The City of Milwaukee publishes a Route Guide map for bicyclists which illustrates the city's extensive network of bicycle trails and on-street bicycle lanes that will keep you out of traffic. You will find the map online on this website, or at most local bike shops. You can also call the Milwaukee Department of Public Works at 286-3144 to request a copy of the Bicycle Milwaukee map. For a separate map of the county's Oak Leaf Trail, call the Milwaukee County Department of Recreation and Culture at 257-6100. You should also use the email listserv to ask other bike commuters for advice on what routes are safest.
Many bike commuters ride in their work clothes.
Others ride in athletic workout clothes, and carry their work clothes in a bag, then change when they get there. Choose what will be most convenient for you based on the length of your commute, the dress code at your work site, the time of year, and your personal preference. I have a dress code at work. So do lots of bike commuters. The solution is to learn how to neatly transport a change of clothing.