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Home My WebLink AboutTransportation Coordination Committee - Agenda - 4/25/2023K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\TCC Meeting Notice 2023-04-23.docx Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715) 373-6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ________________________________________________________________________________________ FROM: Carrie Linder, Aging and Disability Services Manager DATE: April 18, 2023 RE: Meeting Notice The Bayfield County Department of Human Services Transportation Coordinating Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Public participation is welcome. This meeting is remote only with participation available via Microsoft Teams or telephone: To join on your computer or mobile app, please ‘Control, Click’ the link below or left click and choose “Open Hyperlink” to connect. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 270 973 799 866 Passcode: LBnW3w Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 715-318-2087,,698276067# United States, Eau Claire Phone Conference ID: 698 276 067# Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3- 1(c)). Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations should contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, extension 110, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time so appropriate arrangements can be made. The agenda includes: Approval of the November 29, 2022 draft meeting minutes; s85.21 Trust Fund Presentation; 2022 s85.21 Financial Report, Review of 2023 s85.21 funded projects; Review County Comprehensive Plan-Transportation Section; 2023 work plan; Future meeting dates and times; Adjournment. cc: Post (bulletin board and website) Dennis Pocernich, County Board Chair Lynn Divine, County Clerk Human Services Board Elizabeth Skulan, BCDHS Director Management Staff Daily Press K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\TCC Meeting Agenda 2023-04-23.docx 1 Department of Human Services 117 East Fifth Street P.O. Box 100 Washburn, WI 54891-0100 Telephone (715) 373-6144 Fax (715) 373-6130 Email: baycodhs@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE RE: April 25, 2023, A&D Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Dear Committee Members: Please be advised that the next Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 25 2023, 3:00pm with remote access only available via Microsoft Teams or telephone. To join on your computer or mobile app, please ‘Control, Click’ the link below or left click and choose ‘Open Hyperlink” to connect. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 270 973 799 866 Passcode: LBnW3w Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 715-318-2087,,698276067# United States, Eau Claire Phone Conference ID: 698 276 067# Notice is hereby given, in the event the standing committee does not have a quorum, the County Board Chair or Vice Chair may act as an ex officio member (County ordinance, Chapter 3, section 2-3-1 (c)). The agenda for the meeting is as follows: AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Discussion and Possible Action – Review and approval of the November 29, 2022 Carla Becker (Vice Chairman) Carrie Linder Perri Campbell Mary Dougherty (Chairman) Jeff Benton Jeremy Oswald Any person planning to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Department of Human Services at 715-373-6144, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\TCC Meeting Agenda 2023-04-23.docx 2 meeting minutes. 3. S85.21 Trust Fund Presentation: Lori Jacobson and Eric Anderson-Specialized Transit Section, WI DOT 4. Review 2022 s85.21 Financial Report 5. Review of 2023 s85.21 funded projects 6. Review and comment-County Comprehensive Plan-Transportation Section 7. 2023 work plan 8. Future meetings 9. Motion or Chair Statement to Adjourn Thank you! Sincerely, Carrie Linder Aging and Disability Services Manager c: Bayfield County DHS Transportation Coordinating Committee Members Mr. Mark Abeles Allison, County Administrator Bayfield County Department of Human Services Board Lynn Divine, Bayfield County Clerk Bayfield County Department of Human Services Managers K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Minutes\TCC minutes 2022\2022-11-29 TCC meeting minutes-draft CAL.doc 1 BAYFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING/CONFERENCE ROOM B DATE November 29, 2022 TIME 3 pm Committee Members Present: Jeremy Oswald, Mary Dougherty, Perri Campbell, Carrie Linder Committee Members Excused: Carla Becker Committee Member Absent: Jeff Benton Staff Present: Elizabeth Skulan, Mark Abeles-Allison Other Present: Bob Anderson, Pat Daoust, Shari Nutt 1. Call to Order and Introductions- At the request of Chair Dougherty, Linder called the meeting to order at 3:00 and introductions were made. 2. Discussion and Possible Action- Review and approval of the September 22, 2022 meeting minutes. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried. 3. Action - Open the floor for public hearing for public comment, input on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried. 4. Opportunity for public comment on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application- Linder reviewed the 2023 85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Discussion around the ridership demographics for BayCo Door To Door took place. Public Transit Manager Pat Daoust reported that the majority (65%) of riders are elderly or disabled. The application was presented at the Iron River congregate meal site; no comments were received. 5. Bayfield County Highway Department Presentation-Commissioner Robert Anderson- Anderson presented on the Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan’s draft of the Transportation Element for 2023 – 2033. Discussion included adding larger signage, more visible (reflective tape) on signs, incorporate biking and walking paths along County roads, traffic calming efforts to decrease speed/increase driver attentiveness, carpooling parking areas, more waysides/rest areas (with possible EV charging stations). Anderson will send future drafts of the element to Linder for distribution to the TCC. 6. Discussion and Possible Action - County Comprehensive Plan-Transportation Section --Not at this time; committee will continue review at next meeting in February. 7. Age definition of a senior- Linder reported Bayfield County currently defines a senior at 60 years of age. Ashland and Sawyer Counties are also at 60 years of age for 85.21 grant. Ashland is considering lowering the age to 55. BART is considering DRAFT: Subject to change at the next TCC meeting K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Minutes\TCC minutes 2022\2022-11-29 TCC meeting minutes-draft CAL.doc 2 lowering the age to 55. Red Cliff recognizes all elders at 55. Skulan requested defining the volume and cost increase due to lowering the age to 55. This change is tabled for the time being. 8. Transportation Directory-Tabled until February meeting. 9. Action - Close the floor for public hearing for public comment, input on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Linder called for final comments for the 85.21 transportation grant. None were received. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried to close the floor for the public hearing. Open the floor for public hearing for public comment, input on the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Oswald motions, Campbell seconds, motion carried. 10. Discussion and Possible Action - Approve the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. Oswald motions, Dougherty seconds, motion carried to recommend approval of the 2023 s85.21 Transportation Grant Application. 11. Future Meetings-Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 3pm. 12. Adjournment- Statement to adjourn by Chair Linder at 3:57 motion carried. Minutes respectfully submitted by Mary Dougherty Account #Service Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Total Admin Split Semi Annual Total YTD Net projects DHS Bay. Co. Trans. Provided Services 1,371.38 1,237.52 1,638.93 1,566.21 1,695.06 2,335.58 9,844.68 54613-332 IR-Bay. Co. Trans. Van Expense - IR-Admin. Split 5,016.72 14,861.40 14,861.40 46665 IR-Bay. Co. Trans. Revenues - - - 46665 BART - - - 46665 BART Revenue-IR Project - - - 46665 BART Revenue-Washburn Project (Blue Goose)- - - 54613 Bay Area Rural Transit (BART)1.79 10.09 4,550.00 10.09 10.09 4,582.06 4,582.06 4,582.06 54613 Cable Area Transit Program/Namekagon Transit 10,001.79 10.09 10.09 10.09 10,032.06 10,032.06 10,032.06 54613 Iron River Transit Program-BART 1.79 10.09 7,106.03 10.09 10.09 7,138.09 7,138.09 7,138.09 54613 Red Cliff Elderly & Disabled Transportation 1.79 10.09 10.09 10.09 32.06 32.06 32.06 54613 Supplemental Transportation (Includes MH/AODA Transit)447.50 71.97 10.09 541.71 1,071.27 1,071.27 1,071.27 54613 Van Service-BART (Door2Door)1.80 10.09 119.16 10.09 10.10 151.24 151.24 151.24 54613 Volunteer Driver Program (TAP)1.80 325.43 327.61 417.12 832.63 746.64 2,651.23 2,651.23 2,651.23 54613 Washburn Area Bus Program (BART-Blue Goose)1.80 10.09 8,200.00 10.10 10.09 8,232.08 8,232.08 8,232.08 54613-299.980 & 981 Volunteer Driver Mileage (TAP)- Volunteer Driver Admin Split - 5,016.72 5,016.72 46664 Volunteer Driver Revenues (Co-pay)(47.05) (117.08) (37.58) (90.24) (45.00) (336.95) (336.95) 4,679.77 Admin (Split 50/50 Vol. Dr & Bay. Co.)1,373.64 1,111.97 1,782.09 1,729.54 1,880.54 2,155.66 10,033.44 Total 13,205.08 2,760.38 23,606.74 3,675.29 4,388.63 5,795.14 - 53,431.26 10,033.44 53,431.26 53,431.26 53,431.26 Account #Service July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Final Total Admin Split Semi Annual Total Total YTD YTD Net projects DHS Bay. Co. Trans. Provided Services 1,168.14 1,870.27 1,453.73 1,951.95 2,559.40 3,323.81 394.31 12,721.61 54613-332 IR-Bay. Co. Trans. Van Expense - IR-Admin. Split - 5,227.11 17,948.72 32,810.12 32,810.12 46665 IR-Bay. Co. Trans. Revenues - - - - 46665 BART - - - - 46665 BART Revenue-IR Project - - - - 46665 BART Revenue-Washburn Project (Blue Goose)- - - - 54613 Bay Area Rural Transit (BART)2.87 1.90 37.50 60.76 103.03 103.03 4,685.09 4,685.09 54613 Cable Area Transit Program/Namekagon Transit 2.87 1.90 37.50 60.76 103.03 103.03 10,135.09 10,135.09 54613 Iron River Transit Program-BART 2.87 1.90 37.50 60.76 103.03 103.03 7,241.12 7,241.12 54613 Red Cliff Elderly & Disabled Transportation 2.87 1.90 6,907.00 37.50 60.76 7,010.03 7,010.03 7,042.09 7,042.09 54613 Supplemental Transportation (Includes MH/AODA Transit)445.61 1,357.25 1.90 (972.53) 340.73 1,194.13 2,367.09 2,367.09 3,438.36 3,438.36 54613 Van Service-BART (Door2Door)2.87 1.91 37.50 60.76 103.04 103.04 254.28 254.28 54613 Volunteer Driver Program (TAP)790.87 829.38 635.05 753.77 987.61 1,200.76 1,372.51 6,569.95 6,569.95 9,221.18 9,221.18 54613 Washburn Area Bus Program (BART-Blue Goose)2.86 1.91 37.50 60.75 103.02 103.02 8,335.10 8,335.10 54613-299.980 & 981 Volunteer Driver Mileage (TAP)- Volunteer Driver Admin Split - 5,227.11 5,227.11 10,243.83 46664 Volunteer Driver Revenues (Co-pay)(140.00) (84.80) (138.75) (271.87) (161.56) (20.00) (213.00) (1,029.98) (1,029.98) (1,366.93) 8,876.90 - Admin (Split 50/50 Vol. Dr & Bay. Co.)935.21 1,560.47 1,364.67 1,920.91 1,944.92 2,473.32 254.72 10,454.22 Total 3,217.04 5,532.57 3,328.02 11,261.76 4,582.84 7,683.17 3,002.67 38,608.07 10,454.22 38,608.07 92,039.33 Net Claim 92,039.33 92,039.33 92,039.33 2022 DOT Claim K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\2022 DOT claim DOT claim-1-4 Qtr 2022 Total Total Budget Difference Bay Area Rural Transit (BART)4,685.09 3,640.00 (1,045.09) Cable Area Transit Program/Namekagon Transit 10,135.09 8,000.00 (2,135.09) WISSIS Iron River Transit Program-BART 7,241.12 5,685.00 (1,556.12) Actual Red Cliff Elderly & Disabled Transportation 7,042.09 5,525.00 (1,517.09) Purchased 50,352.31 13,205.08 Jan - Supplemental Transportation (Includes MH/AODA Transit)3,438.36 39,760.00 36,321.64 Provided 22,566.29 2,760.38 Feb 0.00 Van Service-BART (Door2Door)254.28 119.00 (135.28) 23,606.74 Mar 0.00 Volunteer Driver Program (TAP)9,221.18 10,600.00 1,378.82 Admin 20,487.66 Washburn Area Bus Program (BART-Blue Goose)8,335.10 6,560.00 (1,775.10) Revenue (1,366.93) 3,675.29 Apr - 4,388.63 May 0.00 Sub Total 50,352.31 79,889.00 29,536.69 Total 92,039.33 5,795.14 Jun - - Bay. Co. Trans. Provided Services 22,566.29 3,217.04 Jul 0.00 Iron River Revenues - 5,532.57 Aug - Volunteer Driver Revenues (Co-pay)(1,366.93) 3,328.02 Sep (0.00) Bay Area Rural Transit (BART)- BART Revenue-IR Project - 11,261.76 Oct - Washburn Area Bus Program (BART)- 4,582.84 Nov - Iron River Van Expenses - 7,683.17 Dec (0.00) Admin (Split between IR & Vol. Dr.)20,487.66 3,002.67 Final 0.00 Total Provided & Receipts 41,687.02 92,039.33 Total Grand Total 92,039.33 79,889.00 (12,150.33) 92,039.33 (0.00) K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\2022 DOT claim DOT claim-1-4 Qtr 2022 DOT Costs Fiscal Year Ending 2022 BART Cable Transit- Namekagon Transit Iron River Transit - BART Red Cliff Supplemental Transportation Assistance (Includes MH/AODA) Van Service- BART Volunteer Drivers (Includes CORE) Washburn Transit-BART Blue Goose Total Expenses 4,685.09 10,135.09 7,241.12 7,042.09 26,004.65 254.28 9,221.18 8,335.10 72,918.60 Admin - - - 10,243.83 10,243.83 - 20,487.66 Revenues - - - - (1,366.93) - (1,366.93) Net Expenditures 4,685.09 10,135.09 7,241.12 7,042.09 36,248.48 254.28 18,098.08 8,335.10 92,039.33 DOT Funds 3,904.24 8,445.91 6,034.27 5,868.41 30,207.07 211.90 15,081.73 6,945.92 76,699.44 Match 780.85 1,689.18 1,206.85 1,173.68 6,041.41 42.38 3,016.35 1,389.18 15,339.89 YTD 2022 4,685.09 10,135.09 7,241.12 7,042.09 36,248.48 254.28 18,098.08 8,335.10 92,039.33 Prev QTRS 4,586.83 10,036.83 7,142.86 36.83 24,159.75 156.02 12,991.09 8,236.85 67,347.06 Current QTR 98.26 98.26 98.26 7,005.26 12,088.73 98.26 5,106.99 98.25 24,692.27 2022 Total Budget Expenses 4,550.00 10,000.00 23,000.00 6,907.00 46,085.00 75,118.00 15,000.00 39,115.00 219,775.00 Revenues (4,000.00) (1,200.00) (9,014.00) (900.00) (15,114.00) Net Expenditures 4,550.00 10,000.00 19,000.00 6,907.00 44,885.00 66,104.00 14,100.00 39,115.00 204,661.00 Funding Sources S. 85.21 Funds $79,889 3,640.00 8,000.00 5,685.00 5,525.00 39,760.00 119.00 10,600.00 6,560.00 79,889.00 S 85.21 Trust Fund 30,915.00 30,915.00 County Funds 910.00 2,000.00 1,421.00 1,382.00 5,125.00 - 3,500.00 1,640.00 15,978.00 Other - - - - - - - Total 4,550.00 10,000.00 7,106.00 6,907.00 44,885.00 119.00 14,100.00 39,115.00 126,782.00 Allocation 79,889.00 Match required 15,977.80 Total alloc.95,866.80 YTD Claim 92,039.33 Red Cliff Match - Match 15,339.89 Allocation 76,699.44 Total Claim 92,039.33 Total Expenditures 92,039.33 Balance 3,827.47 637.91 Match 3,189.56 Unspent Alloc to Trust 3,827.47 Total K:\Agendas and Minutes\Transportation Coord Committee\TCC Meeting information\TCC meeting info 2023\2023-04-25 TCC meeting information\2022 DOT claim DOT funding County of Project Name BAY AREA RURAL TRANSIT (BART) CABLE AREA TRANSIT BAYCO DOOR 2 DOOR Red Cliff Tribal Elder and Disabled Transportation Supplemental Transportation Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) WASHBURN TRANSIT NA Totals Total Project Expenses $5,850.00 $12,600.00 $68,422.00 $6,907.00 $28,000.00 $33,710.00 $110,459.00 $0.00 $121,779.00 §85.21 Annual Allocation $4,680.00 $10,080.00 $800.00 $5,525.00 $23,752.00 $27,692.00 $7,360.00 $0.00 $79,889.00 §85.21 Trust Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $30,915.00 $0.00 $30,915.00 County funds $1,170.00 $2,520.00 $200.00 $1,382.00 $4,248.00 $4,618.00 $1,840.00 $0.00 $15,978.00 Passenger Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,400.00 Older American Act (OAA)$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 §5310 grant funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total from other funds $0.00 $0.00 $67,422.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70,344.00 $0.00 $137,766.00 1.$0.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48,802.00 $0.00 $73,802.00 2.$0.00 $0.00 $34,211.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,950.00 $0.00 $39,161.00 3.$0.00 $0.00 $8,211.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,592.00 $0.00 $24,803.00 4.$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5.$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 6.$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Expenses - revenue =$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Project Expenses Project Revenue by Funding Source COUNTY ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION 2023 PROJECT BUDGET SUMMARY BAYFIELD 85.21 County Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance CY 2022 Application | Summary 1 of 1 Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-1 3.Transportation Introduction The transportation network in Bayfield County is dominated primarily by vehicular travel. The County and region have some small airports and an extensive recreational trail network. There is minimal transit activity and no rail activity in Bayfield County. Several major state and US roadways traverse the County and provide access between rural lower density areas and the higher density employment and residential areas of the County and region. Critical to the transportation plan is the balance of transportation needs with environmental factors and desired land use. The transportation system will provide safe and efficient movement of goods and services and will support Bayfield County’s economic and environmental goals. Existing Roadway Network Bayfield County’s roadway network consists of 2,410 miles of roadway. The County’s primary transportation network includes major State and US highways including USH 2, STH 13, USH 63, and STH 27. Bayfield County also has several County Trunk Highways connecting these roadways. Table 3-1 summarizes the mileage of roadways in Bayfield County by jurisdiction. Table 3-1: Existing Roadway Mileage Classification Miles of Roadway % of Total Federal Highway 72.1 3.0% State Highway 88.9 3.7% County Highway 174.8 7.2% Local Roads 1,864.5 77.3% County Forest Roads 209.8 8.7% Total 2,410.1 100.0% Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Functional Classification Roadways are categorized using the Functional Classification System. Roads are placed into functional categories based on the degree to which they provide access to adjacent properties and provide mobility to through traffic. The hierarchy includes roads which are primarily oriented to the movement of traffic and mobility which are called principal arterials. At the other end of the hierarchy are local roads which serve primarily as access to property and mobility is limited to getting traffic to a collector road. Table 3-2 represents the functional classification of roadways in Bayfield County. 1)Principal Arterials - Principal arterial roads provide connections between cities and regions. They move large volumes of traffic on reasonably direct routes. Private property access, parking and traffic signals are often limited to help facilitate smooth traffic flow through rural areas. STH 63 and USH 2 serve as the only principal arterials in Bayfield County. DRAFT Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-2 2) Minor Arterials - In conjunction with the principal arterials, minor arterials serve cities, large communities and other major traffic generators providing intra- regional and inter-area traffic movements. STHs 13 and 27 serve as minor arterials. 3) Collectors (major and minor) - Collector roads generally provide major and/or minor connections within a community or neighborhood and link local roads to arterial roads. Parking and private property access is generally available on these roads. The CTH system and several local roads serve as collectors. Major collectors include CTHs A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, M, N, 118, 137, East Ondossagon Rd, Ondossagon Rd, Church Corner Rd, Star Route, Forest Rd 236, Stage Rd, Federal Forest Rd 236, Lake Rd, N Lake Owen Dr, S Lake Owen Dr, Spider Lake Fire Ln, and the Madeline Island Ferry Service. Minor collectors include CTHs F, I, J, Y, and 50 others. 4) Local Roads - Local and federal forest roads are all other roads that are not classified as arterials or collectors. Local roads handle the least amount of traffic volume but provide direct access to private property. They are generally narrower than the other types of roads and generally allow parking. Table 3-2: Functional Road Classification Classification Miles of Roadway % of Total Principal arterials 72.1 3.0% Minor arterials 79.2 3.3% Collectors (major/minor) 432.2 17.9% Local Roads 1,826.6 75.7% Total 2,410.1 100.0% Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The Bayfield County Forestry Department maintains a list of forest roads within the County Forest. These roads are not included in the total of the overall transportation network. Restrictions for the use of County Forest Roads are outlined within the Bayfield County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Historic Traffic Volumes Traffic counts are reported as the number of vehicles expected to pass a given location on an average day of the year. This value is called the Annual average daily traffic (AADT) and is based on a short duration traffic count, usually 48 hours, taken at the location. This count is then adjusted for the variation in traffic volume throughout the year and the average number of axles per vehicle. Short duration counts are collected over three, six, or ten-year cycles at more than 26,000 rural and urban locations throughout the state. AADT counts for selected years and locations across Bayfield County are represented in Table 3-3. Overall, the transportation system is carrying more daily trips on the roadway networks that have been in place for decades. The state highway system in Bayfield County has the highest levels of traffic, in part due to the highways serving as a DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-3 connection between cities and regions. Most County highways have average daily traffic below 1,000 vehicles per day. The large geographic area (1,478 mi2) of Bayfield County places a reliance on the county highway system to provide intra-county connections to communities. Future financial constraints to the County Highway Department will result in deferred maintenance and rehabilitation of the nearly 173 miles of county trunk highway. Table 3-3: Select Highway Traffic Count Data Location 2006 2009 2012 2015 2018 USH 2 W of Iron River 5,200 6,200 5,300 4,900 4,400 USH 2 E of Iron River 5,900 6,400 5,000 4,600 3,900 USH 2 E of STH 27 3,900 5,000 4,300 4,600 5,300 USH 2 W of USH 63 4,800 5,100 5,300 4,500 4,500 USH 2 2mi NE of USH 63 5,600 7,200 6,700 5,600 5,900 USH 2 Btwn STH 137 & State Farm Rd - 8,800 6,300 5,800 5,800 USH 2/USH 63 - N of CTH G 6,500 7,200 6,800 7,600 6,400 USH 2 1.5mi W of CTH E 3,600 3,500 3,700 3,600 3,500 STH 13 Btwn USH 2 & Cherryville Rd 7,000 7,600 7,000 6,900 7,500 STH 13 Btwn Nevers & Engoe Rds 6,200 9,200 6,400 6,900 6,900 STH 13 W of CTH C 6,400 8,700 6,800 6,500 7,000 STH 13 Bayfield St Btwn 7th Ave W & 8th Ave 7,300 11,800 6,500 - 7,100 STH 13 Btwn Washington & 2nd Ave W - 9,900 6,000 7,100 7,200 STH 13 NE of CTH J 3,500 4,200 3,400 - 4,100 STH 13 Rittenhouse Btwn 2nd & 1st St 3,600 4,400 3,300 - 2,900 STH 13 Btwn Old CTH K & Compton Rd 870 570 540 - 1,000 STH 13 0.5mi W of CTH C 1,100 1,000 980 - 1,100 STH 13 Btwn CTH A S & Grand Ave - 1,600 1,000 - 1,400 STH 27 Btwn Pease & Twin Bay Rds - 790 720 - 1,100 STH 118 3.5mi E of USH 63 840 900 1,100 - - USH 63 S of CTH F & STH 118 - 3,400 2,200 2,100 2,100 USH 63 N of CTH E 1,800 2,700 2,100 2,600 2,000 USH 63 Btwn CTH E & Dybedal Rd - 2,700 2,100 2,200 1,900 USH 63 Btwn Dybedal Rd & Matts Ln - 3,200 2,200 2,500 2,000 USH 63 W of CTH D 1,700 3,200 2,100 1,800 2,000 USH 63 Btwn CTH N & Delta Drummond Rd - 2,600 2,300 2,200 2,200 USH 63 0.25mi S of Wittwer & S Pine Rock Rd 1,900 3,300 2,800 2,100 2,200 USH 63 1.5mi S of CTH M 2,800 3,600 3,200 3,000 2,900 Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-4 Commuting Patterns Commuting is defined as transportation between your home and your main or regular place of work. Your “home” is the place where you reside. According to American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2017-2021, the average travel time to work for residents of Bayfield County was 23.3 minutes. Most Bayfield County residents commuted to work alone while driving a car, truck, or van (83.5%) followed by 9.7% who carpooled. The remaining modes of transportation to work included public transportation (2.3%), walking (3.0%), and bicycle (0.3%). Based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2017-2021, 36.2% of Bayfield County residents were employed outside of the County. The City of Ashland, Ashland County is the primary destination for outbound commuters. The balance of commuter travel in Bayfield County is spread among the smaller towns and villages of the County. Commuting patterns of Bayfield County residents based on place of work is found in Table 3-4. Table 3-4: Commuting Patterns Place of Work 2006 Worked in State of Wisconsin 95.6% Worked in Bayfield County 59.4% Worked Outside of Bayfield County 36.2% Worked Outside of Wisconsin 4.4% Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2017-2021 Modes of Transportation While the primary mode of transportation is the personal vehicle (car or truck) several other modes provide critical transportation services. Air Transportation Bayfield County has a limited number of small public airports, and only one airport, the Cable Union Airport, has an asphalt runway. There are several small private airfields throughout the county that primarily serve private interests including hospitals. Regional charter flights and airfreight service is accommodated by the publicly owned John F. Kennedy Memorial located in Ashland County. Bayfield County is located in close proximity to two large airports with service outside the region. These are the Gogebic Iron County Airport near the City of Ironwood, Michigan, and the Duluth International Airport in Duluth, Minnesota. Bayfield County airports are listed in Table 3-5. DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-5 Table 3-5: Bayfield County Airports Airport/Airfield Municipality Status Petit Cache Airport Bayfield Private Cable Union Airport Cable Public Cornucopia Field Airport Cornucopia Private Eau Claire Lakes Airport Drummond Public Vietmeier Airport Herbster Private Bayfield County Airport Iron River Public Old Dairy Airport Washburn Private Batten Lake Owen Sea Plane Base Drummond Private Bayfield County Hospital Heliport Washburn Private Oulu Airport Oulu Private Fourmile Creek Airport Washburn Private Sischo's Airport Port Wing Private Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Trucking Transportation County and state highways provide adequate trucking access for delivery of goods and products, while the local roadway system enables commercial and forestry related products to be transported to local businesses. Continued maintenance of local, County and State roadways is critical to ensure safe and efficient travel. Deteriorated roadways can result in increased maintenance costs and the potential of discouraging businesses from locating throughout the County due to inadequate infrastructure. On many local and County highways, seasonal weight limits must be posted to prevent damage. Regional Wisconsin Long Truck Operator Maps identify designated long truck routes and restricted truck routes in Wisconsin. Bayfield County is included on the Northwest Region Map. Great Lakes Waterborne commerce on Lake Superior has had a significant role in economic development of the region. Traditionally, agricultural products, forest resources, and mining products have comprised the bulk of cargos being exported from the Lake Superior basin. Harbor facilities within Bayfield County are designed primarily to accommodate vessels used for fishing and recreational watercraft. These types of facilities are found in the communities of Bayfield, Washburn, Cornucopia, Port Wing, and Red Cliff, and in the Towns of Washburn and Russell. The City of Washburn still maintains and operates a commercial bulk cargo dock capable of landing cargoes from Great Lakes freighters. The Madeline Island Ferry Line provides transportation between the City of Bayfield and the town of La Pointe located on Madeline Island. The ferry runs several times per day depending on the season and weather. The trip takes approximately 25 minutes, and the ferry can accommodate vehicles up to 22 feet in length with an additional cargo trailer (including boats), delivery and moving type vehicles, motor homes and camping DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-6 trailers up to 35 feet in length, and cargo trailers up to 30 feet in length. In winter, when conditions allow, an ice road is open from Bayfield to Madeline Island as well. Scenic Byway Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Scenic Byway highlights the historical, cultural, geological, and recreational assets along a 70-mile segment of STH 13 on the Bayfield Peninsula. The majesty of Lake Superior unfolds along the Byway with sweeping views of the "big lake" and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The Byway passes through quaint harbor towns, near orchards, fruit farms, and through the homeland of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The Byway helps draw attention to the outdoor recreation opportunities, sand beaches, museums, and art galleries along with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging. Rail During the late 1970s and 1980s a flurry of rail abandonments resulted in one main rail line bisecting the middle of the County. The track is now part of the Tri-County Corridor Trail, which is a multi-use trail that runs from Ashland Marina in the City of Ashland to Itasca where it meets the Osaugie Trail. Public Transportation The primary source of public transportation in Bayfield County is the Bay Area Rural Transit (BART) system. The BART system provides on demand commuter transportation to rural residents connecting the outlying communities with the more populated areas of the county. Federal assistance accounts for 50% of the funding of the BART system with the remaining portion covered by either the local tax base or other unrestricted state and federal funds. The Washburn Area Blue Goose provides public transportation within the Washburn area. The Blue Goose is operated through the BART system and rides can be given to Ashland, Bayfield, Odanah, and Red Cliff for an increased fee. Red Cliff Transit provides public transportation within the Red Cliff and Bayfield area. It is an independent part of the regional system that connects to the BART system. In addition to the BART system, a private taxi service (Bay Area Transport), based in Ashland, provides local and long-distance transit services on a fee basis. Greyhound Bus service is also provided out of Ashland. Namekagon Transit, based in Hayward (Sawyer County), provides public transportation services to several southern Bayfield County communities, including Barnes, Cable, and Drummond. Several public agencies within Bayfield County provide transportation services to residents with disabilities and the elderly for medical, social, employment, and shopping needs. DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-7 Recreational Trail System Bayfield County has numerous recreational trail corridors that provide opportunities for hiking, snowmobiling, biking, and other outdoor activities. For more information refer to the Bayfield County Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. ATV Trails Bayfield County has designated approximately 145 state-funded miles for the operation of ATVs. The trail system is located on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Bayfield County Forest Lands, and some private properties. In addition to state funded trails, ATVs (and UTVs) are allowed on many Town Roads and some County Highway connectors, as well as nearly 900 miles of logging roads and skid trails located on the Bayfield County Forest. The Bayfield County Tourism department produces an ATV/UTV map that is available at area businesses and can be ordered online. Snowmobile Trails Excellent snowmobile trails are located throughout the County and are maintained by public agencies, the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance, and local Snowmobile Clubs. Presently, there are approximately 450 miles of state-funded trails maintained by the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance in the County. The approved trails are located on private, County, State, and National Forest lands. The vast trail system links the entire County together, including some of the Apostle Islands. Many of the businesses in the County's Towns and smaller communities depend heavily on snowmobilers, so winter enthusiasts will always see the "welcome mat" out. Hiking Trails Hiking trails are numerous in this county in comparison to many other counties within the state. The Bayfield County Tourism office publishes a brochure listing 39 hiking trails that span the county. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Trails Two interpretive nature trails are located in the National Forest near the Lake Namekagon area in southeast Bayfield County: the Namekagon Nature Trail located just across the road from the Namekagon Lake Campground and the Forest Lodge Nature Trails on Garmish Road off of County Highway M. The National Forest works cooperatively with the Cable Natural History Museum to lead interpretive walks along the Forest Lodge Nature Trails. Hunter walking trails has been established on the Washburn Ranger District to promote hunting on National Forest lands. The majority of the forest is open for hunting, fishing and camping. North Country Trail One of eight national scenic trails in the country, the North Country Trail provides opportunities for backcountry travel, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and other forms of DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-8 non-motorized recreation. Approximately 48 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail traverses through Bayfield County. Bicycle Trails Bayfield County offers a variety of cycling opportunities for all levels of riders, including hundreds of miles of low traffic paved roads that offer enjoyable road cycling throughout the County. Popular routes include Lake Owen Drive and Pioneer Rd. near Cable, Delta-Drummond Road and Scenic Drive in Delta and Drummond, FR 236/Brinks Road near Ino, and CTH C from Washburn to Cornucopia to Bayfield, among many others. The North Coast Cycling Association works to promote all forms of cycling in the northern part of the county. Various bike maps are available from the County Tourism Office. Bayfield County has also become a hotspot for winter biking with over 100 miles of groomed winter bike trails. Trails are located at Mt. Ashwabay, Mt. Valhalla, Cable Town Trail, and the Birkie Start Area. Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) Trail Network The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) has seven clusters of off- road (mountain) bike trails that start in Bayfield County and travel through and end in Sawyer County. The clusters located in Bayfield County are Delta, Drummond, Cable, Mt. Ashwabay, and Namakagon, with most of the trails located on either Bayfield County Forest or US Forest Service lands. Water Trail The Lake Superior Water Trail is a network of mapped access points and recreational resources along Wisconsin's Lake Superior south shore. The Lake Superior Water Trail consists of two segments: a 40- mile segment from the St. Louis River to Port Wing and a 30-mile segment from Ashland to the Montreal River at the Wisconsin-Michigan state line. Ski Trails Extensive cross-county ski trail network which includes Telemark Ski Trails, American Birkiebiner Ski Trail, Namakagon Ski Trail, Drummond Ski Trail, North End Trails, and Mt. Valhalla Ski Trails. Transportation Plans and Improvement Projects Several state and regional organizations develop plans and programs for the management and systematic update of transportation facilities that may include Bayfield County. Based on a review of these plans and programs, no land use conflicts, or policy differences were identified. A listing of these plans and programs is provided below. Connect 2050 Connect 2050 is a multimodal long-range plan which will facilitate decision-making for improvements to and investments in all modes and means of transportation in DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-9 Wisconsin, including cars, roads, transit, biking, walking, rail, aviation, and water transport. Wisconsin State Airport System Plan 2030 The Wisconsin State Airport System Plan 2030 and its accompanying Environmental Evaluation (SEE) are the statewide long-range airport transportation plan. The identification of potential projects in the plan is not a commitment for federal or state project funding, nor does it provide project justification. Wisconsin Active Transportation Plan 2050 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is updating the Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Wisconsin Pedestrian Policy Plan, which were adopted in 1998 and 2002, and combining them into the Wisconsin Active Transportation Plan 2050. The Active Transportation Plan will be a statewide long-range plan focused on human- powered modes of transportation, such as bicycling and walking. This plan will evaluate the state's active transportation opportunities and needs, resulting in policies and actions that will align with and further Connect 2050, Wisconsin’s statewide long-range transportation plan. Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 The Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 presents a blueprint for improving and expanding bicycle transportation routes throughout the state. Wisconsin Pedestrian Policy Plan 2020 This plan provides a statewide framework to increase walking and to promote pedestrian safety. The plan establishes goals, objectives, and actions regarding the provision of pedestrian accommodations that could be implemented. The plan also serves to help communities identify actions they can take to establish pedestrian travel as a viable, convenient, and safe transportation choice throughout Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Freight Plan The State Freight Plan is a long-range multimodal plan that addresses the state's freight transportation needs and provides a vision for WisDOT’s freight program for the next eight years. The State’s Freight Plan is updated every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers, and addresses current and future freight needs. Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050 The Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050 includes policies for railroad crossings, freight rail, Wisconsin’s state-owned rail system, long distance passenger rail, intercity rail, and commuter rail. The plan will specifically discuss rail data trends, existing and possible future service levels, rail system conditions, and commodity freight movements. Wisconsin DOT Projects The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has plans to update multiple roadways. They will rehabilitate USH 63 from Drummond Lake Road to USH 2. Rehabilitation plans include installing rumble strips, replacing culverts, adding gravel and rip rap to shoulders, replacing guardrails, and marking the pavement. The DOT will also be DR A F T Bayfield County Comprehensive Plan 2023-2043 Transportation 3-10 updating Sand River Bridge on STH 13 in Bayfield; addressing deteriorating culverts on STH 13 from County H in Douglas County to Bark Point Road in Bayfield County; replacing the pavement on STH 13 from Thompson Creek to Washington Avenue in the city of Washburn; and replacing deteriorate pavement on STH 137 between USH 2 and STH 112. Assessment of Future Needs In general, the local and regional transportation system throughout Bayfield County is presumed to be adequate to serve projected traffic volumes over the next ten years. Ongoing maintenance and minor safety improvements are expected on local, county, and state roadways. Transportation Policies The County has a policy of doing road maintenance and repair on an as needed basis. On rural or heavy traffic roads, the pea gravel and sealer method is commonly used, which remains durable on roads with heavy load or higher speed traffic. This system works well in significantly extending the life of existing roads. Towns will consider such a method to ensure the life of their roadways are extended in a cost-effective manner. DR A F T