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Scott Schmidt (Highway Department staff) told the committee the Wisconsin County Highway Association coordinates a national push and the county will place posters and encourage staff and partners to wear orange on the designated day. “This time of year, just a reminder to slow down and and be safe and put the phones and hours going through work zones,” Scott said, and added this year’s theme is summarized as “respect the zone. So we all get home.”

Staff described the outreach as low-cost safety promotion: posters at county buildings, social-media posts and staff photos to build public awareness. Committee members were asked to help share the message; no formal action was required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Works Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Washington County highway staff urged drivers to slow down and observe work zone safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, promoted orange-day participation and explained the county’s outreach plans.","taxTitle","Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5137,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269034,"County reports progress on transportation sustainability, intersection safety and rolling plans",80,184000,264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af&start=184&end=264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6269034/Washington-County/Wisconsin/County-reports-progress-on-transportation-sustainability-intersection-safety-and-rolling-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269034-1535a3da63d5f55b8cb4a3f753c39b7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770635225&Signature=iww9Gq71dYc0efCpsfLwBE5Z06zdjC3nVmZMrQyTefIWsHUzfnpUtLl-7WmjII7i4rEF9uRzNo0JmHNc40OvP7wmQlPJqzznYCzi719MpNuai5shL52FXE1IvGDXE2bCPt5JD7e9p7swx5tg21o36eyOXcXOTK~VKxAc7o8sqCTeB~kMlu09pdWFowVWyui2cbPcKfgnIqHg4LZZSTbehYN9tOhgLQc9YOjVUSflFhsxpDP4uJJAfmPJXBi39s5XidEyFhe8n9fX3GP3smiMc2HXzF1BHCXzlmh3wJjqlxgMFwQTW9NT2cRT0COD10rk55TkEBhwhzGhqe9B0KRnWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WASHINGTON COUNTY — County highway staff updated the Public Works Committee on three related planning efforts: transportation network sustainability plans for municipalities, an intersection safety analysis that is moving into local-plan development, and ongoing production of rolling plans now that the county plan is complete.

Josh Schulman (staff member) briefed the committee on the transportation network sustainability work. Staff reported three municipal sustainability plans are finished (Farmington and the City of West Bend are complete, and the City of Hartford is awaiting final local approval). The presentation noted progress depends on municipal schedules and local approvals, and staff will continue coordination as schedules align.

The committee heard the intersection safety analysis has completed a second draft and staff will prioritize local plan creation in response to municipal interest. Rolling plans tied to the county transportation plan will be produced as requests come in and as local prioritization occurs.

Committee members asked clarifying questions and were offered follow-up information in the agenda packet. No formal action was taken; staff will continue coordination with municipalities and return with updates as local approvals advance.","Staff updated the Public Works Committee on local transportation network sustainability plans, intersection safety analysis moving into local plan creation, and production of rolling plans following completion of the county plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269039,"Committee forwards ordinance to allow ATV/UTV use on State Highway 33 through Allenton to county board",645,2030000,2675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af&start=2030&end=2675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af/thumbnail_2030000.jpg","/articles/6269039/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Committee-forwards-ordinance-to-allow-ATVUTV-use-on-State-Highway-33-through-Allenton-to-county-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269039-adcbac1475ea65d50fad1fab1eb4edef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770635225&Signature=FWA~GGg~XZx6ioaeF2V1n59hBo6h6Dft9DPY05xil6wmnKOtf5rZEsfClCX325~icBxnAeZcLd-94T6R1OxJbDiCnAAGLIfW~BBz5QIpRZv4z7edUgAdLCFsvVWb3e656pv5lgCEj2DtS7mHDGoqAKXKkclwWqDBkGr4ke5znlQsxbq1Fj6djmZToUjaBG2JWHobolGWrZ5aa4YVg~CSaIiFqa-w-069nO4N4AopTr1GcNc7~H03ZZRn5P-ipvIgG2nn5UcQ~OJ47fWBJfsLYVgjXhcnsnZMgis2vIplYzFez4nFzEDx~EjeeDEtq1JOYYvq~LS72Ie6KhtXJVkCKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WASHINGTON COUNTY — The Washington County Public Works Committee voted to forward an ordinance to the full county board that would allow all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTV) to use a short stretch of State Highway 33 through Allenton to connect across Interstate 41.

Scott Schmidt (Highway Department staff) explained the proposal and related state rules. By statute, Scott said, “if it’s 35 or less, it’s automatically allowed” for ATV/UTV use on a state highway; the ordinance before the committee would use a statutory exception to permit ATV/UTV use on the higher-speed segment between Church Street and County Highway W that crosses I‑41.

Supervisor Ms. Pollock moved the recommendation and Supervisor Hartwick seconded. The committee approved the motion by voice vote: “All approved, say aye,” the chair called; members replied “Aye” and the motion carried. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript.

Schmidt told the committee the Wisconsin Department of Transportation responded to county inquiries and indicated the connection could be allowed under the exception. He said the county adopted multiple ATV/UTV routes and connection points several years earlier (seven routes and 10 connection locations), and this ordinance would add the Allenton link if the town adopts the identical ordinance. The town chairman has agreed to place a matching measure on the town agenda; the county and town must both adopt the same ordinance language for the route to take effect.

Committee members asked about safety history. Scott said he was not aware of on-road crashes tied to ATV/UTV use on county roads and noted crash data will be incorporated into community maps for future reference. The sheriff’s office was noted as the primary responder for crash records; staff recommended including any available crash data in the backup materials when the ordinance goes to the full county board.

The committee’s vote sends the ordinance and accompanying materials to the full county board for final action; staff emphasized that identical town approval is required for the connection point to be implemented.","The Public Works Committee voted to recommend county board approval of an ordinance to allow all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles on a stretch of State Highway 33 in Allenton under a state statutory exception; the town must adopt an identical ordinance for the connection to take effect.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6269043,"Committee reviews 2024 weekend ridership maps showing concentrated users and data limits",1354,305000,1659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af&start=305&end=1659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3048244-1b2874fd156e287e124fe87bf62998af/thumbnail_305000.jpg","/articles/6269043/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Committee-reviews-2024-weekend-ridership-maps-showing-concentrated-users-and-data-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269043-3a8377094585dd1542b066912f4cd77e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770635225&Signature=brPCynFUkq6fO7ODtASULjzedXtJjL5Flba8ijNO5EADUyw7hLwgFZKR3mzaxG~6RffOYbNm1n~BvS54JgExvKEf-dWpiNjTjcjM3Ijw2EE7sbmMPbYxmatoPDG8Hgwrl7noqKbhW35YUixeFRsIw2RvdA~ANKTRCCX1ApXZEu3nyaTnWhbSa9vU~VcBhWPGRMXOZ469mRgG78uh7EfUzvymj6h6qt6EUzWBkIEpxWlRPcy~kEh9sByZbRKZUgln0ZUEZSc9yWAVNVCXUQqTxhsRwfPzU9slz5AMmjb8DhkI4CSWEOf7XYMZN3stE5qmNaRw87iflgcruPM5ptpxJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","WASHINGTON COUNTY — Washington County Public Works Committee members reviewed a detailed set of 2024 weekend ridership maps and use statistics for the county shared-ride taxi program, focusing on frequent weekend users and how that data could inform budget and service decisions.

The presentation, led by transit manager Charlie (transit manager), showed maps that isolate riders who used weekend service 11 or more times in 2024 (the “11+” group). Committee members were told 35 individuals took 11 or more Saturday trips in 2024, and the maps break those frequent users down by trip purpose (employment, meals, shopping, social) and origin–destination lines.

The report’s authors cautioned that trip-purpose categories are self-reported by riders and can be “fuzzy.” Charlie said, “So it’s all self reported,” and noted the mapping also uses coordinates and internal data to classify destinations. The committee heard that higher shared ridership can lower cost per trip when rides are successfully combined: when two passengers share the same vehicle for overlapping trips, “that helps out a lot,” the presenter said.

Staff pointed to several practical uses for the maps: identifying where frequent weekend riders travel, which destinations attract the most trips and whether weekend service reductions would affect medical, employment or meal trips. Committee members discussed tracking private ride-hailing prices (Uber/Lyft) as a reference for the county’s fare structure and flagged the upcoming budget cycle as an appropriate time to consider fare adjustments or service changes. Charlie told the committee that eliminating weekend hours would require a public hearing.

The presentation included multiple exhibits (labeled A–J) separating Saturday and Sunday by trip purpose. Staff emphasized the maps focus on frequent weekend users (11+ trips) rather than all weekend riders, and they noted mapping errors can occur when a location’s coordinates do not match the named destination.

Committee members commended staff for the detailed visuals but said the data will need more analysis before any service change decisions. The committee received the report for review and directed staff to include the information in upcoming budget discussions and contract planning; no formal action was taken at this meeting.","County staff presented 2024 weekend ridership maps for the shared-ride taxi program, highlighting a small number of frequent weekend users, data limitations from self-reporting and implications for possible weekend service or fare changes during the upcoming budget cycle.","actionData","errors"]

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County promotes Work Zone Awareness Week, urges caution and 'Respect the Zone'

County reports progress on transportation sustainability, intersection safety and rolling plans

Committee forwards ordinance to allow ATV/UTV use on State Highway 33 through Allenton to county board

Committee reviews 2024 weekend ridership maps showing concentrated users and data limits