Transportation Policy
How we can build on our successes and make sure everyone can experience all Madison has to offer, regardless of how they get around
Fast, Reliable, Comfortable Buses
Bus rapid transit is going to be a huge boon for our city, but we need to do more to make it a real alternative to car travel for most people. This includes increasing fleet size so buses can arrive more regularly, expanding routes to get folks where they’re going faster, and improving the overall transit experience so more people choose to ride.
Walkable, Bikeable Communities
Our bike paths are a great resource for folks looking for a good workout ride or getting from one part of town to another. But people should be able to walk or bike within a neighborhood to go to offices, stores, and restaurants. We should put protected bike lanes and sidewalks on more streets and give pedestrians more opportunities to cross. But more than that, we need to open up our neighborhoods for mixed-used development, putting more shops and activities within walking or biking distance of where we live.
Safe Street Design
Too many times, we’ve seen tragedies in our streets that were entirely preventable. Even small changes that reduce speed or increase driver awareness can be the difference between a minor accident and a loss of life. We need to prioritize safety in our street design, with protected bike lanes, continuous/raised crosswalks, and narrower roads to promote lower speeds.