Pedestrian Safety Task Force

Bikes on Main Street

The Pedestrian Safety Task Force consists of city departments and staff members committed to enhancing pedestrian safety in our community. 

This task force will be led by the City’s Director of Public Works/City Engineer and will have representatives from the following areas:

  • Engineering
  • Public Works
  • Sun Prairie Utilities
  • Neighborhood Navigators
  • Police Department
  • Fire Department
  • Building Inspection

Please visit this page often for future updates and engagement opportunities.

Current recommendation(s)

  • Reduce the speed limit along the Main Street corridor to 25 MPH from Grove Street to Rattman Road.
    • The recommendation was approved by Public Works and was approved at the Council meeting on March 30, 2021 
    • Enforcement of the new speed limit will go into effect once signage is updated, which is approximated at 3 weeks
  • Additional speed reduction on Main Street between Grove Street and Musket Ridge Drive
    • The recommendation is going to the Public Works Committee for consideration on April 13, 2021.

Current engagement opportunities

There is an upcoming Town Hall on the topic of pedestrian safety and plans the City is forming to address this.

The Town Hall will take place on Monday, April 19th at 7pm. It is not live but it will be recorded and then broadcasted on KSUN (Charter - channel 983 and TDS - channel 13 or 1013 for HD)  as well as shared online (KSUN.TV).

Feedback Form

Your voice is critical to our work! We want your input regarding intersections or other areas in the community that you would like us to focus on. Follow this link to be directed to a feedback form to share your suggestions: https://www.cityofsunprairie.com/FeedbackPSTF.