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Discussion relative to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, an Arterial Safety Management Program, and Street Maintenance investments using vehicle registration fee revenues
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department:
Department of Public Works - Engineering Division
A. Issue
The Common Council, via the 2025 budget process and ordinance, instituted a vehicle registration fee with the goals of reducing reckless driving, improving the safety of all street users, and accelerating roadway maintenance on streets.
B. Background/Options
Introduction
The Common Council, via the 2025 budget process and ordinance, instituted a vehicle registration fee with the goals of reducing reckless driving, improving the safety of all street users, and accelerating roadway maintenance on City of Wauwatosa streets. Staff proposes the following three investment categories to accomplish these goals.
* Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) investments on city local and collector streets.
* Arterial Safety Management Program (ASMP) investments on city arterial streets.
* Street maintenance investments on all city streets.
Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Investments
The City has had a NTMP since March 2016, with updates in November 2016 and December 2020. The existing program involves a lengthy and time-consuming process. With just over 180 applications since the program's inception, the program has resulted in the construction of one pilot project on Kavanaugh Place and minor sign and speed limit changes. The pilot project and minor sign and speed limit changes were fully paid for and constructed by the City of Wauwatosa. The program has resulted in zero resident-funded traffic calming installations. Based on research of other communities around Wisconsin and North America, it is surmised that the lack of resident-funded installations is due, in large part, to the requirement for residents to pay the full costs of installations...
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