What is Milwaukee Active Streets?
Milwaukee Active Streets is a partnership between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County Parks to open up outdoor space. On Active Streets you can expect to see people walking, running, biking, rollerblading, or skateboarding - all while social distancing of course! Active Streets are closed to through traffic but still accessible for anyone who lives or work on the street.
Where Are Active Streets & Parkways?
Parkways are managed by Milwaukee County Parks. As there are no homes on the selected Parkways, these will only be open to emergency and maintenance vehicles.
City streets are managed by the City of Milwaukee. These locations will have some traffic and parked vehicles, as access will still be open for those who live on the street.
Custer Ave.
Fratney & Wright Streets
Galena St.
W. Cherry St.: N. 27th St. to N. 24th St.
N. 24th St.:W. Cherry St. to W. Galena St.
N. 14th St.:W. Juneau Ave. to W. Galena St.
Washington St.
Humboldt Park Parkway
Estabrook Park Parkway
Root River Parkway in West Allis
Little Menomonee Park Parkway
(2020 Active Streets Season Has Ended)
What activities are ok?
Neighborhood residents can walk, bike, run, or wheel on these streets for exercise. Games, socializing, or congregating are prohibited as they do not allow for proper physical distancing and do not adhere to the guidance in the Safer at Home Order.
What if I live on the street? Will I be able to drive to my residence or park on my street?
Yes. All Active Streets, except for those in parks, will be open to local traffic only. If you live on the street you will be able to drive on the street and park on the street as needed, parking will not be impacted. Again, when driving on the street people are asked to drive with care and slow down and yield to people walking, biking, or running. Efforts should be made to find alternate driving routes whenever possible.
Contact
For information or questions about Active Streets on city streets, residents can email the City of Milwaukee at bikewalk@milwaukee.gov, or email their local Alder.
For questions about Active Streets on parkways reach out to Milwaukee County Parks at ParksTrails@milwaukeecountywi.gov with any feedback or to report issues.
