Department of Public Works

Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects

City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.

DPW’s Swift Storm Response Marks a Sharp Turnaround from Last Winter’s Delays

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Department of Public Works 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules

Brady Street Will Test Traffic Calming Measures

Two-phase project by city aims to slow cars, improve safety.

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

Brady Street Business Improvement District Partners with City of Milwaukee DPW on New Traffic Calming Measures

City of Milwaukee Receives Wisconsin Policy Forum Innovation Award for Access to Refuse Collection Information

Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making

City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.

Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes

Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

Little-Known Federal Tribal Program Saving Milwaukee Taxpayers Millions

Could it also be used to pay for streetcar expansion?

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

2025 Fall Leaf Rake-Out Deadline Extended

Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, November 30, 2025

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments

Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.

Finance & Personnel Committee Approves Amendment to Strengthen Fire Department Fleet and Study Innovative Response Models

New Tech Could End ‘Did They Plow My Street?’ Questions

Software system will put new information in the public's hands.

Truth in Advertising: Parking Tickets to be Renamed “Streetcar Stubs”

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 30, 2025

Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar

Ald. Spiker makes a federal case out of stopping The Hop.

Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area

Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.

These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson

27 employees top the city's pay scale.

A New Solution for City’s Cracked Sidewalks?

Idea proposed by Ald. Coggs would also save property owners money.

Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers

For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.

Streetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash

A truck struck overhead wire system that powers system.

Replacing 100-Year-Old City Building Won’t Be Cheap

But plan could yield long-term cost savings for Milwaukee.

One Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar

Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.

Cherry Street Bridge Reconstruction Is Millions Over Budget

But city says it is still saving money. How?

Good Money after Bad: Committee Hears Why We Spend Over $4 Million Net on the Streetcar while Raising Taxes and Fees

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 15, 2025

Milwaukee Changing How It Deals With Habitual Parking Offenders

Those with five or more tickets will receive new treatment from the city.

Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center

But will it be able to find a location?

New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts

City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

City contending with $100 million structural deficit.

Downtown Street Receiving Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes

Construction to transform street expected to be completed later this year.

Search Underway for 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

Annual Tradition Continues with Hunt for 112th City Christmas Tree

Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm

Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.

Council Pleased With City’s Response To 1,000-Year Storm

But two key issues still need to be addressed.

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 29, 2025

Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane

Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 28, 2025

Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund

Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 27, 2025

City of Milwaukee Recycling Collection Resumes Thursday, August 28

Other Services Still Impacted by Flood Recovery

Clarke Square Neighborhood Responds to Traffic Casualties with Strength and Beauty

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 25, 2025

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Mexican Fiesta Leads a Week of Fests

Including Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, Skatefest and WMSE Backyard BBQ.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update – August 21, 2025

Free Bulky Item Pick Up and Drop-Off Center Services Extended through Sunday, August 31

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-august 20, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 19, 2025

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 18, 2025

Baldwin Calls for Federal Disaster Relief for Wisconsin

After tour with mayor and county exec, she cites widespread damage.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 15, 2025

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 14, 2025

City hiring laborers, equipment operators

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 13, 2025

Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup

DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Flood Recovery Update-August 12, 2025

Governor Evers Visits Flood Victims in 2nd District

Statement from Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. August 12, 2025

City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding

Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.

Milwaukee Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event

Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.

Community bands together to start recovery from historic flooding

Joint Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II August 11, 2025

City of Milwaukee Continues Flood Response Aimed at Supporting Residents and Neighborhood Recovery

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Update

City Of Milwaukee Flood Response Following Heavy Rainfall

Police Want To Shutter Downtown Nightclub

Investigations link 25% of recent downtown violence to just one club.

Council, Mayor Clash Over Parking

A stinging defeat for mayor, a win for Bauman, and Westmoreland issue ends quietly.

Community meetings set for major S. 43rd St. construction project

Rate Case Likely To Result In Milwaukee Water Prices Increasing

State review comes as result of Waukesha water deal.

Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects

Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.

See Milwaukee’s New Pothole Filling Machine

New equipment requires less labor and provides longer-lasting fill.

Little Used Pedestrian Bridge Will Be Expensive To Remove

Southside bridge is deteriorating, won't be replaced.

Ghassan Korban joins Veolia to develop and strengthen water management partnerships

Accomplished leader of American infrastructure operations will enhance Veolia’s water and wastewater management partnerships with decades of experience and client-centered approach

Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding

'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Independence Day Holiday Schedule

2025 Adopt-A-Neighborhood initiative kicks-off in Arlington Heights

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

Celebrating 100 Years of A Sewage Plant

Jones Island is a national landmark. Officials gather to mark its importance.

Project to improve street lighting in District 5 to kick off July 1

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Construction Beginning On Milwaukee’s Largest-Ever Riverwalk Expansion

Harbor District Riverwalk will line Inner Harbor, function much like a park.

Monumental Investment Needed to Fix Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Roads

A Call to Prioritize Basic Services and Improve Quality of Life

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.