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Middleton committee weighs paving, permeable surfaces and e‑bike rules for Conservancy trails
Summary
The Ped/Bike/Transit Committee reviewed the Fox Community Forest and Graeber Pond conservancy plans, debating whether to pave limestone trails, prefer permeable surfaces, set trail speed limits for e‑bikes and prioritize water‑mitigation and connectivity to nearby sidewalks and Highway 12.
The Middleton Ped/Bike/Transit Committee spent much of its meeting reviewing trail recommendations in the Fox Community Forest and the Graeber Pond Conservancy plan, with members split over paving, surface type and how to manage rising e‑bike speeds.
Staff asked for committee feedback on the Conservancy’s trail pages and maps. Keaton and other cyclists urged paving some limestone trails to increase usability and personal use. Others — including Kirsten Cloughner and committee members concerned about wetlands and drainage — said any paved sections should use permeable surfaces or…
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