Commission approves two downtown loading zones, delays Broadway proposal pending alley decision

The Green Bay Traffic Commission approved two short downtown loading zones but held a third until Common Council resolves a pending alley-closure question.

Department of Public Works staff (Speaker 5) described a proposed 15‑minute loading zone on South Pine Street (near the former children’s museum) to replace an existing no-stopping/no-standing restriction and to serve quick deliveries and ride-share drop-offs. Staff said downtown alder and business-district representatives were supportive. The commission voted to approve the South Pine 15‑minute zone by voice vote.

Staff also proposed a 15‑minute loading zone on the east side of Adams Street between Pine Street and Northland Avenue to provide a closer, accessible drop-off for Hotel Northland and adjacent businesses; commissioners approved that measure by voice vote.

A more contested proposal was a 30‑minute loading zone on the west side of the 100 block of South Broadway (Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–5 p.m.). Commissioners and staff explained the zone aims to help deliveries for service-industry businesses, but several members noted the item was tied to a separate Common Council referral about closing a nearby alley. Commissioner (Speaker 6) and others urged postponing the Broadway item until Common Council clarifies whether the alley closure will proceed; the commission voted to hold the Broadway proposal until the January meeting (one abstention recorded). Staff said sign installation would be temporary and changes typically carry a 90‑day review period.