Police on the University of Wisconsin campus are ramping up enforcement of bicycle laws.

Officers are issuing warning for violations, and in two weeks will begin ticketing bicyclists.

"Officers are going to be out for the first couple of weeks making contact with individuals and issuing warnings for different violations, including failing to stop at a stop sign, failing to stop at stop lights, and also equipment violations such as not having a headlight at night," said Sgt. Aaron Chapin.

UW police say first-time violators can bypass the fine by attending a bike safety course.

The Building and Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin announced Monday that it is launching a new community program as part of the Edgewater Hotel redevelopment project.

The city of Madison, the trades council and the project's developer, the Hammes Company, entered into a formal agreement about the creation of the Community Development Program.

In a press release, council president Steve Breitlow said the program will be geared toward four primary areas: job creation and retention, workforce training and education, sustainable development and design principles, and historic preservation. While roadblocks still remain for the new Edgewater, workers are optimistic for the future.

"A lot of people are looking forward to this project," said Corey McGovern, Local 464 union member. "I guess this is a little light at [the end of] a long tunnel that we're seeing. So this project, we need to get it going as soon as possible."

More than 2,500 athletes are competing Sunday in the ninth annual Ironman Triathlon.

The 2.4-mile swim, 112K bike race and 26.2 mile marathon impacts roads in Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, Mount Horeb and much of western Dane County.

During much of the triathlon, Dane County sheriff's deputies, local police officers and volunteers will direct traffic at all major intersections along the course.

Authorities are asking drivers to use caution when approaching these intersections and to follow the traffic directions given by law enforcement to ensure safety for drivers, Ironman participants and spectators.

Dane County sheriff's officials said the triathlon could cause traffic delays Sunday.

For more information about the Ironman Triathlon courses, people can visit the Ironman Wisconsin website at http://www.ironmanwisconsin.com/.