Project Location

Fisher Creek Trail Phase 2, from Rockport Road to W. Court Street (segment in blue)

Project Description

The City of Janesville and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources propose constructing a 10-foot-wide paved off-road trail with an approximate project length of 0.62 miles. The alignment will start at Rockport Road and travel north to W. Court Street. The trail will be located within the City’s right-of-way and a bike trail easement along Fisher Creek.

The City was successful in obtaining WDNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funding. 

• Safety improvements will be made at the W. Court Street trail crossing.
  • Add rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB)
  • Provide a streetlight near the crossing
  • Install fluorescent bike/pedestrian signs
  • Add pavement markings

Project Documents and Information

2024 Community Engagement Forum Materials:  February 28, 2024

• Project Handout
• Proposed Design Concept
• PowerPoint Presentation

Schedule

• Begin Design:  August 2023
• Survey and Wetland Delineation:  September 2023
• Community Engagement Forum:  February 2024
• Completed Environmental Review and Preliminary Design:  May 2024
• Complete Final Design:  September 2024
• Local Project Bidding:  November 2024
• Start Construction:  Summer 2025

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