Bicycle lanes, bump-outs and roundabouts are likely to become more common around Sheboygan with a recent initiative passed by the Common Council, and now a boost from the Federal Government.
US Senator Tammy Baldwin on Monday announced that Sheboygan is one of eight Wisconsin communities that will share a total of over $11 million from the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Known as SS4A, the program aims to fund initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Sheboygan’s $200,000 award will be used to develop a comprehensive safety action plan, known as a “Complete Streets” policy, one that was authorized at the December 4th Common Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Sorenson pointed to the recent Indiana Avenue project as an example of what people can expect.
Complete Streets programs advocate for such things as unobstructed sidewalks, well-marked bike lanes, road bumps and roundabouts that slow and control vehicular traffic in favor of pedestrians, bikers, scooters. Its detractors claim that complete streets are expensive and make things less convenient for drivers, but supporters say that it improves safety for everyone – drivers included.
The City hopes to complete its plan by the end of 2024, targeting the 2025 construction season for implementation.
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