2021 Capital Improvement Plan

Bus Rapid Transit will improve travel times, make service more reliable, and allow Metro Transit to serve more riders. The budget includes planning efforts in 2021 and construction in 2022.

The Garver Path will connect to the Capital City Trail on the City's east side. This project adds 0.5 miles of new path to improve bike accessibility to the eastside neighborhoods.

Two projects will improve pavement quality on Park Street. In 2021, we will replace deteriorated pavement joints. In 2026, Park Street will be reconstructed from the railroad to Olin Avenue.

The Cannonball Path will extend from Fish Hatchery Road to the Wingra Path, running behind Bowman Field. This project will add 0.6 miles of path and provide a vital connection between the Wingra and Cannonball paths.

This is the last section of the University Avenue reconstruction! This project will improve the pavement quality, add a bicycle and pedestrian overpass of University Bay Drive, and add a sidewalk on the north side of the Street. Construction is planned for 2022.

This loan program works to make sure that low- to moderate-income households have access to affordable housing. The program funds support for first-time homebuyers, property tax assistance for seniors, and housing rehabilitation services.

This major initiative works to increase the availability of quality, affordable housing in Madison.

This grant program improves access to affordable, healthy, and culturally specific food. Areas of focus are identified in the  Food Access map .

This program supports grants to Madison's small businesses. In 2021, it will focus on relief, recovery, and stimulus following the impacts of COVID-19.

The Center for Industry and Commerce (CIC) works to retain and attract employers to the City of Madison. This program funds the annual holding, maintenance, and marketing costs for the Center.

2021 projects include building and shelter updates, paving, drinking fountain replacement, and lighting improvements.

2021 projects include improvements to landscaping, athletic courts, fencing, paths, paving, piers, and other park amenities. These updates will help our park system to continue to be vibrant and inviting to all visitors.

We’re replacing and upgrading existing playgrounds to make sure they are as accessible as possible. These updates will create natural play areas and help our playgrounds meet industry standards.

This project will fund the master planning process to determine the best uses for new space at Law Park. 

The Central Library was renovated in 2013, and ongoing investments maintain its value as a community gathering space.

Planned improvements will include replacing flooring and furniture, painting, and replacing current audio visual equipment. Planning will take place in 2022, construction is planned for 2023.

This program supports investment in art in our community, with a special focus on supporting artists of color and investing in art equitably throughout the City. In 2021, a key project is an art installation in the Darbo neighborhood.

Improvements to the stormwater system will make Madison more resilient to large rain events. The goal of this program is to reduce flooding and protect property.

Watershed studies completed in 2020 will inform flooding projects over the next five years.

The City is accelerating our investment in LED streetlights, with the goal of converting all remaining streetlights by 2023.

Once complete, this project has the potential to save the City nearly $400,000 annually in electricity costs.

Improvements to Elver Park will improve the Park's ability to accommodate diverse activities and gatherings, and will help improve stormwater management. Updates include turning a softball field into a cricket pitch, adding an ice loop, and repaving the parking lot. 

A new iron, manganese, and radium treatment system at Well 19 on the City's west side will improve water quality. This project replaces an existing treatment system.

This project includes funding to repave the existing parking lot.

Additional improvements to Vilas Park are included on the Horizon List and will be based on the master plan that is currently under development.

The City's Fleet, which manages most City vehicles, will acquire and install a GPS system on vehicles to promote vehicle safety through GPS monitoring.

The City will acquire Microsoft 365 to replace standalone Microsoft licenses. This project will support ongoing software updates and improve employee access to City networks when working remotely.

The City of Madison continues to grow on the far west side. However, there are no City facilities in this area that can house public works equipment such as trucks for refuse collection.

This project includes funding for design of the project in 2026. 

The current salt storage barn has reached the end of its useful life. The replacement facility will make sure we continue to have access to safe roads during winter weather!

This project renovates Fire Station 6 on Madison’s South side. The renovated station will make improvement to ensure the workplace conditions are inclusive for all Fire Department staff.

The additional capacity at the station will also ensure we are able to provide fire services to Town of Madison residents following the attachment in fall 2022.