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Committee pauses review of proposed southern bike corridor to gather more detail
Summary
Committee members reviewed maps and route options for a proposed east–west bicycle corridor in the village's southern section, discussed right-of-way and environmental constraints, and voted to postpone further action so staff can document utility, right-of-way and design options.
The Ashwaubenon Public Works/Transportation Committee discussed proposed improvements for an east–west bicycle corridor in the southern part of the village and voted to postpone further action until staff can provide more detailed information on routes, right-of-way needs and environmental constraints.
Staff presentation and map: Committee members reviewed a packet map showing planned (dashed) and existing (solid) bicycle facilities in the southern village. Staff noted proposed connections linking Parkview, Glory Road, Main Street and the Main Avenue Trail; the map also showed planned trail segments and existing gaps. "In the packet, there is a map... the dash lines in the southern part of the village represent planned facilities," said Unidentified Speaker 3.
Constraints and options: Staff explained that parts of the planned route face environmental constraints, utility relocation needs and a bridge that currently supports only a single sidewalk; those constraints could make construction more costly and might require right-of-way purchases. Staff recommended acquiring needed right-of-way to keep the project shovel-ready for grant opportunities and said consultant McMahon is working with public works to locate utilities and determine necessary purchases.
Why it matters: Members emphasized that some streets with heavy truck parking or roundabout crossings may be suitable only for experienced cyclists, and that alternative accommodations (sidewalks or wider shared-use paths) may be necessary for less confident riders. Previous work to retain a bicycle refuge island at a Parkview–Ashland intersection was cited as an example of designing for safe crossings.
The vote: A member moved to postpone consideration of the southern bicycle corridor plan to the next meeting to allow staff to provide more detailed right-of-way, design and funding information; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
What the committee did not decide: The committee did not adopt a specific route, design standard, or funding plan at this meeting.
Next steps: Staff will continue work with McMahon and public works to map utilities, identify right-of-way needs and return with a more detailed, grant‑ready proposal and cost estimates at a future meeting.
