Milwaukee 'Moving City' art car broken down month after being introduced

It's the question that is surrounding Milwaukee's $88,000 investment that broke down just a month after being introduced.

"Regardless if this happened. If it didn't happen, there should've been a plan ready for maintenance and we should know right away who is paying for this," Westmoreland said.

The cone-covered truck was created to raise awareness on reckless driving. Westmoreland, who has been vocal about his opposition for the art piece, said he has yet to get any answers.

"When people are silent it tells me that they're not ready, that they don't know how to answer it," he said.

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Vision Zero, the initiative in charge of the vehicle, said it has to do with a suspension issue, as it cannot handle the weight of the art.

"As all car owners know, vehicles need maintenance and occasional repairs," said Jessica Wineberg, Vision Zero Policy Director. "We are lucky to have a team of experts that can fix fire trucks, street sweepers, and also The Moving City (which is really just a Ford Ranger). We anticipate the vehicle will be back on the road in the not too distant future."

"It's a slap to the general taxpayers face because they're splitting the bill for this thing, they're also putting the bill for the repair," Westmoreland said.

FOX6 News also reached out to the Milwaukee Arts Board for answers, but were referred to Mayor Cavalier Johnson's office, as the board has independent expenditure authority.