Fitchburg, WI Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission 6-3-26

The Fitchburg, WI Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing primarily on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, safety, and community engagement initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming bid opening for road paving and shoulder projects scheduled to start in late summer and be completed by year-end. The commission also reviewed the status of a completed TAP grant for the B-cycle bike share program, confirming all funds were spent and reimbursements processed. Additionally, the group discussed drafting a new ordinance to allow bicycle riding on sidewalks under certain conditions, aiming to clarify legal use and improve safety while considering enforcement and education needs. Updates on the Bicycle Friendly Community status highlighted ongoing efforts to improve bike infrastructure, increase business participation, and gather data to support future funding and planning. The meeting also touched on potential funding and partnerships for bike education programs in local schools, emphasizing the importance of early childhood bike skills development. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but action items included sending the draft sidewalk ordinance to legal review and monitoring the capital improvement plan release for relevant projects.