Number
240193
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
211255, 180922, 220724
Sponsor
ALD. BROSTOFF
Title
Resolution relating to local control of parking regulations.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to advocate for changes to state statutes that would allow local municipalities to determine parking regulations within their corporate limits.
Body
Whereas, On June 21, 2022, The Common Council adopted File Number 211255, committing the City of Milwaukee to becoming a Vision Zero community; and
Whereas, Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all; and
Whereas, Common Council File 180922, passed on October 16, 2018, adopted a Complete Streets Policy that supports facilities that are safe, comfortable and convenient for users of all travel modes;
Whereas, The Complete Streets Policy identifies pedestrian safety as having the highest priority when considering various elements of street design;
Whereas, Safety at intersections is impacted by the visibility between drivers and pedestrians and barriers such as parked cars that are near the intersection may impede visibility for street uses; and
Whereas, The City recognizes that a balanced, needs-based approach to parking is vital to the economic health of neighborhoods and the City; and
Whereas, The ability of the City to implement site-specific parking regulations is limited by state statute; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division is directed to advocate for changes to state statutes that would allow local municipalities to determine parking regulations; and be it
Further Resolved, That Common Council Resolution File Number 220724 is amended by inserting the following item in the document attached to the file and identified as “Amended State Legislative Package”:
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Public Health and Safety |
Common Council |
Seek passage of state legislation to enable municipalities to implement local parking regulations which will improve roadway and pedestrian safety. |
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Clerk shall forward copies of this resolution to members of the City of Milwaukee’s delegation to the Wisconsin Legislature.
Requestor
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
Drafter
Kathleen Brengosz
5/16/2024
LRB 179842-1