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BPAC approves bike rack request form; advances draft sidewalk snow removal policy

WausauMar 23, 20263 min read

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At the March 23, 2026 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting, members approved the February minutes with a correction, approved a City bike rack request form with estimated $80 per-rack production cost, advanced a revised 2026–2027 sidewalk snow removal policy draft for further review (including provisions for immediate abatement in some cases), and approved May National Bike Month events including a Bike to Work with the Mayor on May 12 at 7:00 a.m.

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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Approved the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes with correction (Grant Avenue -> Grand Avenue). Vote: 6-0.
Moved to incorporate comments and bring a draft 2026–2027 City sidewalk snow removal policy back to BPAC for review. Motion passed 5-1. Proposal language discussed includes immediate abatement upon first inspection for violations and an amended timeline allowing abatement after 48 hours since the end of snowfall; staff to include prior communication before implementation.
Approved City bike rack request form. Committee supported fabrication by welding students (approx. $80 per rack), rack dimensions (30" high x 26" long; two-bike, side-by-side), and a proposed rolling fee of $80. Vote: 6-0.
Approved May National Bike Month events; Bike to Work with the Mayor scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 a.m.; press release and event graphics to be prepared.
Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 PMWausau City Hall — Council Chambers, 407 Grant Street, Wausau WI 54403completed

Agenda

1 Call to order by the presiding officer.
2 Public comment.
The City of Wausau recognizes the value of public comment on local issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on city matters. Please identify yourself by name and state your address. Each statement made by a participant should be limited to 3 minutes. Direct all comments to the chair, not to members, staff, or other participants.
3 Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
a Discussion and possible action approving the February 23, 2026, meeting minutes.
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Decision: Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
4 Discussion and possible action.
a Discussion and possible action approving 2026-2027 City sidewalk snow removal policy.
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
b Discussion and possible action approving City bike rack request form.
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
c Discussion and possible action approving May National Bike Month events and promotion.
Decision: Discussion and possible action.
5 Discussion.
a Discussion on potential opportunities to provide youth safety flags and/or lights.
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Decision: Discussion.
b MPO Bike/Ped Subcommittee update
Decision: Discussion.
c City of Schofield Trail Concepts
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Decision: Discussion.
6 Update on City Projects
a Bikeshare expansion
Decision: Update on City Projects
b RRFB installation 6th Avenue/Bridge Street and 1st Avenue/Callon Street
Decision: Update on City Projects
c River Edge Parkway
Decision: Update on City Projects
7 Items for future agendas.
8 Adjournment.