Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced the launch of Pothole Patrol"" Wednesday, a citywide initiative aimed at improving the quality of Madison streets damaged by the effects of harsh weather.
""Potholes are a challenge to any community that deals with winter weather, but by taking a comprehensive approach, we can work to reduce their impact on our streets,"" Cieslewicz said in a statement.
The plan includes short-term maintenance projects like patching potholes as well as long-term developments such as street reconstruction efforts, which could take a number of years.
""Despite the best efforts of Mother Nature, we will continue to find ways to improve the quality of our streets at a price that taxpayers can afford,"" Cieslewicz said.
The program also includes a Website where residents can report specific pothole problems and find out more about Madison's plan to improve damaged streets. The Pothole Patrol Website is available at www.cityofmadison.com/potholepatrol.
