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Ashwaubenon committee votes to pursue consultant study for safer Packerland Drive crossings
Summary
Following resident testimony about dangerous crossings, the committee voted to seek a feasibility study and sub‑area plan to identify a safe Packerland Drive crossing and neighborhood connectivity options, with staff to explore costs for the 2025 budget.
After sustained public comment and staff analysis, the Ashwaubenon Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee voted Oct. 14 to seek a consultant feasibility study to identify a safe pedestrian crossing on Packerland Drive and to create a sub‑area plan for bicycle/pedestrian connectivity in the neighborhood.
Resident Barb, who brought the concern to the committee, said neighborhood users “have to zigzag” to reach the trail and that drivers frequently exceed the speed limit on Packerland. She urged the committee to install a permanent crossing rather than relying on seasonal devices. The committee opened the floor for Barb to explain the neighborhood’s concerns before closing public comment and debating next steps.
Committee members and staff discussed multiple candidate crossing locations — Paulson, Carroll, Comanche — noting sight‑line differences and nearby driveways. The highway commissioner confirmed the crossing area is on a county road and told the committee the county will coordinate on design but will not fund retrofit costs for non‑reconstruction projects; the county may pay for pedestrian work associated with a full reconstruction but not for a village‑led retrofit.
The committee adopted a motion to recommend hiring a consultant to conduct a feasibility study and prepare recommendations on crossing type (mid‑block RRFB, signalized/hawk, or other) and connectivity to neighborhood sidewalks; staff was asked to investigate costs and include the option in the 2025 budget process.
The motion passed on a voice vote. The consultant study will analyze safety, location alternatives, accessibility (ped pads), pedestrian desire lines, and likely cost ranges so the committee and village board can consider funding and timetable.
