What are greenways?

Neighborhood greenways, also commonly called bicycle boulevards, are streets with low vehicular volumes and speeds and allow for a low stress environment for bicyclists. Neighborhood greenways prioritize bicycle travel through different treatments ranging from signage and markings at the low end, to vehicular traffic calming and traffic diversion at the high end. Neighborhood greenway design also frequently prioritizes pedestrian movement, and some neighborhood greenways include green infrastructure to manage stormwater. Because neighborhood greenways are designed for lower traffic speeds and volumes, residents living along the street benefit from reduced noise and pollution.

Who are Neighborhood Greenways For?

Neighborhood greenways benefit people walking and bicycling along the street, but also residents who live on the street. Neighborhood greenways are designed to be comfortable for bicyclists of all ages and abilities, including children and seniors. In many instances, these streets are also attractive to more skilled and confident bicyclists where they provide a lower stress and time-efficient alternative to higher volume, parallel arterials. Neighborhood greenways can provide critical connections to neighborhoods, schools, parks, business districts, major bicycle corridors, major transit corridors, employment centers, and other key destinations. 

Greenway Plan

Download the greenway plan.

Where are greenways in Wauwatosa?

The City of Wauwatosa identified 21 miles of planned neighborhood greenways in the 2014 City of Wauwatosa Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Plan.

See the image below for a map of greenways or download the map in pdf form.