Committee adopts long-range Trails Network Plan to guide Oak Leaf and soft-surface trails to 2050

Sep 29, 2026

Milwaukee County adopted a Trails Network Plan funded by TAP and ARPA match to guide trail investments through 2050; the plan prioritizes connectivity, equity, safety (including e-bike considerations), crossings and soft-surface trail enhancements and will enable grant eligibility for future projects.

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The committee adopted a long-range Trails Network Plan that updates the county's strategy for the Oak Leaf Trail and soft-surface trails through 2050. The plan, funded with a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant and ARPA matching funds, maps gaps, priorities, and order-of-magnitude costs for subregions and identifies top crossing improvements and equity-based priorities.

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