Active Streets - Lincoln Memorial Dr. in Cupertino Park

Milwaukee County Parks has closed a section of Lincoln Memorial Drive within Cupertino Park to motor vehicle traffic and opened it up for people to walk, bike, and roll on. Concrete barricades were placed at each end of the Active Street.

Program Goals

• Build support for trail conversion projects at Lincoln Creek Parkway, Little Menomonee Parkway, and Cupertino Park - Lincoln Memorial Drive update | Projects | Milwaukee County Parks
• Slow motorists to create space for people to walk, bike, and be active
• Connect residents with community organizations
• Improve health outcomes for residents through increased physical activity
• Address reckless driving on neighborhood streets
• Respond quickly to traffic safety concerns using low-cost infrastructure

Active Streets locations

• Lincoln Creek Parkway from N 23rd St to N 27th St (.3 miles)
  • Starting Thursday, June 8th 2023
• Little Menomonee River Parkway from W. Mill Rd. to W. Appleton Ave. (.8 miles)
  • Starting Thursday, June 15th 2023
• Cupertino - Lincoln Memorial Drive from E Ontario St to E Russell Ave (300 ft.)

Why were these locations selected for Active Streets and trail conversion?

These segments of the parkway were identified because they do not directly connect people driving to assets, the street network provides alternatives, reckless driving is an issue for park users and staff safety, dumping of trash is prevalent, and the Oak Leaf Trail is routed on these parkways.

This project aligns with Milwaukee County's goal to become the healthiest county in Wisconsin by achieving racial equity by bridging the gap regarding health disparities.

Milwaukee County Parks has funding for the design and construction of the trail conversion in 2026.