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Middleton ATP review sparks debate over paving Pheasant Branch trail and map clarity
Summary
The committee reviewed the draft Active Transportation Plan, asked staff to clarify map keys and crash/stress metrics, and debated whether to include a proposed paved connection through parts of Pheasant Branch Conservancy — an idea proponents said would improve accessibility while conservancy staff warned it could provoke controversy and recommended separate stakeholder outreach.
The Middleton Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit Committee reviewed the draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP), heard public comments and map‑key clarifications, and spent substantial time debating a proposal to add a paved "missing link" through part of Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
A committee member proposed including a paved connection to improve year‑round accessibility and reduce maintenance issues associated with the existing gravel path. "I look at it as a transportation issue for Pheasant Branch Road," the member said, noting gravel…
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