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According to the presentation, consultants compiled five years of crash data (2019–2023), identified high-injury segments and intersections, and proposed prioritized, evidence-based countermeasures ranging from signage and chevrons to shoulder widening and intersection reconfiguration. The plan is intended to support applications for state and federal safety funding and to guide a five-year implementation and monitoring cycle.

Staff noted the plan includes lower-cost treatments (chevrons, improved signing and limited shoulder work) and higher-cost options (guardrail, culvert replacement, intersection work and, in rare cases, roundabouts). The committee emphasized that the plan provides a data-driven basis for prioritizing safety investments and for preparing project applications under programs such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Committee members asked about review cadence; staff said the plan will be revisited on a multiyear cycle and used as a living document for grant applications and capital planning. The committee voted to adopt the traffic safety action plan by voice vote.

Staff will post the plan and an interactive map for public review and said they will use the plan to prioritize safety elements as design work proceeds on corridors such as County Road D.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dunn County Highway Committee Meeting 05/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee adopted a county-specific Safe Streets for All highway traffic safety action plan, which compiles five-year crash data, identifies high-injury segments and lists suggested low- and high-cost countermeasures to reduce crashes.","taxTitle","Dunn County, Wisconsin","taxId",53943,"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},6236648,"Dunn County selects CBS Squared for County Road D Phase 2 design, with real-estate needs flagged",328,3978000,4306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a&start=3978&end=4306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a/thumbnail_3978000.jpg","/articles/6236648/Dunn-County/Wisconsin/Dunn-County-selects-CBS-Squared-for-County-Road-D-Phase-2-design-with-real-estate-needs-flagged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236648-f8da332eef587e8b2108e7d08ebed019/orig.mp4?Expires=1775367987&Signature=fCPenVZ9mQTEXGtmif2yoVPGhoUpNkZ-OhQ~d~Oob33YRbg8awMxY2CkG78izMw2k-tYehuyRrAft3R8NcR1WSyLliXJt-GyRWWlUX4DoFHFTedAMfjQ9rWFogTp1WY-dD1Xju~5D0FSAY5y0FN7jlE7KpWMiU4spDWyd29Z~pyy9zBS9GxtgnwG5IlCiWQjIkPD2k9s3e2ukQbdbzD~Np7byLV1z5~vKSzHz8fP~5ZQJfh9d1oji9W1mUbQZnIeORUhZHCEHC8sLBncpd1nqZfhOjK3QOgzMiG8rKUmC-Ury4FSJxCrELQG9bu0JP9ulmt1r1EBa0agyI6J4yDj8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dunn County engineering staff told the Highway Committee on May 14 that four firms submitted qualifications to design the next phase of County Road D, from Manor Town Hall to the high bridge near Manor Lake, and that CBS Squared scored highest in a qualifications-based selection.

Engineering staff said the scoring criteria included firm profile, qualifications, technical approach and cost (cost carried 30 percent of the evaluation). CBS Squared received the top rank (85.42 out of 100) and its proposed fee was below the county’s rough design estimate of $150,000, staff said.

The committee discussed possible work items the design must consider: shoulder widening, sight-distance improvements at intersections, guardrail, culvert or small bridge replacement and potential rock excavation in some segments, all of which can affect cost. Staff emphasized that real-estate acquisitions are likely; they anticipate some property takings for widening and safety improvements and said real-estate needs will be part of the design phase.

A motion to accept CBS Squared for the Phase 2 design was made and seconded; the committee approved the selection by voice vote.

Staff projected the design work to begin this year with a construction target of 2027, subject to funding and real-estate clearances. The committee asked staff to include safety-plan recommendations where appropriate and to coordinate early with landowners on right-of-way needs.","Engineering staff recommended and the committee approved CBS Squared to perform Phase 2 engineering on County Road D (Manor Town Hall to high bridge near Manor Lake); staff estimated design cost under the $150,000 estimate and noted real-estate purchases will be required.",{"_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},6236653,"Dunn County weighs building snow trucks in-house and approves purchase of two 1-ton pickups",4210,824000,5034000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a&start=824&end=5034","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6236653/Dunn-County/Wisconsin/Dunn-County-weighs-building-snow-trucks-in-house-and-approves-purchase-of-two-1-ton-pickups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236653-6283158160f9925aab36b3f94fa67c9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775367987&Signature=Pp~BL74anAUH7pY3kO2qm3JWGo~JOkApYHHKFJVTJmPVBxmvC-gq7EsYpptT87BGUb7aGgmznz6Bh9mkBuwwCdOZpFyWQUUT8-a4AgZhx2HY8~zq92a328MXMUQd4nT7wb9JciH37IdShQpt4Y2Jmn~ZLRxKyf04V6yY8-9FDsA2Fhk2odOwX1XEOIstHlpMQwn~pm0jpENg9IZ5flqG5LUmuey-kXbdo~q5ruu3~KOfyEB~xevTdAbqlnkcwCs2HOhGh2oWPFjv4hY8sSdHmjD0bkukHpxDt7mgBR5P8Pr-tm5IASNF4-urEyJnrzbSBe7qvga5jbJcK0bdlfyzTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Highway staff described a months-long review of whether to continue fabricating heavy winter trucks in-house or contract the work out.

A staff member said the county has “approximately $380,000 invested in these trucks” (referring to two recently built units) and estimated outside fabrication for the same truck would have cost less or been comparable. He said fabrication hours declined between the first and second in-house truck, noting the first took “almost 700” hours and later units were closer to 350 hours.

The staff discussion covered trade-offs: in-house work keeps mechanics’ experience in the county’s shop and can speed repairs, but the labor-intensive process raises depreciation and opportunity costs. The group discussed removing underbody spreader systems on some trucks to reduce fabrication time and equipment cost; one staff member said removing an underbody and a brine system could save about $50,000 on a chassis.

Committee members and staff also discussed blade use and winter costs. Staff reported unusually high usage of cutting blades last winter and estimated current replacement needs and lead times. The meeting record shows concerns about storage and shop space for large trucks and whether certain trucks should be dedicated to interstate use to extend their life.

On procurement, the committee voted to purchase two 1-ton work trucks under the state contract. The state-contract quote used in discussion listed a per-unit price in the meeting materials; staff explained that model-year pricing and state contract availability change annually and that the quoted price was time-limited. The motion to acquire two pickup trucks was made and seconded and the committee approved the purchase.

No formal county-wide policy change about in-house fabrication was adopted at the meeting. Staff said they have paused plans to fabricate the next two units and will further evaluate whether to continue building trucks in-house or outsource fabrication.

Committee members asked staff to return with additional cost comparisons and with options that could prioritize local dealers or multi-year procurement if the board seeks to emphasize local purchasing in future capital plans.","Staff reported in-house fabrication of two heavy trucks has cost about $380,000 and that the county will pause additional in-house fabrication while evaluating cost and labor. The committee approved buying two 1-ton work pickups via the state contract.",{"_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},6236658,"Dunn County crews begin pulverize-and-repave season; several projects advance while others stall for land buyouts",1940,54000,1994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a&start=54&end=1994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3355765-04bcb021af9f5e0ec8c92eefa0559e8a/thumbnail_54000.jpg","/articles/6236658/Dunn-County/Wisconsin/Dunn-County-crews-begin-pulverize-and-repave-season-several-projects-advance-while-others-stall-for-land-buyouts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6236658-0f4d80bcef898e1eef7829849a262cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775367987&Signature=TZQzz-6UoRYLYXE1y7uIiUL5IS9t7s4gakx1Heq70qArJknn6eUql1eGPJm0T0enCRuaF038HJqc8W6QO9jkqCA4NdWYsxs2U16w4PRRRDBwB0b~lgyCGjW5GZsCSJksd~rS4Chtu7ikMDgGboT25z2RMhj4VuRdELkJyH95PILhFAxM5eYgziSMeAH--BKF4dbrAgw6Fu1LMQ3h~1OmUEoRCf25tSXTPIXENKEns7H~kqqHta04euPMyWZGxPTcrihpj5EyVq2cfCm7l-FDCkx4GNhOkOZJDb7mAKfbH~P697na5~BEnaMNPf464NXaGvuOQoT~SWChYjkcC7aBgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brent (Highway staff member) told the Dunn County Highway Committee on May 14 that crews have started this year’s pulverize-and-repave work, with active crews on sections of County Road G, County Road Y and County Road J and culverts already installed on many jobs.

“The projects are moving,” Brent said, listing pulverizing on County Road G from 25 to D, work at the corner between Quillings and Wall, pulverizing on County Road Y near the old Galley shop and culvert installations and 3-inch rock placement on County Road J. He said grading on County Road S is complete and that paving on S is scheduled for next week.

The update explained other routine spring activity: spray patching and crack sealing, PGR (vegetation) spraying in right-of-way — done in half the county this year — sweeping, and shoulder rock replenishment where reclaiming left shoulders thin. Staff noted some town-maintenance work and that state routes receive periodic county support.

Engineering staff warned one larger reconstruction — the County Road D/G project — could be delayed. The project requires additional right-of-way; appraisals have started on two parcels and, if landowners do not agree on compensation, the county may need to start condemnation proceedings. “If at the end of the month we don’t get things moving on it here, I’m gonna probably shut the project down for the year,” the staff member said.

The committee heard that portions of County Road G where right-of-way is secured — for example the stretch near Jakes Bridge south to Styers Farm — will proceed even if the full D/G corridor cannot this season. Staff said smaller advance tasks, such as placing culverts where real estate is complete, are possible while the remainder of the project is in abeyance.

Committee members asked about near-term traffic impacts; staff said paving and pulverizing will require local traffic controls but that the department coordinates schedules to minimize disruption. The department expects most current work to continue through the summer and will return to the committee with status updates.

Less-urgent items noted in the meeting included bridge structure inspections (a 20–foot to 6–20 foot structure inspection program with about 70 structures to review) and a pending bid result for the County Road V/Flaton Creek project that the county expected within a few days of the meeting.

For residents, the near-term takeaway is active road work across multiple county roads this spring; for larger reconstruction on County Road D/G, progress depends on completing land purchases or, failing that, starting condemnation and deferring construction.","Highway staff reported active pulverizing, culvert work and rock placement on multiple county roads and said paving is scheduled next week on County Road S. A larger County Road D/G reconstruction faces potential delay because of unsettled real-estate acquisitions.","actionData","errors"]

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