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Germantown trustees weigh allowing ATV and UTV routes after long public debate
Summary
Trustees heard a lengthy presentation and public comment on allowing ATV/UTV routes in Germantown, with proponents citing economic benefits and nearby jurisdictions’ experience and opponents citing safety and traffic concerns; board agreed to place the issue on the Nov. 17 agenda for possible action.
Trustee Rick Miller introduced a discussion on legal and practical steps for allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on municipal roads, saying residents have expressed interest and noting neighboring communities have adopted routes.
Tim Rohrer, president of the Kenil Moraine ATV Association and a member of the Wisconsin ATV Association, told the board that Wisconsin has more than 65,000 miles of legal road routes for ATVs/UTVs and that many fatalities…
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