Since a recent fatal crash, some residents have called for changes to police pursuit policies, while others blame such incidents on those who flee officers.
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Posted inCommunity, Education
Free driver’s ed is available for eligible youths. Here’s how it works.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is providing grants for free driver education classes to 11,500 students.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Is Vision Zero working to reduce reckless driving? City officials seek your input.
Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: March 13 to March 17
Attend a town hall on reckless driving; weigh in on bus stops on Burleigh Street; check out the cultural significance of hoop earrings; discuss the quality of life in Harambee; and marvel at science fair projects.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 16
Attend the opening reception for “Aquí / Alla” at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts; meet about a new traffic safety report in Amani; make Christmas and Kwanzaa decorations; get free winter clothing and holiday toys; and shop from Native American artists for gifts and food.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Traffic-calming poles part of Milwaukee’s efforts to combat reckless driving
Traffic-calming poles are part of Milwaukee’s rapid implementation initiative, which is now in its third season, and one part of the city’s effort to reduce reckless driving.
Posted inLake Effect Radio
NNS on Lake Effect: Reckless driving in Milwaukee
NNS reporter Elliot Hughes goes on the air with Lake Effect Radio to discuss rising traffic fatalities as a result of “red light roulette” in Milwaukee.
Posted inNeighborhoods, Public Safety, Special Report
Reckless driving forces Milwaukee residents into game of “red light roulette”
After years of traffic fatalities and injury accidents trending down, both are now on the rise and are soaring to levels not seen in recent years. As police regroup, city residents are grappling with the idea that a green light doesn’t mean it’s safe to go.