Neighborhood groups participated in “walk audits” where they looked at traffic, signs, sidewalks and crosswalks at busy intersections and learned about bus transit.
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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, Public Safety
Campaign urges motorists to slow down, consider impact of speeding
The City of Milwaukee recently launched “Speeding – We Can Live Without It,” a campaign that highlights stories from individuals whose lives have been impacted by reckless driving.
Posted inCommunity
The RNC will be in the city soon. Here is what you need to know
The four-day Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee next week. Here is what you need to know.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
What do you think about the traffic-calming measures in Milwaukee? Residents speak out
Some Milwaukee residents are frustrated by the curb extensions, traffic-calming poles and other changes, which have slowed traffic.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Uptick in violence has Milwaukee’s trans community on high alert
Members of the trans community, who already feel targeted by lawmakers, say they are worried about their health and safety as acts of violence increase against them.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight, Public Safety
NNS Spotlight: Center teaches students the power of peace
The Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee works with students and others to help teach tools to increase safety.
Posted inLake Effect Radio
NNS on Lake Effect Radio: More police is not the answer for Milwaukee
NNS reporter Jabril Faraj goes on the air with Joy Powers to discuss Milwaukee’s message to the Common Council at a recent Public Safety Committee hearing: More police will not be sufficient to reduce violence and crime in the city.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Walker Square
La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side
A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Volunteers dispatched to count Milwaukee’s homeless
Volunteers counted homeless people at shelters and under viaducts as part of Milwaukee’s “You Count” effort.