Labor Day Round Up

Round Up

Well – it is Monday – but its a holiday, so this is later than usual, but I still did it!  Hopefully you find something worthy!

DEMOLITION NOTICES

120 N Orchard St

This is a notice that Lisa Ruth Krueger will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around September 3, 2025 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a Residential Building. The address is 120 N Orchard St Madison, WI 53715.

The City’s Landmarks Commission provides an advisory review of all demolition applications. The Landmarks Commission will determine if the building has historic value. If it has historic value, then the Plan Commission will review the application. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing when they review the application. If it has no known historic value, the Director of Building Inspection may approve the application.

For more information about this application, please contact the applicant, Lisa Ruth Krueger, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 8401 Greenway Blvd., Ste 900 Middleton, WI 53562 at LRKRUEGER@KNOTHEBRUCE.COM or (608)836-3690.

Applicant’s Comments:

Demolition of buildings in order to construct a multi-family building with 48 dwelling units.

If you have any questions about the City’s application review process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.

3009 Stevens St

This is a notice that Lisa Ruth Krueger will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around September 22, 2025 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a Commercial Building. The address is 3009 Stevens St Madison, WI 53705.

The City’s Landmarks Commission provides an advisory review of all demolition applications. The Landmarks Commission will determine if the building has historic value. If it has historic value, then the Plan Commission will review the application. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing when they review the application. If it has no known historic value, the Director of Building Inspection may approve the application.

For more information about this application, please contact the applicant, Lisa Ruth Krueger, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 8401 Greenway Blvd., Ste 900 Middleton, WI 53562 at LRKRUEGER@KNOTHEBRUCE.COM or (608)836-3690.

Applicant’s Comments:

Razing the rental home to add additional apartment buildings and carriage houses to the Woodland Reserve Apartment complex.

If you have any questions about the City’s application review process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.

501 N Whitney Way

This is a notice that Lisa Ruth Krueger will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around September 22, 2025 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a Commercial Building. The address is 501 N Whitney Way Madison, WI 53705.

The City’s Landmarks Commission provides an advisory review of all demolition applications. The Landmarks Commission will determine if the building has historic value. If it has historic value, then the Plan Commission will review the application. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing when they review the application. If it has no known historic value, the Director of Building Inspection may approve the application.

For more information about this application, please contact the applicant, Lisa Ruth Krueger, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 8401 Greenway Blvd., Ste 900 Middleton, WI 53562 at LRKRUEGER@KNOTHEBRUCE.COM or (608)836-3690.

Applicant’s Comments:

Demolition in order to construct a 5-story, 40-unit apartment building with 1.5 levels of underground parking.

If you have any questions about the City’s application review process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.

PROJECT UPDATES

Meyer Avenue Reconstruction

Location: 3920 Meyer Avenue
Estimated Schedule: March 16, 2026 – July 3, 2026

August 29, 2025 Update

The City has awarded the project contract to S&L Underground, Inc. Due to constraints and delays in their other ongoing work, the contractor has elected to begin work for this project in the spring of 2026.

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) continues work on adjustments to their gas main along Meyer Ave in preparation for the upcoming street reconstruction and plans to have their work completed in 2025.

A Start of Construction notification postcard will be mailed to residents in the spring of 2026 approximately two weeks before reconstruction work begins. A Start of Construction Fact and Details sheet will be posted to the project webpage at that time as well with helpful information for residents within the project limits.  If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact the Project Manager, Reid Stiteley, listed in the Contacts section below.

View project information

Pflaum Road

Location: 725 Pflaum Road
Estimated Schedule: April 15, 2026 – October 15, 2026

August 29, 2025 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Aug. 28, 2025 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:

Also, please complete the project questionnaire by 12 p.m., Oct. 1, 2025.

Pflaum Road Questionnaire

View project information

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction

Location: 1450 MacArthur Rd
Estimated Schedule: May 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026

August 27, 2025 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Aug. 27, 2025 meeting. The meeting materials are now available:

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

View project information

North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing

Location: 422 N Franklin Ave.
Estimated Schedule: August 1, 2024 – September 12, 2025

August 27, 2025 Update

All underground utilities work is done. The construction will continue with grading and concrete work (sidewalk, curb & gutter, and driveway aprons). For those periods of time where the driveway will be inaccessible, the City will be issuing temporary parking permits.

Contact the project manager, Grecia Izquierdo, gizquierdo@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4763 for more information on the temporary parking permits.

The City Inspector, James Gottschalk, jgottschalk@cityofmadison.com, 608-261-9115 will be the best on-site contact throughout construction work.

Please review the Construction Facts & Details Document

View project information

Rutledge Street Reconstruction

The Contractor is paving the asphalt binder today.  Then work will continue with terrace restoration, lowering the two sanitary structures on Yahara Place and final paving.

The City Inspectors are Paul Lauby, plauby@cityofmadison.com , 608-261-9678, and Troy Vant, tvant@cityofmadison.com, 608-266-4914. They are the best on-site contacts throughout construction work.

Solar PV – Police East District

Location: 809 S. Thompson Dr.
Estimated Schedule: December 4, 2023 – June 27, 2025

August 26, 2025 Update

Quarter 3 2025 Update
The system has passed MGE review and will be commissioned soon. A new rooftop array to expand the system will start installation this fall.

View project information

Solar PV – CDA Truax Apartments

Location: 8 Straubel Ct.
Estimated Schedule: March 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025

August 25, 2025 Update

Quarter 3 2025 Update
GreenPower installation crews have finished the rooftop arrays for 12 of the 15 buildings included in this project.

View project information

West Dayton Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement

Location: Address Location: 601 West Dayton Street
Estimated Schedule: April 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026

August 25, 2025 Update

Survey of the project area has been obtained by City staff and the design of the new sewer along W. Dayton St is nearly complete. We are now verifying with private utilities and UW-Madison that the design is suitable given their facilities in the area. The project is still slated to be bid at the end of September with construction slated for next Spring/Summer (2026).

View project information

Solar PV – Fire Station 09

Location: 201 N. Midvale Blvd.
Estimated Schedule: August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

August 25, 2025 Update

Quarter 3 Update
Our GreenPower installation crew has started on electrical service upgrade and will soon begin install of rooftop solar array.

View project information

Starker Avenue Resurfacing with Utilities

Location: 5206 Starker Avenue
Estimated Schedule: April 1, 2025 – August 29, 2025

August 25, 2025 Update

Construction is complete.

View project information

Save the Date! November Homelessness Summit!

Purple Background with white text. Save the Date. The Human Side of Homelessness: A Summit of Stories, Education, and Advocacy, November 18, 2025 8:30AM - 3:30 PM, Alliant Energy Center, Registration to Come. November Homelessness Awareness: A month to remember, a life to change.

Image credit: Homelessness Awareness Planning Group

Questions can be sent to hsc@cityofmadison.com.

Dane County Partners in Equity (PIE) RESJ GRANT

Grants are awarded to Dane County-based community groups or Dane County-based non-profits with a Federal Tax ID number working to address and that will use the funding to address systemic racial inequities in the areas of health, education, employment, or criminal justice.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, Friday, September 26, 2025.

For more information, contact OEIGrantSubmission@danecounty.gov

JOIN US FOR COLORS CONNECT: KICK OFF MURAL MONTH WITH ART, COMMUNITY, AND IMPACT

There’s nothing quite like watching a blank wall come alive with color and story. Every October, Mural Month transforms cities into living galleries, and this year, we’re inviting you to help us kick things off at Colors Connect—a vibrant festival celebrating creativity, community, and the power of public art.

Mark Your Calendars:
October 4th, 2025
DAMA
5004 Allis Ave, Madison, WI 53716

Colors Connect is more than a festival—it’s a rally for the creative spirit that makes our city unique. Whether you’re an art lover, a business leader, or just someone who loves a good time, you’re part of this story. Here’s why your presence matters:

SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Every brushstroke at Colors Connect helps raise funds for DAMA’s Youth Development Program. This initiative gives young artists access to mentorship, resources, and real opportunities to grow their craft. When you show up, you’re not just enjoying incredible murals—you’re empowering the next generation to dream big, create boldly, and shape Madison’s artistic future.

ENCOURAGE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

If you’re part of a business, Colors Connect is your chance to do more than talk about social impact—you can be about it. Sponsoring or participating in the festival is a powerful way to support local arts and youth, while also strengthening your team’s bonds. It’s community-building with real, lasting results.

FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Art has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. At Colors Connect, you’ll meet neighbors, artists, and local leaders, all working side by side. Whether you’re painting, volunteering, or just taking it all in, you’ll be part of a vibrant network of people who care about Madison’s future—and who know how to have some fun along the way.

Let’s Make October Unforgettable

Mural Month is about more than beautiful walls—it’s about the stories we tell, the passions we share, and the future we build together. Join us on October 4th at DAMA and help us turn Madison into a canvas for hope, connection, and creativity.

Ready to sponsor, volunteer, or just celebrate?
Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/damas-colors-connect-festival for details.

To register as a vendor visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/color-connect-vendors

Form more information contact Mayela @ info@damawi.org

Let’s keep Madison colorful together—see you at Colors Connect.

Smart Trips Challenge: Rewarding Car-Free & Car-Light Trips September 1-30

You’re receiving this message because you’ve signed up for news from the RoundTrip Greater Madison program. We use this list to share periodic updates on transportation resources available through RoundTrip, fun events organized by us and our partners, and seasonal challenges to encourage more walking, bicycling, riding the bus, and carpooling for everyday trips in Dane County.

We encourage you to register with RoundTrip to take full advantage of the resources our program offers, including our monthly e-news sent to RoundTrip members.

Join us for the Smart Trips Challenge, September 1-30

The Smart Trips Challenge is just around the corner! To participate, simply create a free account with RoundTrip and log your eligible trips made by walking/rolling, bicycling, riding the bus, and carpooling throughout September for chances to win exciting weekly and grand prize drawings.

🎁 The first 50 people to log an eligible trip will receive a $10 gift card to Ian’s Pizza!

Shield-shaped Smart Trips Challenge 2025 logo

How to Participate

  • Create a free account with RoundTrip.
  • Log your eligible trips for work, school, errands, and entertainment in your RoundTrip Dashboard for chances to win weekly and grand prize drawings.
  • Watch your progress on the Leaderboard to see how far you go! You’ll also see your personal stats add up to dollars saved, CO2 pollution avoided, and calories burned.

What Counts? 👟👨🏼‍🦽🚲🚌🚙

Every trip you make by walking/rolling, bicycling, riding the bus, and carpooling instead of driving alone counts.

  • 🎁 Weekly Prizes: Log at least 4 round trips each week for a chance to win a $50 CommuteRewards gift card, $50 Food Fight restaurant gift card, Trek Madison East Prize Pack including a saddle bag, water bottle, and hat, and one of two $20 Metcalfe’s Market gift cards + RoundTrip canvas tote bag pairings.
  • 🎁 Grand Prizes: Log at least 17 round trips all month for a chance to win one of two $150 CommuteRewards gift cards, a $150 REI or Fontana Sports gift card, and a Local Eats Sampler Pack ($50 Monk’s Bar & Grill gift card, $25 Buck and Honey’s gift card, $40 Metcalfe’s Market gift card, plus a RoundTrip canvas tote bag & travel mug).
  • 🎁🚲 NEW – Bike Bingo Challenge: We’ve teamed up with Machinery Row Bicycles and Madison Bikes to offer a special “Get on your bike and ride!” incentive this September. Use the bingo prompts to ride new places and learn new things–complete one bingo for a chance at a $35 gift card or a Madison Bikes buff & bike-themed dish towel, or go full blackout for a chance at a $75 gift card or a rad Madison Bikes t-shirt!
  • 🎁 Bus Boosters Drawing: In celebration of it being easier than ever to ride Metro Transit with the launch of tap-to-pay boarding and Route D2 service to Verona, log at least 4 round-trip bus trips in September a chance to win one of three exclusive Metro Transit swag bundles!

🗺️ Get Prepared: Trip Planning Resources

Need help figuring out how to get somewhere new by bike, bus, or carpool? Not sure how to get started or what you’ll need? Interested in forming a carpool or bikepool to work?

Check out all of the resources on our Transportation Options page and reach out to us at roundtrip@cityofmadison.com any time for personal assistance.

See you on the streets and paths this September!

The RoundTrip Team

Plant of the Week: Black Eyed Susan

Ever heard of the Black-Eyed Peas? Well, this week’s plant of the week sounds very similar. It’s called Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). This plant is a short-lived perennial that displays its beautiful bright yellow petals surrounding a conical brown center and has a hairy stem and leaves. Black-Eyed Susan can get up to three feet tall and usually blooms from April to November. Rudbeckia hirta thrives in rainy environments but has evolved to resist drought and hot environments. It provides an essential source of food for butterflies in nectar. Additionally, granivorous birds such as finches enjoy eating their nutritious seed head. This composite flower creates a perfect landing spot for pollinators; it is highly deer-resistant making it a perfect host for Bordered Patch Butterfly larva. Rudbeckia hirta can also be used for medicinal purposes. The roots have been made into a tea that is excellent for treating colds and swelling.

Written by Wesley Tateh

This content is free for use with credit to City of Madison Engineering.

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Metro Employment Opportunities

August 27, 2025


Current Job Opening:

Come work at Metro Transit! In this role, you’ll use your IT skills to help keep our transit systems running smoothly and support the people who rely on them–both riders and staff. You’ll work with transit apps and systems, help manage and configure networks (LAN and WAN), and support technology and applications across the organization.

Applications are due Tuesday, September 2. 
Job Description

 

City of Madison

Submit Your Parks Photos by Sept. 1

Enter your Madison park photos on or before Monday, September 1! Each year, Madison Parks hosts a photography contest open to anyone, including City staff, kids and anyone visiting a City of Madison park, with the winning images published in a yearly wall calendar. See Photo Contest for all the details and easy online submission.

Splash Parks Open Through Sept. 1

Madison Parks offers four splash parks, including the newly opened Jeff Erlanger Sprayground at Rennebohm Park that are free to use and open daily, 10am to 8pm through Monday, September 1. See Splash Parks for locations.

Live at The Glen 

Madison Parks Foundation is proud to present Live at The Glen!  Put on your dancing shoes and join us on the patio as we’re entertained by the Mike Schneider Polka Band on Friday, September 5. See The Glen Events for more info.

Conservation Park Tour

Join conservation staff for a guided, educational walk on Wednesday, September 10, in Prairie Ridge Conservation Park. See Conservation Events for more info.

Learn to Nordic Walk

Turn your walk into a full-body workout with Nordic walking! We’ve partnered with the Madison Nordic Ski Club for this free class on Tuesday, September 16, at Owen Conservation Park. Advanced registration is requested. See Learning Series for more info and to register.

The Learning Series is made possible thanks to the Madison Parks Foundation and features educational events, hands-on workshops, and informational stories about projects, people, activities, and initiatives. To learn more and make a donation, visit the Madison Parks Foundation

Trucks & Treasures

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20, for this year’s Trucks & Treasures! We’ll be back at the Goodman Pool parking lots from 9am – 12pm. Registration is open for the Treasures – the kids-to-kids garage sale. See Trucks & Treasures for more info and to register online.

Cyclocross Practice Nights

In partnership with Capital Off Road Pathfinders (CORP), we’re offering temporary bicycle practice courses on select evenings and parks through October. Check out Cyclocross to learn more and for dates, times and locations.

Updates 

  • Vilas Park – the Streets Division is scheduled to repair asphalt on Drake St. on Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 8–9, finishing by 10 AM daily. The Vilas Park Drake St. entrance will be closed; morning visitors should use the S. Randall Ave. entrance.
  • Canter Park –  we’re creating a development plan for this 5-acre park with your input. A joint virtual meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 4. See Canter Park Project for more info and to register to attend.
  • Woods Farm Park – we’re creating a development plan for this 5-acre park with your input. Ajoint virtual meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 4. See Woods Farm Project
  • Hiestand Park – disc golfers may experience temporary course and/or hole closures while the woodland restoration work continues.
  • Warner Park Community Recreation Center – the expansion project for the Center is underway! See WPCRC Expansion for the latest updates.
  • Olin Park Pavilion CLOSED in 2026 – The pavilion in Olin Park is likely closed throughout 2026 while City Engineering conducts essential repairs and maintenance to this historic building. A clearer timeline will be available by November 2025.

Quick Event Links

Click a photo to pick your next adventure in MADISON PARKS!

 

Dane County Application Period for the 2025 Partners in Equity Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Programs is now Open

DANE COUNTY – County Executive Melissa Agard announced that community-based organizations can now apply for the Partners in Equity Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) Grant. The Partners in Equity Grant Program supports Dane County-based community groups that propose to use funding to address systemic racial inequities in the criminal justice system.

“Equity and justice must be more than aspirations – they need to be reflected in the systems that shape people’s daily lives,” said Dane County Executive Melissa Agard. “The Partners in Equity Grant program empowers local organizations to lead that work by addressing barriers in health, education, employment, and criminal justice. I am proud that Dane County continues to invest in community-driven solutions that confront systemic inequities and create opportunities for every resident to thrive.”

Grants are awarded to Dane County based community group(s) that will use the funding to address systemic racial inequities in the following areas: Health, Education, Employment, and Criminal Justice. Individual organizations may apply for up to $15,000.  Partnerships or collaborations of two or more eligible organizations may apply for up to $50,000.

“The Partners in Equity grant is a true testament of Dane County’s will to embrace diversity while supporting local community organizations,” Greg Jones (OEI Advisory Chair) said. “We encourage local organizations to apply. Each application underscores the urgency of addressing systemic disparities and helps advance a more inclusive culture.”

Applicants may go to the following website https://oei-exec.countyofdane.com/Pie-Grant to obtain the application instructions and the application.  If organizations would like a paper copy mailed to them, they may email OEIGrantSubmission@countyofdane.com or call 608-283-1391 for an application.  Potential applicants may call number listed if they have questions.

The PIE-RESJ Grant application must be received by the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025. Applications may be mailed to or dropped off at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, RM 356, Madison, WI 53703 by the deadline. Or, applicants may submit a completed applications to the email address listed above. 

The Office for Equity and Inclusion furthers Dane County’s ongoing commitment to addressing racial, gender, and disabilities disparities.

Annual Formal Invitation to Become an Homeless Services Consortium Member!

Hi HSC Partners-

Organizations and individuals can become members of the HSC at any time during the year. On an annual basis, I send out a formal invitation to encourage agencies and individuals to join. Please help spread the word about joining the HSC!

 What is the Homeless Services Consortium (HSC)?

A partnership of agencies, funders, advocates, and people with lived experience committed to preventing and ending homelessness. The HSC Membership shares the vision that all persons should have the opportunity to secure and maintain safe, stable and affordable housing. Members believe that housing is a human right.

Who can become a member?

Membership in the Homeless Services Consortium ensures community-wide commitment to preventing and ending homelessess and is open to organizations and individuals providing or receiving services OR committed to preventing and ending homelessness in dane County.

There are two levels of membership: agency/organization and individiual.

Why should I become a member?

To assist in our community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The HSC has a variety of committees that you can join to help inform and shape our work. Please check out our committee page.

How do I become a member?

Please review the HSC Members page to see if your agency is already a member.

If you are not already a member and have a commitment to preventing and ending homelessness in Dane County, please complete the HSC Membership Application.

Membership meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-2:30PM. Check out the event calendar for links or send an email to hsc@cityofmadison.com to request a calendar invite.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Torrie

CMC Bilingual Annual Nature Field Trip 9/14

The Catholic Multicultural Center invites our community to join us for our annual Community Nature Field Trip! All ages are welcome, this is a bilingual event (English/Spanish), and we will have an adaptive activity option for individuals with mobility issues. Sunday September 14th 9am to 2pm (including travel time). To register, email me (laura@cmcmadison.org) or fill out the registration form via this link: tinyurl.com/cmcenvironment
See attached flyer for more details.

Homebuyer Education Workshop September 13 [FREE]

Unlock Your Path to Homeownership!
FREE In-Person Homebuyer Education Workshop
Saturday, September 13 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Sunshine Place (1610 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI)

Thinking about buying a home? Not sure where to start? The City of Madison, in partnership with the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County and Consumer Credit Counseling Service, want to share with you this resource! Our FREE Homebuyer Education Workshop will give you the information (and confidence!) you need to navigate the homebuying process!

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

  • How to find a home that suits your needs and budget
  • Mortgage 101—what you need to know before applying
  • Budgeting and credit tips to boost your buying power
  • Learn about common roadblocks that prevent buyers from qualifying
  • About down payment assistance—get financial help you didn’t know existed!
  • Hear firsthand from professionals like lenders, realtors, inspectors, and insurance experts!

The Best Part?
This class is HUD-certified and meets the requirements for most down payment assistance programs (including WHEDA!). You’ll earn a Certificate of Completion after attending the workshop and a one-on-one counseling session with Consumer Credit Counseling Services.

Details:
Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Lunch included!)
Location: Sunshine Place (1610 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI)

Reserve your spot now and start your journey to becoming a homeowner! Register here: https://homebuyersroundtable.org/event/free-homebuyer-education-class-in-person-15/

If you have questions, please contact Maria Davila-Martinez, mdavila-martinez@cityofmadison.com , 608-266-6557.

Metro Rider Updates

August 26, 2025


Upcoming Detours

 Stops 4382 & 4527 Closed – Begins Thursday, 8/28
Bus stops on Nakoma at Huron are closed.

 Routes D & O – Thursday, 8/28 ALL DAY
Buses detour near Camp Randall.

 Route 82 – Thursday, 8/28 ALL DAY
Buses detour near Camp Randall.

 Capitol Loop – Begins Fri. 8/29 at 4:40p thru Sun. 8/31
Buses are off the Square due to the Taste of Madison.

Detours Ending

Routes C, E & R return to regular service on Highland Ave. beginning Wednesday, August 27.

Main Detour Page

Reduced Service on Labor Day

Due to the holiday, Metro operates Sunday schedules on Monday, September 1.

Sunday service is available on Routes ABCDEFGHJLOPR, and S.

Please note:

  • Route 80 operates weekday recess schedules. Last trip of the day departs from Memorial Union at 11:20 p.m.
  • Routes 81-84 do not operate.

Paratransit Service

All standing rides are canceled. Riders must schedule a casual ride to travel on the holiday.

Customer Service

The call center is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Metro’s Administration office is closed on Monday.

For more information, contact Metro’s Customer Service Center at (608) 266-4466 or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com.

Holiday Service

Learn & Ride Events

You’re Invited! Join us to learn the ins and outs of riding Metro Transit service.

  • Accessibility features at stations and on the bus.
  • How to board at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations.
  • How to use and set up your Fast Fare account.
  • Planning your next trip.
  • Other helpful riding tips and more!

Bus Ride-Along Experience

Get on board—literally, with the Metro staff for a short trip and back to experience riding the bus. No registration required.

Date & Locations:

  • Junction Road – Tuesday, August 26
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Junction Road Park & Ride (BRT Station)
    432 S Jct Rd, Madison, WI
  • Baldwin Station – Thursday, August 28
    12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Baldwin (BRT Station)
    1245 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
    Next to the Metro Transit Administration office.
    Parking is available in Lot 1 off S. Baldwin St.
Full Details

Youth Fast Fare

For the upcoming school year, pick up a Metro Fast Fare card and register to receive half-price fares with a youth discount. No need to pay for a pass up front, add funds to your account on the go.

Pick one up at ANY Madison Public library, Metro Transit (1245 E. Washington Ave.) or email mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com to receive it through the mail.

You can also board using the Metro Transit Fast Fare app.

Learn More

 

Join Us to Welcome Students Back to School

Dear MMSD Community Leaders,

With the new school year just around the corner, we are thrilled to welcome our students back to MMSD on Wednesday, September 3. We would love for you to join us in making this a special and exciting first day!

Will you lend your support by spending 20-30 minutes cheering on our students and staff as they arrive? Your presence can make all the difference, helping to kick off the year with a positive and energetic start.

Here’s how you can help on Wednesday, September 3:

  • Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before the school’s start time and check in with school staff.

  • We’d love for you to greet and cheer on students, families, and staff as they enter the school building.

  • Feel free to bring posters, wave pom-poms, or simply clap and cheer to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere. We kindly ask that you refrain from using loud noise makers.

  • Please note that community volunteers will not be permitted inside the building on the first day.

Ready to sign up?

Please click on this link to select the school where you’d like to participate. You can also review the school arrival times to find one that suits you best. Please be sure to sign up by Thursday, August 28 at 5 p.m., so our principals can know who to expect.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the success of the Madison Metropolitan School District and our students. We genuinely appreciate your support!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Cesar Sanchez at fyce@madison.k12.wi.us

gracias… thank you …
César A. Sanchez
Family Youth Community Engagement Coordinator | MMSD
608-219-8504 (Text/Call) | Of. 608-663-1973

Water Main Flushing plans beginning Tuesday September 2nd (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)

MAP:  https://www.cityofmadison.com/water/documents/water-quality/FlushingSchedule.pdf

East (Area11) – Between Milwaukee St. and E Washington Ave. west of Stoughton Rd.

West (Area12) – North of Mineral Point Rd. and east of Whitney Way

West (Area28) – South of Mineral Point Rd. west of Pleasant View Rd.

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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128

Flushing Information Line: 261-9178

DETAILS:

Area 11 (East): 4-6 runs per day

11002  West Corporate Dr

11080  Sprecher Ave – Corporate Dr (Milwaukee to W end Corporate)

11081  Sprecher – Blettner (starts/ends at Corporate)

11081.1           N Stoughton Rd to N Walbridge Av above Zink Av (near Corpoate Dr)

11082  Specher Ave – Service Rd  (Blettner to W end Service Rd)

11083  Stoughton Rd @ Nakoosa Trl

11084  Stoughton Rd – Lexington Av (Mayfair to W of Stoughton)

11085  Stoughton Rd (Lexington Ave to  Larson Ct)

11086  Stoughton Rd (S of Concord to E Washington)

11087  Lexington Ave – Mayfair to E Washington

11087.2           Mayfair – Commercial (Lexington to Jacobson)

11088  Home Av – Jacobson Av (Mayfair to Commercial)

11089  Mayfair Av – Concord Av (Lexington to W of Fairmont)

11090  Fairmont Av – Concord Av (Lexington to W of Fairmont)

11090.1           Fairmont from Lexington to Commercial

11091  Jacobson Av – Lexington Av (Home to Fair Oaks)

11092  Burke Av – Christianson Av (Jacobson to Commercial)

11092.2           Burke – Fair Oaks to Christianson

11093  Christianson Av (Lexington to Commercial)

11094  Mayfair Av – Albert Ct (Concord to end)

11095  Stoughton – Concord – Rosedale (starts/ends N of Brigham)

11096  Brigham Av – Rosedale Av (Mayfair to N of Brigham)

11097  Cherry Av – Concord Av (Brigham to SW of Rosedale)

11098  Concord Av – Stoughton Rd (Mayfair to N of Brigham)

11099  Stoughton – Prairie – Mayfair – Albert Ct (Concord to end Albert)

Area 12 (West): 4-6 runs per day

12214  S Rosa Rd and Anchorage

12215  Beach St and Cable Dr

12216  Regent from Wakeman to Rosa

12219  Mark Twain St

12220  Rosa (Bordner to Terre Haute), T. Haute (Rosa to Glen), Glen (T. Haute to Regent)

12221  Glen (Terre Haute to Tesla)

12222  Kenosha (Glen to Regent)

12223  Wakeman – Kenosha (Regent to Glen Hwy)

12224  Rock – Kenosha (Regent to Glen Hwy)

12225  N Kenosha Dr, west side, Regent to Oak Crest

12226  Merrill Crest (Regent to Frosty)

12227  Whitney (Regent to Langlois), Lanlois (Whit. To Merrill Crest)

12228  Whitney (Door to Old Middleton)

12229  Whitney (Langlois to Wynnwood)

12230  South Hill (Whitney to Racine)

12231  Marinette (South Hill to Shawano) AND Shawano (Marinette to Racine)

12232  Marinette/Manitowoc (Shawano to Racine)

12233  Pepin/Racine (Marinette to Mineral Point)

12234  Marinette (South Hill to Marathon) AND Marathon (Marinette to Whitney)

12235  Manitowoc (Racine to Cheyenne) AND Cheyenne (Manitowoc to the end)

12236  South Hill (Racine to Marathon) AND Marathon (S. Hill to Juneau)

12237  South Hill (Marathon to LaCrosse),  LaCrosse (S. Hill to Kewaunee), Kewaunee Ct.

12238  LaCrosse (Kewaunee to Eau Claire)

12239  Marathon (Marinette to Juneau) AND Juneau (Marathon to Eau Claire)

12240  S Eau Clair Av (Juneau Rd – Regent St)

12241  S Segoe Rd – Marathon Dr – Ashland Ct

12242  Marathon Dr – South Hill Dr Walworth Ct

12243  Segoe Rd – South Hill Dr – Walworth Ct

12244  S Segoe Rd – South Hill to Waukesha

12245  S Segoe Rd – St Croix Ln – Gregg Rd – Orchard Dr – Robin Cir

12246  Robin Cir – Orchard Dr

12247  Gregg Rd – Robin Pkwy

12248  Gregg Rd – Hillcrest Dr

12249  S Midvale Blvd – Hillcrest Dr – Gregg Rd

12250  Merlham Dr From Hillcrest to Christopher Ct

Area 28 (West): 4-6 runs per day

26535  Gilded Cider Blvd and Quiet Pond Dr

26536  Crimson Leaf Ln

26536.1           Garden Lilly Way

26537  Sunny Spring Dr

26538  Sugar Maple Ln – Sunny Spring Dr to Valley View Rd

26538.2           Sugar Maple Dr west of Sunny Spring Dr

26539  Tawny Acorn Dr

26539.1           Winter Basil Dr

26539.2           Tawny Acorn Dr

26539.3           Cherry Bark Rd

26539.4           Summer Willow Ln

26540  Sweet Willow Pass and Lady Bug Ln

26540.1           Sugar Maple Ln west of Sunny Spring Dr

26540.2           Blue Crane Run north of Sweet Willow

26540.3           Blue Crane Run – Sweet Willow to Valley View Rd

26541  Old Timber Pass

26541.2           Blue Crane Run

26542  Hazy Sky Pkwy east

26543

26544  Quiet Leaf Dr west of Old Timber

26545  Quiet Leaf Dr east of Old Timber

26546  Sleepy Pine Rdg

26547  Birch Blossom Rd

26547.2           Twin Treasure Dr

26548  Barn Swallow Cir

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