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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee minutes — February 23, 2026

WausauFeb 23, 20262 min read

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Committee heard public comments about inaccessible sidewalks on Grand Avenue; approved the January 26, 2026 minutes; directed staff to revise the Draft Model E‑Bike Ordinance and return a draft for further review; reached consensus to pursue a more aggressive sidewalk snow removal enforcement process; Jonathan Smith will prepare the spring newsletter submittal (due 3/6/26). Updates included bikeshare sponsorship outreach and River Edge Parkway branding work. Next regular meeting set for March 23, 2026.

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Approved the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes (motion/second Neal/Kilian). Passed unanimously, 5-0.
Motion/second (Neal/Filtz) to incorporate committee comments into the Wausau MPO Draft Model E‑Bike Ordinance and bring a draft forward for review. Passed unanimously, 5-0.
Committee consensus to improve and accelerate the sidewalk snow removal process and enforcement to enhance safety and accessibility.
Jonathan Smith to prepare the spring newsletter submittal about his Mellow Streets map (deadline 3/6/26).
Adjournment motion approved (motion/second Neal/Filtz). Passed unanimously, 5-0.
Next regular meeting scheduled for March 23, 2026.

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

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

Agenda

1 Call to order.
2 Public comment.
3 Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
a Consideration of the January 26, 2026, meeting minutes.
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Decision: Consideration of the minutes of the preceding meeting(s).
4 Discussion and possible action.
a Wausau MPO Draft Model E-Bike Ordinance
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Decision: Discussion and possible action.
b Spring newsletter submittal - due 3/6/26
Decision: Discussion and possible action.
5 Discussion.
a Sidewalk Snow Removal Process and Procedure
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Decision: Discussion.
b MPO Bike/Ped Subcommittee Update Bicycle Friendly Community application Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant update Grand Avenue design Wisconsin Healthy Communities Summit - April 23-24, 2026, Wausau
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 Next meeting date.
a Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Decision: Next meeting date.
9 Adjournment.