Summary
The council told WisDOT it prefers a new 'hybrid' alternative: bike lanes on Third and Fourth Streets from Vine to La Crosse Street using existing extra lane space, keeping on-street parking south of Vine and losing only about 6-7 stalls near the old Tribune site. A roundabout is planned regardless of this choice.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Parking lanes south of Vine would be 100% city-funded; no overall project cost was stated.
Cyclists get a direct connection to the Second Street cycle track, and downtown businesses keep most parking.
Six to seven parking stalls near the old La Crosse Tribune site would be removed, and tradespeople worry about curb-level bike lanes at loading spots.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee - Oct 14, 2026
The city landed an $805,000 federal TAP grant to finish the King Street Greenway from Third to Seventh Street, completing a protected bike network from Front to Seventh. It includes curb extensions, green infrastructure, and a refuge island at Seventh.
Common Council - Feb 12, 2026
The council told WisDOT it prefers a new 'hybrid' alternative: bike lanes on Third and Fourth Streets from Vine to La Crosse Street using existing extra lane space, keeping on-street parking south of Vine and losing only about 6-7 stalls near the old Tribune site. A roundabout is planned regardless of this choice.
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