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Presentation by Engineering Division of the preliminary design alternatives for the reconstruction of STH 181 (Glenview Avenue & Wauwatosa Avenue) from Wisconsin Avenue to Center Street ahead of Public Involvement Meeting #1 (PIM)
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Submitted by:
Jeni Schroeder, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Department:
Department of Public Works, Engineering
A. Issue
Presentation by Engineering Division of the preliminary design alternatives for the reconstruction of STH 181 (Glenview Avenue & Wauwatosa Avenue) from Wisconsin Avenue to Center Street ahead of Public Involvement Meeting #1 (PIM). This work is included in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), Project 1121.
B. Background/Options
The purpose of this project is to address the deteriorated pavement condition, structural maintenance, aged public utilities, known safety and operational issues and substandard bike and pedestrian facilities within the subject section of STH 181.
Michael Baker International, Inc. was retained in January 2025 to perform design services for the reconstruction of STH 181 (Glenview Avenue & Wauwatosa Avenue) from Wisconsin Avenue to Center Street. This project includes the intersection of North Avenue.
This is a Connecting Highway project, led by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation with the City assisting in the design process and construction oversight. The roadway scope has been set by WisDOT and meets the criteria of their Scoping Certification and Operational Certification processes. As a result of these processes, Michael Baker International, Inc. has developed specific travel and bike lane layouts for each segment within the corridor, two alternatives for the intersection of Glenview Avenue and Harwood Avenue and two alternatives for the intersection of Wauwatosa Avenue and North Avenue.
The adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan outlined a network of infrastructure improvements to facilitate safe, convenient travel for all users of the right-of-way. The ...
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