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Cavalier Johnson: “Just last year there was a 7% decline in traffic fatalities…”

Featuring: Cavalier Johnson, Democratic | Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Mayor Cavalier Johnson presents the 2026 budget proposal to Common Council

Published | Video Starts at 04:21

The fact is this, traffic deaths have declined here and I firmly believe our streets are safer because of the investments we've made in traffic calming, roadway improvements. Just last year there was a 7% decline in traffic fatalities in Milwaukee. And this year there are strong indications that we'll see even Greater safety. In 2026. We'll start a major road project on National Avenue that reduces the likelihood of crashes and deaths. (04:21–04:27)

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Asserts that Milwaukee experienced a 7% decline in traffic fatalities last year.

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