The plan looks to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2037 Reckless driving is one of Milwaukee's most pressing challenges. It affects every part of the city and has impacted too many residents. A new plan hopes to change that and turn the problem around. “This is a collective effort to get this right,” said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to combat reckless driving
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving claims life of young Milwaukee woman, sparks call for action
Two sisters struck by a speeding car while celebrating a birthday; community demands action against dangerous driving on Milwaukee’s streets. A double tragedy hit one Milwaukee family late Saturday, September 21, 2024. A speeding car hit two sisters while they crossed N. 76th Street near W. Good Hope Road. The hit-and-run crash killed 20-year-old Talise Dunmore. Her … [Read more...] about Reckless driving claims life of young Milwaukee woman, sparks call for action
Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are asking Governor Tony Evers to sign tougher legislation when it comes to reckless driving. Senate Bill 514 would increase punishments for criminals who flee from police when the chase results in injury or death. Both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers came together at the Greenfield Police Station to ask Evers to sign the … [Read more...] about Bipartisan lawmakers pushing for tougher penalties in police chases
Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Rep. Bob Donovan, the author of the bills, says they are an effort to hold reckless drivers accountable A pair of bills that would increase penalties for reckless driving received approval Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a Wisconsin State Assembly committee. The first would double reckless driving fines and jail time. The second would allow cities to tow vehicles if the person … [Read more...] about Bills increasing reckless driving penalties get OK from WI Assembly committee
Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 after school, the Kappa League members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc assisted the Sherman Park committee on reckless driving and the Grasslyn Manor residents to get the signs out for reckless driving around the city. They stapled more than 500 signs to be passed out to the community. Alderman Khalif J. Rainey has formed the Sherman Park … [Read more...] about Kappa League members helping to stop reckless driving
Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
City grant money to be used for marketing campaigns, murals and community events The City of Milwaukee will be distributing a total of $102,000 to 18 community groups to reduce reckless driving. These grants aim to reduce reckless driving behavior and decrease the number of traffic crashes by creating safer streets, fostering community involvement, and building awareness … [Read more...] about Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
What is happening to our streets?
Everyone wants to know what is going on our streets. Hit and run accidents causing deaths, reckless driving, road rage, drivers running red lights and the problems seem to be getting worse year after year. The answer to that question can be found looking back in time. Many years ago, the Milwaukee Police Department had a meaningful traffic division where motorcycle officers … [Read more...] about What is happening to our streets?
Operation Take it EZ kicks off city wide campaign for safe driving
On Saturday July 27, 2019, the Grasslyn Manor neighborhood block watch members, along with city officials and local police, marched over to 60th and Capitol Drive as part of Operation Take it EZ. This event was the kick-off for the Take it EZ Milwaukee anti-reckless driving initiative. The group wrapped the light pole with caution tape, and placed yard signs in median … [Read more...] about Operation Take it EZ kicks off city wide campaign for safe driving