Several Safety Improvements Are Coming to Central, Milwaukee in the 45th Ward
Protected bike lanes will be added on Central from Goodman to Gunnison (red line). Sharrows will be added from Lawrence to Montrose (green line). Curb bump-outs will be added on Central at Ainslie, Giddings, and Leland, as well as on Milwaukee at Giddings, Warner, and Cuyler. Image: Google Maps
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