GREEN BAY, Wis. – The City of Green Bay opened a public feedback period on Monday for its new “Teaming Up for Safe Streets” traffic safety action plan. Residents and commuters were asked to identify locations they consider dangerous and suggest practical improvements.
Crash data frames the challenge
City officials released data covering 2021‑2025, showing a total of 4,071 crashes within Green Bay limits. Of those, 2,875 were classified as severe – a designation that includes any crash involving a fatality, serious or moderate injury, a pedestrian or bicyclist, or a heavily damaged vehicle. The period recorded 141 serious injuries and 13 fatalities.
“The crash data tells one part of the story, but people’s experiences on the roadway network, going to and from work, to and from school, help pick out things that we wouldn’t be able to pick up from looking at the crash data alone,” said John Campbell, Director of Traffic Safety Engineering for Traffic Analysis & Design Inc., the lead consultant on the project.
Community voices highlight problem spots
Meeting attendees shared personal anecdotes that underscore the need for targeted fixes. Pete Reinhart recounted a near‑miss on Webster Avenue near St. Vincent Hospital, where a white SUV stopped at a pedestrian signal and a small red car swerved around it, striking him. “I’ve never been run over in my life,” Reinhart said, emphasizing the urgency of safer crosswalks.
Reinhart also suggested adding roundabouts downtown, noting that De Pere’s recent roundabout installations have slowed traffic and reduced straight‑on collisions.
Pat Karlovitz advocated for four‑way stops at busy intersections that currently operate with two‑way controls. “They should have everybody take their turn to go and then everybody will understand that when it’s their turn, they can go,” she explained, urging the city to curb aggressive merging.
Plan timeline and next steps
The “Teaming Up for Safe Streets” effort is still in its data‑collection phase. The city expects to finalize the plan by the end of 2028, with a long‑range goal of eliminating fatal and serious‑injury crashes by 2045. An online survey for public input remains open through November 23, allowing residents to submit suggestions and rank problem areas.
City officials plan to incorporate community feedback into engineering studies, prioritize high‑risk corridors, and evaluate cost‑effective countermeasures such as additional signage, improved lighting, pedestrian‑only phases at signals, and the aforementioned roundabouts and four‑way stops.
How to participate
Residents can access the survey via the City of Green Bay’s official website. The portal includes a map of recorded crashes, allowing users to pinpoint locations they feel need attention. The city encourages drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and local business owners to share their experiences, ensuring the final safety plan reflects the lived reality of Green Bay’s road users.
By combining statistical analysis with on‑the‑ground observations, the city hopes to create a safer transportation environment for families, commuters, and visitors alike.
Original reporting: FOX 11 WLUK Green Bay (local) — read the source article.
