Number
180148
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to convert traffic on State Street to two-way traffic.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to convert State Street from North Market Street to North 6th Street to two-way traffic.
Body
Whereas, Traffic on State Street from North Market Street to North 6th Street is one-way westbound; and
Whereas, The Wells Street bridge was closed on March 5, 2018 and is expected to be closed through November 2018; and
Whereas, The closure of the Wells Street bridge has an impact on the flow of traffic in Downtown Milwaukee during peak travel times and special events; and
Whereas, The Bradley Center will undergo demolition in the summer of 2018, potentially impacting the flow of traffic; and
Whereas, The conversion of State Street to two-way traffic in Downtown Milwaukee will facilitate the flow of traffic; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to convert State Street from North Market Street to North 6th Street to two-way traffic.
Drafter
LRB 171224-1
Kari B. Gipson
05/01/2018