Alderman La Spata 1st Ward

This afternoon I stopped by Brentano Math & Science Academy at school dismissal to talk to parents about the new neighborhood greenway and pedestrian improvements coming soon! Check out the flyer below for information on the project including:
- Resurfacing of Schubert Ave
- New stop signs and speed humps
- All traffic lanes and parking maintained
- Bump-out at California and Schubert to make crossing California shorter and safer

Reminder: The 1st Ward Office and all city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m. There will be no garbage or recycling collection, so collection crews will be operating on an altered schedule. Please ensure your black and blue carts are accessible to crews throughout the whole week.

CDOT's Economic Impact of Bike Lanes study was recently released (link in the comment section). Here's what they found with regards to the Milwaukee Bike Lanes:

💸 Sales tax revenue increased 66%
🚗 Crash costs decreased 44%
🧍 Private sector employment increased 37%
🚲 97% of public survey respondents would support safer bike lane designs

Business owners who participated in the study supported bike lanes in general but noted the value of parking for their customers and deliveries. My office will continue to work with local businesses to find the balance that supports their economic growth, while also maintaining a safe, multimodal road.

Looking for a way to get outside and meet new neighbors? Join us this Saturday at our annual ward wide Clean & Green! Sign up and choose a starting location here: https://airtable.com/appheS6Akz7Q7RV4N/pagTP8tpo6rajlvNG/form

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Today we held the ribbon cutting of Goethe Elementary’s brand new field and playground! These new additions were made possible in part through the 1st Ward’s Participatory Budgeting process, reinvesting taxpayer dollars back into our community to create a safe, engaging, and high-quality outdoor space for kids. Thank you to the school staff, families, neighbors, and partners who helped make this project a reality!

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NEXT SATURDAY: One of our most popular events of the year is BACK! Join me, , and our event partners at Pulaski Park between 10 AM-1 PM for our annual Spring Bike Tune-Up 🚲

This year’s appointments went in the blink of an eye, but walk-ups will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether you bike as your main mode of transportation or just for leisure, come by and get ready for the summer!