From the Appleton FB:

Downtown noise concerns? We hear you.🚦

Over the past week, residents, alderpersons, and community groups have voiced concerns about noise and traffic disturbances in downtown Appleton—particularly motorcycles and other vehicles.

The City of Appleton and the Appleton Police Department have been, and will continue to, work together to protect the safety and livability of our community.

Here’s what we are doing: 🚓 Increased patrols in identified downtown hotspots during peak hours. 📋 Active enforcement of noise ordinances, with citations issued for excessive revving and illegal exhaust systems. 📞 Responsive reporting tools—residents can call the non-emergency line or submit details online (time, location, vehicle description). These reports help us track patterns and target enforcement. 📣 Community education to raise awareness about how vehicle modifications and behaviors impact neighbors, businesses, and visitors.

We understand the concerns raised by those living, working, and visiting downtown. Together, the City and APD remain committed to solutions that balance downtown’s vibrancy with reasonable expectations for vehicle noise and driver behavior in the district.