A busy Milwaukee intersection will soon feature a blinking red light instead of a traditional traffic signal as part of a pilot project aimed at reducing speeding and improving pedestrian safety.
Starting December 1, drivers at the intersection of Humboldt and Brady streets will encounter the new four-way stop configuration. The 30-day pilot project is a partnership between Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works and the Brady Street Business Improvement District.
The change comes after ongoing safety concerns in the area, including a hit-and-run incident that injured resident Tony Wiener in April.
“It’s a start, it’s a start. It’s better than nothing,” Wiener said…