Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project
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The Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project
Milwaukee County and its municipal partners are taking a new approach to transportation safety with the Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project. The Project is an effort to increase multimodal safety and address reckless driving across all 19 municipalities in Milwaukee County.
What is a Complete Community?
A "complete community" is a term used in urban planning to describe an area where residents can readily access all the services and amenities they need for daily life. It's a concept aimed at creating more livable, walkable, and sustainable communities.
Milwaukee County is following the complete communities planning model by bringing multiple stakeholders to the table, representing various perspectives, ages, backgrounds and modes of transportation.
Vision Zero
The Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project has an ambitious goal of achieving zero fatalities and serious injuries on all roadways in Milwaukee County by 2037. This vision aligns with the international "Vision Zero" initiative, which was first adopted in Sweden and has since spread around the world.
To acheive Vision Zero in Milwaukee County, the countywide Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and each municipality’s Action Plan will incorporate Vision Zero principles, a Safe Systems Approach, to slow automobile traffic speeds. Together, along with other important aspects of Vision Zero like Driver Assistance Systems, Alcohol Detection Systems, Modal Shift and improved Emergency Response, we can save more lives on Milwaukee County roadways every year.
Learn more about Vision Zero in Milwaukee County.
Learn about Vision Zero Network's national efforts.
Project Timeline and Phases
The Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project includes three phases:
- Phase One – Assessment
- Phase Two – County Plan Development
- Phase Three – Municipal Plan Development
Each phase includes deliverables that support the Project's goal to improve safety for all users on Milwaukee County roadways.
Learn more about Phases and Timelines.
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Leadership, Engagement and Support
The Complete Communiities Transportation Planning Project is only possible through the support and input of our community and stakeholders.
Leadership and Collaboration
This project is informed and guided by community stakeholders through two steering committees, the Public Advisory Committee and the Safety Working Group. The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) also had significant input.
Community Engagement
As an opportunity to hear from residents, Milwaukee County hosted a series of public engagement sessions in 2023 and in 2024
Funding Support
The Project is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and as part of the Federal (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.