LINK THE LAKES

The Vision

  • “Link the Lakes” in the Town of Rome via a trail system

  • Fragmented structures common in many lake locales

  • State Hwy 13 main obstacle to connectivity

  • A safe space to walk, run and bike is needed for residents & visitors

  • Connecting people to neighborhoods and destinations

    • Beaches

    • Parks

    • Churches

    • Retail/Restaurants

    • Lester Public Library

    • Rome Town Center, Splash Pad, Farmers Market, Papa Bears Mini Golf, etc.

Multiple Benefits

  • Safety

    • Level and speed of traffic on State Hwy 13

    • Traffic study currently being conducted by WisDOT

  • Public Health

    • Promotes physical activity

    • Facilitates community networking

  • Economic Development

    • Rome Town Center

    • Tourism

  • Environmental

    • Shift to biking/walking from car travel

    • Increases access and connection to nature

Phase One Design

  • RFP resulted in design contract with Jewell Associates Engineers

  • Planning Meetings delivered a practical design

    • Tunnel/Box culvert

    • .9 Mile trail to the Town Center

    • Pedestrian bridge over 14 Mile Creek

  • Adherence to:

    • Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Handbook standards

    • ADA guidelines

  • Designated “Heart” if the future trail system

    • Foundation for the future expansion to additional reaches of the land and communities