This post is a round up of things going on in local government or the Madison area that may impact you.

F-35s FLYING AT NIGHT THIS WEEK

The 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will be conducting evening training flights Monday through Thursday, March 31 through April 3. During this time area residents may see or hear F-35 aircraft taking off or landing until approximately 9:30 p.m. Training flights normally take place during daylight hours, but pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct nighttime operations as a part of their overall readiness. Pilots will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents. The 115th Fighter Wing appreciates the overall support we have from the citizens of Wisconsin and the greater Madison area as we continue to train in support of our state and federal missions.

DEMOLITIONS

4514 Verona Rd

Please be advised that Lisa Ruth Krueger will be filing a demolition permit application on April 7, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Commercial Building located at 4514 Verona Rd Madison, WI 53711 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Lisa Ruth Krueger, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 8401 Greenway Blvd., Ste 900 Middleton, WI 53593 at LRKRUEGER@KNOTHEBRUCE.COM or (608)836-3690.

Applicant’s Comments:

Demolition of the existing structure at 4514 Verona Rd and building a 5-story, 90+ unit mixed-use building with 1,287 SF of commercial space and would have underground and surface parking.

4506 Verona Rd

Please be advised that Lisa Ruth Krueger will be filing a demolition permit application on April 7, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Commercial Building located at 4506 Verona Rd Madison, WI 53711 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Lisa Ruth Krueger, Knothe & Bruce Architects, 8401 Greenway Blvd., Ste 900 Middleton, WI 53593 at LRKRUEGER@KNOTHEBRUCE.COM or (608)836-3690.

Applicant’s Comments:

Demolition of the existing structure at 4506 Verona Rd and building a 5-story, 90+ unit mixed-use building with 1,287 SF of commercial space and would have underground and surface parking.

125 N Butler

Please be advised that Cliff Fisher will be filing a demolition permit application on April 7, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a 2 unit apartment bld. located at 125 n butler st Madison, WI 53703 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Cliff Fisher, 380 west washington ave Madison, WI 53703 at cliff.fisher@sbcglobal.net or (608)213-2828.

Applicant’s Comments:

This was oked for demo in the past. Landmark reviewed and was not of historical value.

121 N Butler

Please be advised that Cliff Fisher will be filing a demolition permit application on April 7, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a 4 unit apartment bld. located at 121 N Butler st Madison, WI 53703 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Cliff Fisher, 380 west washington ave Madison, WI 53703 at cliff.fisher@sbcglobal.net or (608)213-2828.

Applicant’s Comments:

It was ok’ed for demo in the past. Landmark review was done and no historical value.

117 N Butler

Please be advised that Cliff Fisher will be filing a demolition permit application on April 7, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a 2 flat apartment located at 117 N Butler St Madison, WI 53703 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Cliff Fisher, 380 west washington ave. Madison, WI 53703 at cliff.fisher@sbcglobal.net or (608)213-2828.

Applicant’s Comments:

Was ok’ed, for demo, it is not a historical bld.of value.

1 N Yellowstone

Please be advised that Wyatt Johnson will be filing a demolition permit application on March 31, 2025 for Plan Commission review that calls for a Pool Pump House located at 1 N Yellowstone Dr Madison, WI 53705 to be demolished. For more information regarding this forthcoming application, you may contact the applicant, Wyatt Johnson, Potter Lawson Architects, 749 University Row UNIT 300 Madison, WI 53705 at wyattj@potterlawson.com or (608)274-2741.

Applicant’s Comments:

Redevelopment consisting of a new pool pump house, expanded pool deck, and three new pools an expanded lap pool, diving pool, and a splash pool. These will replace the existing pool pump house and three pool vessels.

DANCE AROUND THE WORLD – MAY 2nd

PUBLIC TV AND RADIO – NEEDS YOUR VOICE

Earlier this year, we shared an update on threats to federal funding for public media. Now, as the Wisconsin State Legislature is developing its budget proposal, we are asking you to speak up to protect the future of PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio’s service to the entire state.

Please tell the state legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance why you value public media in Wisconsin.

Submit your support for public media at the committee’s official budget feedback website, via email or by mail. Or, for even greater impact, please consider attending one of the committee’s public hearings in April, listed below. Let them know why WPR and PBS Wisconsin are important to you:

To share your comments online, use the form here

To send your comments via email, write to: budgetcomments@legis.wisconsin.gov

Mailed comments can also be sent to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702

Attend one of these public hearings of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance:

• Kaukauna – Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4)
  1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130
• West Allis – Friday, April 4, 2025 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.),
  Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center
  640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
  Parking at Gate 4
• Hayward – Monday, April 28, 2025 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  Hayward High School Auditorium
  10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843
• Wausau – Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences
  1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401

Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin rely on state funding to bring you the news, education and entertainment programs you love. Changes in funding could impact which programs we can offer and our ability to serve the entire state.

YOU are the public in public media. Please contact the Joint Committee on Finance and let them know you support public funding for Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin.
Public media protects, educates and connects all of Wisconsin’s communities.

Public Media Keeps Wisconsin Safe: We are the primary broadcast relay for Wisconsin’s

• Emergency Alert System, including AMBER Alerts and weather alerts.

Our Education Programs Serve All Wisconsin Students: Our free educational resources — created with Wisconsin educators — are available for all public, private and homeschool students and teachers.

• Public Media is Wisconsin’s Media: As the only locally managed statewide media service, we showcase the people and places that make Wisconsin great.

Public media has always been there for us. Now, it’s our turn to be there for public media. Thank you for taking action today.
Sincerely,

Roy Christianson
Chair
Wisconsin Public Radio Association Signature of Kyle LaFond

Kyle LaFond
President
Friends of PBS Wisconsin

METRO UPDATES

View this email in your browser Metro Rider Updates March 28, 2025 Upcoming Detours  Routes C & 38 – Begins Wednesday, 4/2 E. Wilson between Butler and Pinckney is closed. Public Hearing Scheduled Give Feedback on Proposed Service to Verona Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, April 9 – 6:00 p.m. On Wednesday, April 9, Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 PM to review and discuss proposed service to Verona. D2 Service Extension – All day service into Verona. Route 75 Trip Reductions – This service will be added to Route D2. Paratransit Service – Paratransit will become available. Complete Details Employment Opportunities Transit Parts Specialist – Apply by 4/4

CONNECTING THE REGION

News & Updates from the MPO

​What’s New at the MPO? 

The 2025 Dane County Bike Map is Here

Our 2025 Dane County Bike Map is now available! We’ve started distributing copies to libraries, bike shops, park offices, and other community locations across the county—so keep an eye out!

This year’s map has been completely redesigned, featuring a countywide view on one side and a close-up of Madison and the Monona Lake Loop on the other to help you navigate both urban and rural routes with ease. We’ve also made several updates from 2024, including new paths, overpasses, and other bicycle facilities.

Want to make maps available at your business or office? Let us know—we’d be happy to provide copies! Not sure where to grab one? Email us at mpo@cityofmadison.com, and we’ll help you find a location near your home, work, or favorite starting point.

​Upcoming Funding Opportunities 

​This spring, we’ll start accepting applications for two MPO-administered federal funding programs: the Surface Transportation Block Grant – Urban (STBG-U) program and Transportation Alternatives (TA) program.

• ​STBG-U funding can help pay for projects that make it easier or safer for people to get around—like improving roads or adding new bike and pedestrian paths. For a full list of eligible projects, refer to page 4 of the STBG-U Selection Process document.
• TA funding supports active transportation. It can be used to build bike and pedestrian paths, develop Safe Routes to School plans, and improve sidewalks and crossings to make them more accessible for people with disabilities.

​Funding will be for the 2026–2031 program cycle. While we don’t yet know the exact funding amounts, the MPO will receive additional money for both programs thanks to a new law passed in 2024. The funds are being redistributed from a federal loan program—the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA).

​We’ll be hosting a webinar soon to explain how to apply, what kinds of projects are eligible, and how the process works—stay tuned!

​Household Travel Survey Underway 

​The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with WisDOT and the Greater Madison MPO, has launched the  National Household Travel Survey (NHTS). This survey collects valuable data on how, when, and why people travel. Whether you drive, take public transit, bike, walk, or don’t travel at all, your input will help decision-makers improve safety, reduce congestion, and make transportation more accessible nationwide.

​The survey is currently underway and will continue through November 2025. Households are selected through a scientific process, and those chosen will receive details by mail. Participation is voluntary and all responses are confidential, with results reported only in summary form.

​Share Your Feedback: WisDOT’s US 51 (Stoughton Rd.) North Study 

​The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is conducting the US 51 (Stoughton Rd.) North Study, focusing on a 5.5-mile stretch between Hwy 30 and I-39/90/94 in the Town of Burke. The study aims to improve safety and accommodate current and future travel demand along Stoughton Road.

​There’s still time to share your input! Review the materials and submit your written testimony by April 17 at: tinyurl.com/us51-north-pi.

Plan & Project Updates

​MPO Adopts the 2025-2029 Transit Development Plan  

​The Greater Madison MPO Policy Board has adopted the 2025-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP)—a five-year roadmap for improving transit service in the region. Developed in collaboration with Metro Transit and other transit providers, the plan identifies key transit needs and proposed improvements.

​This TDP does not include updates to service planning guidelines—those will be developed and adopted separately later this year. 

Dane County ​Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Underway 

​We’re kicking off work on the Dane County Active Transportation Plan (ATP) to help shape the future of walking, biking, and other non-motorized travel in the region.

​Stay tuned—we’ll soon be launching a survey to learn how you get around and what changes you’d like to see to make our network safer and more connected!

RoundTrip Rundown

The Spring Roll Challenge is Just Around the Corner 

​Every year during Earth Month, our RoundTrip program hosts the Spring Roll Challenge to encourage Dane County residents to choose greener ways to get around—and to celebrate those who already do!

​It’s simple to participate—just create a free RoundTrip account at https://roundtripgreatermadison.org/ and log every trip you make by biking, walking/rolling, riding the bus, and carpooling from April 1-30 for a chance to win weekly & grand prize drawings. Plus, the first 50 participants to log a green trip in April will receive a free slice from Ian’s Pizza and two free rides with Metro Transit!

​Become a Bike Buddy 

​Do you love biking to work and want to help others feel confident doing the same? Join our new Bike Buddies network in RoundTrip, which connects experienced bicyclists with curious but less experienced riders with similar commute routes.

​As a member of the Bike Buddy network, you will show up as a “bike buddy” to anyone who matches with you for bikepooling and is looking for a commute partner or connection to show them the ropes. Join today and help spread the joy of bicycling in our community!