Village of Little Chute
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
The Village Board will be holding a public meeting on
Wednesday, April 6th at 6:00 p.m. during the Regular Board Meeting
in regards to the Village of Little Chute’s Bike and Pedestrian Plan. Every 5
years the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department updates the village’s
Bike and Pedestrian Plan. During this cycle of renewal we are updating the
Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Recommendations Map. This map designates
locations for new and existing bike lanes, signed bike routes, and shared use
paths throughout the Village. These routes, lanes, and paths are installed
either when an existing road is being reconstructed or when money is available
to do the striping, signing, or paving through the village budget. Below I have
included the definitions for a bike lane, signed route, and shared use path as
written in our Bike & Pedestrian Plan.
Bike Lane: A portion of the roadway which has been
designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or
exclusive use of bicyclists. (AASHTO) They (bicycle lanes) are usually 4-6 feet
wide. Bicycle lanes are perceived by many bicyclists as being safer and thus
encourage bicycling on these facilities. (CPORP)
Signed Route: A shared roadway which has been designated by
signing (“Bike Route”) as a preferred route for bicycle use. (AASHTO)
Shared Use Path: A bikeway physically separated from motorized
vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway
right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. Shared use paths may also
be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other
non-motorized users. (AASHTO)
On April 6th the Village Board is specifically
discussing the map of proposed and existing bike lanes, signed bike routes and
shared use paths. The entire village is invited to come to this public meeting
and share their inputs on this plan. If you have any questions prior to the
public meeting please call the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director at
920-423-3868.
Click on the following link for a full PDF file of the
proposed Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Recommendations Map. http://www.littlechutewi.org/DocumentCenter/View/3493
