Review of Madison, Wisconsin


Urban planning isn't effective
Star Rating - 6/22/2007
Madison is situated on an isthmus between two lakes with State government, city government, and the University expanding in the area at will resulting in traffic congestion and relatively high housing costs. Travel times to work are reasonable, but the drivers are aggressive and are goaded on by some local radio talk shows. Most drivers respect bicyclists, but there seems to be open season on pedestrians.

Wisconsin has fairly high progressive taxes with little relief for retired persons (Social Security is soon to be exempt) and no appreciable relief from property taxes which run about 2% in the Madison area and not much different in other areas of the state (farmers get a property tax break).

Rural Wisconsin has too many deer making night and twilight driving unsafe.

Wisconsin has converted a number of abandoned railroads to bike paths which are very enjoyable.

Madison is now smoke free in the restaurant and bars.

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Ron

Ron | Madison, WI
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