Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee gets $25M for Center Street 'transformation' project
MKE gets $25M to transform Center Street
Milwaukee has been awarded a $25 million federal grant to fund a complete transformation of a nearly two-mile segment of Center Street.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee received a $25 million federal grant to fund a “complete transformation” to a segment of Center Street, the city’s Department of Public Works announced on Friday.
The Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant will be used to add enhanced pedestrian crossings, protected bike lanes, transit boarding improvements, street trees and traffic-calming measures.
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“If you’re driving, if you’re walking, if you’re using a bike, if you’re a stroller-pusher, if you’re using an e-scooter, or the like, that is what our goal has been, that is what our focus has been since I have been mayor, making the streets safer for all and this will help us do that,” said Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
The “Center Street Transformation Project” will address an almost two-mile stretch of Center Street from Sherman Boulevard to Teutonia Avenue identified as part of the city’s “High Injury Network,” the DPW said.
The DPW said the total project budget is $31,250,000, which includes a $6.25 million local match requirement that the city will contribute.
A complete list of planned changes can be found on the project’s website.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers is returning to Riverwalk Commons at the Milwaukee Public Market this Saturday, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free event features a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, and handmade goods, along with live music on the Riverwalk Common stage.
Milwaukee Public Market
A new floral art installation from Botanical Collective will also be on display, serving as a photo opportunity for attendees. The installation builds on a similar display from last year’s event.
WATCH: Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers returns for a second year with new additions
Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers returns for second year with new additions
“So things that you might have seen last year are absolutely coming back. We have free live music on the Riverwalk Common stage. We have a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, handmade goods, all of that really fun stuff. Then we also have Botanical Collective last year made this beautiful floral art installation that also acted as a photo op. This year it’s going to look a little different, so we’re really excited to see what they put together,” said Paige Hammond with the Milwaukee Public Market.
Milwaukee Public Market
Also new this year, the festival will kick off with a free yoga class at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
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Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, Shorewood
SHOREWOOD, Wis. – A 13-year-old was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, May 13, following a police chase that started in Milwaukee and ended in Shorewood.
Police chase
The backstory:
It was around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday when the Shorewood Police Department was notified of a pursuit involving a reported stolen vehicle.
The pursuit had been initiated by the Milwaukee Police Department and was terminated before entering Shorewood.
Shorewood officers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle did not stop, and a pursuit was initiated.
The chase ended near Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.
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The 13-year-old driver and sole occupant ran from the scene – and their vehicle rolled backward into the front of a Shorewood squad car.
Murray Avenue and Edgewood Avenue, Shorewood
Teen in custody
What we know:
The teen was taken into custody with the assistance of several neighboring law enforcement agencies.
The individual will be referred to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court for charging.
No injuries were sustained by the suspect or officers, and no damage was reported resulting from the contact between the vehicles.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Shorewood Police Department.
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