erns in the corridor.

Earlier this month, a speeding driver crashed into two beauty salons less than a block away from the raised crosswalk, damaging Color Bar 1025 and Nails on Point. There's still no timetable for when the businesses will reopen.

Kimberly Diaz, owner of Color Bar 1025, said she believes the raised crosswalk has helped slow traffic down despite the recent problems.

 More awareness has happened,  Diaz said.  It has slowed down a lot of traffic and driving. So it does help. 

Diaz said she would still like to see additional traffic-calming measures implemented in the area, especially near 11th St. She wants the community to come together to brainstorm better calming measures to help protect both drivers and pedestrians on the corridor.

 Before last year there was more traffic and more crazy stuff,  Diaz said before the raised crosswalk was installed.  You would see motorcycles go crazy there too, but it has slowed down. 

Mike Beiermeister A reckless driver destroyed Kimberly Diaz's business earlier this month. It's an issue she's seen for years.

Common Council President and 12th District Alderman José G. Pérez said he has been in contact with DPW about the issue but expressed frustration over the lack of a permanent solution so far.

 I've been in communication with the Dept. of Public Works, and they are aware of the issue,  Pérez said in a statement.  They've told me that at this time they are not certain how to remedy the situation, which I must say is incredibly disappointing. 

Pérez said the raised crosswalk was the correct traffic-calming tool for the area but said the city must be able to maintain it safely after installation.

DPW said permanent repairs are planned, though no timeline has been announced.

A spokesperson said crews are continuing to evaluate long-term repair options after the raised crosswalk heaved during the extreme heat.

The department said a temporary change to the ramp slope was completed July 17, and additional temporary measures are being considered, including removing part of the top of the raised crosswalk to reduce its height.

DPW also said it plans to take samples from the crosswalk and the material beneath it once utility markings are completed to better understand how the structure responded to the heat and determine a permanent repair solution.

Mike Beiermeister A raised crosswalk that expanded due to heat is causing problems for drivers.

Drivers who believe their vehicles were damaged by the raised crosswalk can file a claim through the City of Milwaukee using the City Clerk's Office claims process. The city says filing a claim does not guarantee reimbursement. More information is available at city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/filingaclaim.

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