{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-delivers-25-million-to-improve-safety-along-center-street-in-milwaukee-reduce-reckless-driving", "Baldwin Delivers $25 Million to Improve Safety Along Center Street in Milwaukee, Reduce Reckless Driving", "2024-09-05", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "WI", "Tammy Baldwin", "B001230", "www.baldwin.senate.gov", "baldwin", "https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "MILWAUKEE, WI \u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced Milwaukee will receive $25 million in federal funding to make needed safety improvements along Center Street, where some of the most serious injury crashes in Milwaukee occur. The funding, from the Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be used to plan, design and implement proven safety interventions, such as separated bike lanes and raised intersections, to slow vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian crossings, and boost public transportation. Senator Baldwin advocated to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund this project to reduce the amount of roadway incidents and make our streets safer for pedestrians, bikers, riders, and drivers.\n\n\u201cCenter Street is a vital link in Milwaukee helping families get to work or school and connecting entire communities to economic opportunity,\u201d said Senator Baldwin. \u201cAt the same time, it is also one of the City\u2019s most dangerous corridors \u2013 and I fought hard to deliver funding to change that. This funding will be used to make critical safety upgrades, ensuring that everyone\u2014whether taking a bus, driving, biking, or walking\u2014can get where they need to go safely.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe safety of our streets is a reflection of the value we place on human life. When we prioritize initiatives to make our streets safer, we are building stronger, safer, and more connected communities for all,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04). \u201cI am so glad that these federal funds are coming to Milwaukee as we work toward our goals to prioritize the safety and well-being of our communities. This significant investment will enhance safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. This funding is a testament to what can be achieved when federal and local governments work together.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am grateful for this investment. To be clear, this is more than just a road project; this grant will significantly improve the neighborhoods along these two miles of Center Street,\u201d Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. \u201cPedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers will all benefit from the changes along this street. I appreciate the support from Senator Baldwin and the thoughtful review of our application by the Biden/Harris administration.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnhancing the safety of our roads for all who use them is one of the most important issues facing the health, well-being, and economic vitality of our community,\u201d said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. \u201cLocal roadways like Center Street are in dire need of safety enhancements to reduce speeding and reckless driving. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration and Senator Tammy Baldwin for delivering this critical infrastructure investment to Milwaukee County. Together, we\u2019re working to build safer streets that our residents, families, children, and neighborhoods deserve \u2013 because lives depend on it.\u201d\n\nThe federal funding, from DOT\u2019s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, will be used for planning, design, and construction of safety improvements on two miles of Center Street to help address the reckless driving epidemic, improve pedestrian safety, and bolster public transportation by creating bus bulbs and optimizing bus stop locations. The project\u2019s safety interventions will include fully separated bike lanes, curb extensions, leading pedestrian intervals, raised intersections, and a reduction of the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph.\n\nThe project area is a heavily used corridor that is characterized by wide travel lanes, narrow, unprotected bike lanes, and underutilized parking lanes that many drivers use to recklessly pass on the right. Crosswalks are often unmarked or lack high-visibility markings. 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