City of Milwaukee - File #: 110282

• File #: 110282
• Version: 3
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/14/2011
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/26/2011
• Effective date: 8/12/2011
• Title: A substitute ordinance to convert portions of East and West Wells Street and North 2nd Street from one-way operation to 2-way operation.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
• Indexes: TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
8/11/2011	3	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
8/4/2011	3	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/26/2011	3	COMMON COUNCIL	PASSED	Pass	15:0
7/26/2011	3	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED; Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman who presented a letter requested by the Public Safety Committee where he stated his willingness to accommodate the conventions center regarding special events where they feel is important to block the area along Wells street. Mr. Jeff Polenske - City Engineer Mr. Robert F. Seefeld - Director of Building Service, Wisconsin Center District	Pass	4:0
7/26/2011	3	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE	Pass	4:0
7/14/2011	2	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman - 4th Aldermanic District Jeff Polenske - City Engineer Ald. Puente moved to accept proposed sub C. There were no objections. Mr. Polenske presented the members with proposed layout plans. Ald. Puente moved to make this part of the record. There were no objections. Individuals in Favor: Steffanie Sherman - 108 W wells St Jeff Stainbach - Business owner on Wisconsin Ave Stacie Callies - Executive Director West Town Association Debra Stevenson - Moser Restaurants, resident and owner of parking structure Brian Ward - Business owner Brian Lucas - Marriott Hotel Individuals not in favor: Paul Upchurch - President & CEO Visit Milwaukee Julie Cudahy - Cudahy Tower Apartments Administration Nancy Collette - Isaac's Family Unlimited (parking structure on 4th and Wells St) Ald. Witkowski moved to amend the file regarding the length of change 6th street to third street. Failed 2-3 (Ald. Davis, Witkowiak, Donovan voted no) Ald. Davis moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. Prevailed 3-2 (Ald. Witkowiak and Donovan voted no) There will be a Special Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Jyly 26 before Common Council Meeting.	Pass	5:0
7/14/2011	3	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
7/11/2011	2	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
7/11/2011	2	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/23/2011	1	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Individuals present: Ald. Bauman Jeff Polenski - Dept of Public Works - City Engineers Ald. Puente moved Sub B accepted. (State St is NOT PART OF THIS FILE) Ald. Buaman submitted article published June 19, 2008, Conversion to two-way streets revs up Vancouver retailers, Planning process, Petition signed by business owners and residents of the area, email received June 23, 2011 from Greg Jay, Ald. Puente moved all these documents be made part of the record. Prevailed 3-1 (Ald. Puente objected to accept the petition document into the permanent record). Individuals present in Opposition: Chairman of WI Center District - Atty. Franklyn Gimbel 400 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI 53203 Ald. Puente moved to make part of the record letter dated Feb 18th, 2011 submitted by Mr. Gimbel. There were no objections. Erica Anderson - Shops of Grand Ave Nancy Colletti - parking facility Individuals in favor: Claude Crafcheck Kate Borders- East Town Association Executive Director Jeff Sherman	Pass	4:0
6/23/2011	1	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	4:0
6/20/2011	1	PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/14/2011	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
110282
Version
SUBSTITUTE 3
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance to convert portions of East and West Wells Street and North 2nd Street from one-way operation to 2-way operation.
Analysis
This ordinance converts the following street segments from one-way operation to 2-way operation during the upcoming reconstruction of the Juneau Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue bridges:

1. East and West Wells Street from North Prospect Avenue to North 6th Street (currently eastbound traffic only).

2. North 2nd Street from West Wells Street to West Michigan Street (currently southbound traffic only).
Body
Whereas, On October 12, 2010, the Common Council adopted File Number 100235, a resolution approving the Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update as an element of Milwaukee Overall Comprehensive Plan; and

Whereas, The Downtown Area Comprehensive Plan Update recommends the conversion of several one-way Downtown streets (including Wells and 2nd Streets) to 2-way traffic; and

Whereas, The benefits of conversion of one-way streets to 2-way traffic include:

1. Slower traffic speeds, which result in fewer speed-limit violations and, potentially, fewer and less-serious traffic accidents.

2. Decreased vehicle-miles-traveled (resulting from more direct routes and less “driving around the block”).

3. Improved customer access to businesses, which in turn stimulates the creation of new businesses and jobs, supports business retention efforts, improves commercial-space occupancy rates and rent levels, and strengthens the property tax base.

4. Potential improvements to pedestrian safety, particularly stemming from slower traffic speeds and fewer unconventional turning movements.

; and

Whereas, Two-way operation of Wells and 2nd Streets during the upcoming reconstruction of the Juneau Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue bridges will be highly beneficial in terms of ensuring the smooth, efficient movement of Downtown vehicular traffic, including mass-transi...