CITY OF FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN TRAILS COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

FRANKLIN CITY HALL HEARING ROOM
9229 WEST LOOMIS ROAD-FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN
6:00 PM, Thursday, September 9, 2010

I. Call to Order & Roll Call

II. Approval of Minutes

A. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2010

III. Citizen Comment Period

IV. Business Items (Action may be taken on any item)

A. Franklin – Pedestrian Road Show/Walking Workshop 2010 Grant

Reimbursement Claim Form

B. Consideration of sidewalks along West Puetz Road

C. Policy recommendation for inclusion of costs of sidewalks within road

program budget

D. Policy recommendation regarding sidewalk installation and the

consideration of existing trees and natural resources

E. Consideration of personnel for grant writing opportunities

F. Grant Writing USA Grant Writing Class – October 14-15, 2010

G. Potential grants and funding sources available for the design, land
acquisition, and construction of a trail connecting Pleasant View School
with South 51st Street

H. Safe Routes to School Grant Application

I. Review of existing and future bicycle and pedestrian circulation facilities

V. Schedule Next Meeting

IV. Adjournment

Notice is given that a majority of the Franklin Common Council and/or Plan Commission may attend this
meeting to gather information about an agenda item over which they have decision making responsibility.
This may constitute a meeting of the Common Council or Plan Commission per State ex rel. Badke v.
Greendale Village Board, even though the Common Council will not take formal action at this meeting.
Notice is further given that upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of
disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information, please contact the
Franklin City Clerk’s office at (414) 425-7500.
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Franklin Trails Committee Meeting
August 5, 2010
Minutes

CALL TO ORDER I. The regular meeting of the Franklin Trails Committee was held on
August 5, 2010 and called to order at 6:11 p.m. by Chairman
Fowler in the Franklin City Hall Hearing Room, 9229 West
Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin.
Present were Chairman Fowler, Alderman Wilhelm and Members
Haley, Michlig, and Kowalski. Excused were Alderman Solomon
and Member Bolton. Also present were Senior Planner Fuchs and
Mark Cloutier, Franklin Public Schools Building and Grounds
Manager.

MINUTES II.
July 8, 2010 A. Member Michlig moved and Member Haley seconded approval of
the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2010 Franklin Trails Committee
minutes as presented. All voted 'aye', motion carried.

BUSINESS ITEMS III.

Franklin-Pedestrian Road A. Members of the Franklin Trails Committee discussed the final
Show/Walking Workshop 2010 changes to the report on the Franklin Pedestrian Road
Show/Walking Workshop 2010 and the reimbursement form. No
action needed, none taken.

Safe Routes to School Grant B. The Safe Routes to School Planning Grant application is still
Application under review. No action needed, none taken.

Review of existing and future bicycle C. Discussion regarding existing and future bicycle and pedestrian
and pedestrian circulation facilities circulation facilities centered on development of a sidewalk policy
to encourage protection of significant trees and natural resources.
No action needed, none taken.

Member Kowalski moved and Member Haley seconded a motion

that two members of the Franklin Trails Committee attend the
"Complete Streets Workshop" with possible reimbursement if
funds are available. All voted 'aye', motion carried.

Public Input D. No one came forward and spoke to the items as discussed.

Schedule Next Meeting E. The next scheduled meeting of the Franklin Trails Committee is
Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT IV. Member Haley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Seconded by Member Kowalski. All voted 'aye'; motion carried.
 DRAFT Item IV.A.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Bureau of Transportation Safety

State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program

PROJECT MATCH REPORT

Federal Requirement: Highway Safety Grants are “seed money” to encourage increased highway safety activity at state
and local levels. The Bureau of Transportation Safety is required to document state and local commitment to highway
safety annually by means of these reports of contributions to grant activities.

What is “Match?” Your report of estimated project match is not auditable. It should include both in-kind or “ soft” match
and dollar or “hard” match contributions to the federally funded project. Contributions may come from more than one
source; they can be public or private, from state or local groups or individuals. State match is time, materials, etc.
received from state agencies. Project Match should not include costs of preparing the grant application or of processing
grant paperwork.

Examples of Match Detail: Volunteer time -- 50 hrs @ $10.00/hr........................$500 Local

Officer Time ------ 20 hrs @ $40.00/hr........................$800 Local
State Employee Assist ----- 5 hrs@ $20.00/hr...........$100 State
Donation of food (ice cream)......................................$400 Local
Donation of billboard space for 2 months...................$500 Local
Poster printing and paper...........................................$250 Local

PROJECT MATCH REPORT

Project ID: 0950-80-29

Project Title: Franklin - Pedestrian Road Show/Walking Workshop 2010

1. Project Totals: Fill in the “Estimated Match from Local Sources” and/or the “Estimated Match from State Sources”
lines below, as applicable to your project.

Federal Grant Award: $2,500.00

Estimated Match from State Sources: $ 0.00

Estimated Match from Local Sources: $2,500.00

2. Match Detail: In the space below, please provide a brief description of each type of match, with estimated or actual
amounts for each, indicating whether source is from state or local entity, as shown in the examples above.

Volunteer time – 63.79 hours @ $14.00/hr $893.06 Local

Officer Time ----- 41.26 hours @ $40.00/hr $1,764.18 Local
Donation of food and beverages (soda and water) $50.00 Local
Donation of public meeting space (Clare Meadows and City Hall) $100.00 Local
Cash Donations $205.00 Local
City printing and postage costs $114.04 Local

Total $3,126.28 Local

Date: _____________

Prepared By: Nicholas Fuchs, Senior Planner

(Project Coordinator)

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WI Department of Transportation - Pedestrian Road Show/Walking Workshop 2010
Time Tracking Worksheet
Trail Committee Staff Time Staff Pay
Activity Attendance Public Attendance Staff Present Number of hours (hours) ($40/hour) Hard Costs
December 3, 2009 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.) 5 1 1 6:05 - 6:30 p.m. 0.42 $16.67
December 17, 2009 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.) 7 3 1 6:05 - 6:30 p.m. 0.42 $16.67
December 18, 2009 - prepared Common Council Action Sheet and typed the draft goals and tasks of the
workshop task force 1 (Fuchs) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 1.00 $40.00
December 21, 2009 - finalized Common Council Action Sheet and preparation of the next meeting materials
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
related to the Workshop Grant
1 (Fuchs) 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3.00 $120.00
January 13, 2010 - meeting preparation 1 (Fuchs) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.,m. 2.00 $80.00
January 21. 2010 - finalized packet materials for grant for January 27th meeting 1 (Fuchs) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2.00 $80.00
2 (Cloutier,
January 27, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.)
7 Guequierre) 2 (Fuchs, Bennett) 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 1.75 $70.00
February 4, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.) 5 1 (Fuchs) 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 0.50 $20.00
March 3, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item.B.) 6 1 (Fuchs) 6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 0.25 $10.00
March 17, 2010 (meeting to go over invites and invite list) 1 (Michlig) 1 (Fuchs) 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 0.50 $20.00
March 19, 2010 invites and donation letters work 1 (Fuchs) 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6.50 $260.00
March 24, 2010 mailed invites and letters ( 41 invites and envelopes, letterhead ($10, plus $18.04 postage ))
1 (Dalton) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1.00 $40.00 $28.04
March 29, 2010 preparation for 11 additional invites ( 11 invites and envelopes, letterhead ($2.50, plus $4.84
postage) 1 (Fuchs) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3.00 $120.00
March 31, 2010 mailed invites 1 (Fuchs) 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 0.50 $20.00 $6.84
April 8, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.) 1 (Sumwalt) 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. 0.42 $16.80
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
April 15, 2010 map preparation and printing ( 10 color copies of 2' x 2' maps ($4/ea.) and 10 color copies of 11" x
and 2:15 p.m. to 3:00
17" maps ($3/ea.))
2 (Fuchs, Maier) p.m. 5.50 $220.00 $70.00
April 17, 2010 Walking Workshop 8 60 1 (Fuchs) 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 4.00 $160.00
April 23, 2010 review of draft report 1 (Fuchs) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1.00 $40.00
May 6, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.)
May 17, 2010 review of draft report
1 (Fuchs) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1.00 $40.00
May 27, 2010 follow up meeting prep ( 14 notices/envelopes mailed ($3.00, plus $6.16 postage ) 1 (Fuchs) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 3.00 $120.00 $9.16
7 (including
June 8, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.)
5 Guequierre) 1 (Fuchs) 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 1.50 $60.00
June 16
16, 2010 review of draft report
1 (Fuchs) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 0.50 $20.00
July 8, 2010 Trails Meeting (Item III.A.) 5 1 (Dr. Patz) 1 (Fuchs) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 0.50 $20.00
July 13, 2010 reimbursement forms 1 (Fuchs) 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1.00 $40.00
Total 41.26 $1,650.14 $114.04
$1,764.18
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Franklin Walking Workshop Final Report

August 23, 2010

This document details results of a Walking Workshop held on April 17, 2010 in the City of Franklin,
Wisconsin.
The goal of a Walking Workshop is to help neighborhoods increase the number and safety of walking
trips - to school, work, for shopping, errands, and for recreation and health. The Walking Workshop and
follow-up meeting are planning tools to gather public input from neighborhood residents and business
owners about how best to make the area a safer, more pleasant place for walkers.
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The Franklin Walking Workshop study area neighborhood is located along S. 51 Street between W.
Drexel Avenue and W. Rawson Avenue. The City of Franklin is currently designing a sidewalk for
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installation on the east side of 51 Street, from Drexel Avenue northward approximately 1/3 mile. At the
Walking Workshop, approximately 60 residents, businesspeople and local officials learned about reasons
for improving walkability and the barriers that discourage people from walking. Workshop participants
undertook a neighborhood walk to identify ways to improve the local pedestrian and bicycling
environment and then engaged in a mapping exercise to brainstorm solutions for Franklin.
Workshop participants generated specific strategies to bring about a more walkable community.
They offered their ideas about how to complete safe walking connections, calm traffic and improve
compliance with traffic safety laws through education, engineering, and enforcement. A dozen attendees
at a follow-up meeting held at Franklin City Hall on June 8, 2010 reviewed the results of the workshop. At
that meeting, the draft recommendations were evaluated and prioritized for implementation.
An overview of those solutions to improve walkability in Franklin is found on pages 3 through 5 of this
report. A detailed list begins on page 8.

Report Organization
Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1
Walking Workshop Overview ................................................................................................... 2
Recommendation Summary..................................................................................................... 3
Priority Recommendation Details ............................................................................................. 6
Full Recommendation List with Revisions................................................................................ 8
Map of Study Area.................................................................................................................. 11
Workshop Images .................................................................................................................. 12
Trail Surface Information ........................................................................................................ 13

The Franklin Walking Workshop was sponsored by the City of Franklin Trails Committee, and funded
by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety. Staff support was
provided by the City of Franklin Common Council and Department of City Development. The workshop
was conducted by Nathan Guequierre, a planner at URS Corporation.

This report is conceptual or preliminary in nature and is not to be used as the sole basis for final design,
construction or remedial action, or as a basis for major capital decisions. Further studies as noted should
be performed prior to such decisions. The recommendations included in this report were developed by
workshop participants and based on their understanding of conditions in the study area. URS has relied on
this information as furnished, is neither responsible for nor has confirmed the accuracy of this information.

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WALKING WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Walking Workshops bring together a wide variety of stakeholders interested in improving walking
conditions in a neighborhood. Approximately 65 residents, business owners, city representatives and
others attended the Franklin Walking Workshop, held on April 17, 2010, at the Clare Meadows senior
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apartment community, 7700 S. 51 Street.
After a welcome from the mayor and common council members, participants expressed their vision
for the neighborhood’s future or identified particular issues for walkability in the study area. See attached
figure.
These preliminary statements guided the development of recommended actions:
• Connect to key locations in developing • Need a development policy for trails
areas, as areas develop • Provide for independence for non-
• Safe access to schools driving population
• Motivate Franklin citizens to walk • Access to Pleasant View School
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• Prioritize key projects • Walking on 51 Street
• Make pedestrian improvements in a • Safety for pedestrians – there was a
fiscally responsible manner fatal crash near the school
• Maintain existing facilities • Create city-county partnerships
• Provide equitable transportation choices • Pedestrian access to the High School
for all residents • Provide for ability to walk to community
• Create better off-street facilities events and facilities
• Address traffic speeds • Safe access throughout the city for
• Provide options for travel pedestrians
• Lack of terrace makes it difficult to build • Create safe facilities so that Franklin
sidewalks residents can enjoy outdoor activities
• Lack of connectivity is the key issue

Over lunch provided by Moondance Cafe, the URS facilitator gave a presentation on reasons for
improving walkability, barriers to walking, and the range of techniques used elsewhere to improve
walkability. Stakeholders then took a walk of the neighborhood to identify areas for improvement. After
the walk, they returned to the meeting room to engage in a map exercise to identify projects, programs
and policies to meet their goals.
Approximately 70 individual recommendations were generated in the small group exercises. The
recommendations were revised, elaborated and prioritized at a follow up meeting held on June 8, 2010. A
dozen people attended this meeting. The recommendations are summarized in the tables on the following
three pages. The tables on the following pages provide an overview of recommendations to improve
pedestrian and bicycle conditions in the study area. The list is organized by type of recommendation –
Project, Program or Policy – and by likely time frame to implement it. Short-term initiatives could be
completed within 18 months; medium-term recommendations within three years; and long-term
recommendations could take up to five years to implement. Priority recommendations are noted with
italics, and those receiving the highest prioritization are in bold italics. The complete list of
recommendations begins on page 8.

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (Short-term = within 18 months, medium-term = within three years; long-term = within five years)

Short-term Recommendations Medium-term Recommendations Long-term Recommendations

Projects
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Improve key crossings of 51 Street with in-street Install pedestrian countdown signals at 51 Street Construct sidewalk on at least one side of 51
yield to pedestrian signs near high school Street
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Improve drainage at 51 Street and Rawson st
Install in-street yield signs wherever appropriate st Construct shared use path on 51 Street
Road, and 51 Street and Drexel Avenue
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Improve crosswalks on 51 Street at Rawson,
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Install benches for resting where appropriate Minnesota, Marquette, Clare Meadows, Drexel Do not add vehicle lanes to 51 Street
and the High School
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Execute Common Council Action Sheet to extend Install traffic calming on 51 Street at key crossing st
th ice cream stand) at 51 Street and Marquette
West Marquette Avenue to South 49 Street locations
Avenue

Create a trail connection south of Drexel Avenue

Construct a trail from Pleasant View School to th st
between 60 and 51 Streets, and east to
Victory Creek subdivision; include benches
Northwestern Mutual Life campus

Construct a trail eastward from Pleasant View Construct trail connection between High School
School and High View subdivision
Construct a trail between Evergreen Court and
Construct a trail to Oak Leaf Trail through City of
new park to the east (and north-south trail
Milwaukee nursery
connection)
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Construct a trail & emergency access from fire Create a path along river from 60 Street to River
station to High School Street

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Construct a trail to High School paths from 51
Construct workout stations along trail system
Street near Drexel Avenue
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Extend Marquette Ave. from 49 Street to 51
City acquire Potrekus property outright
Street
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Extend Marquette Ave. westward to 49 Street
crossing locations

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (Short-term = within 18 months, medium-term = within three years; long-term = within five years)

Short-term Recommendations Medium-term Recommendations Long-term Recommendations

Programs

Work with Eagle Scout program to prioritize

Work with High School wood shop classes to pedestrian improvement projects: footbridge
create signage for trail system to connect to High School; nature trail at High
School pond

Work with health department to distribute walking

routes brochure
Coordinate walking program (group walks) with
Pleasant View School (Movin’ and Munchin’
Program)
Develop Walking School Bus program with
Pleasant View School

Create safe walking/motorist responsibilities

information materials for schools

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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (Short-term = within 18 months, medium-term = within three years; long-term = within five years)
Short-term Recommendations
Policies
Undertake targeted traffic speed enforcement
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program on 51 Street
Plan trail connections together with school
district and neighbors.
Develop standards for trail and sidewalk design to
meet needs
Work pro-actively with the Potrekus family to
complete key connection through their property
before a development is proposed
Focus pedestrian improvement activities on
“urbanized” areas of the city
Include operations and maintenance costs in
estimate cost of trails to city
Prohibit motorized vehicles on trails, except for
emergency vehicles and mobility aids
Develop policy to plan trail connections early
and integrate them at the design phase of
development projects, even if they aren’t to be
constructed right away
Commit to pedestrians at a policy level; determine
appropriate policy changes to enhance walkability
and adopt them
Establish City-wide policy affirming funding for
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sidewalks for South 51 Street and throughout the
City
Medium-term Recommendations Long-term Recommendations
Develop sidewalk and crosswalk enhancement
Establish trail design policy to include locations for
policy to plan for implementation with street
lighting, emergency and maintenance access, and
resurfacing or reconstruction to minimize costs
ADA standards
and leverage investments
Identify partners to pursue grant opportunities
cooperatively and pro-actively: city, county, Plan major trail development cooperatively with
MMSD, state, school district, health department, Milwaukee County
economic development committee
Commit city resources to research and apply for
Discourage walking on arterials by planning and
pedestrian facility and programming grants; this is
creating parallel routes on safe streets
an ideal internship opportunity
Develop cooperative sidewalk funding policy to
Create development agreement policy to provide
share costs between developers, city and
sidewalks on all collector streets
neighbors likely to benefit
Adopt trail design guidelines that include rest
locations, shade, lighting and signage
Consider policy to include police call boxes on
trails to enhance perceptions of safety
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KEY RECOMMENDATIONS AND FACILITATOR COMMENTS

Priority recommendations are those judged by workshop participants to have the highest value for
immediate implementation. The city and its stakeholders should organize the implementation of the
priority recommendations noted in bold italics in the foregoing tables. This section elaborates on key
priority recommendations.

Construct a trail to connect Pleasant View School to Victory Creek subdivision, include benches.
This recommendation is well supported. Funding could include the use of a Coastal Management Grant
or other suitable grant programs as it is close to the Root River. The Parks Committee has some money.
Access options will be evaluated in the next month. At least one pedestrian bridge will be necessary,
which could cost up to $200,000 for design and construction. This may require an easement from the
school district, and would improve access both the Pleasant View School and the High School. This entire
area needs a plan for the undeveloped park.
The project could be phased this way:
• Evaluate structural condition of existing bridge (city engineers);
• Secure access easement and construct wood chip trail;
• Design east-west connecting trail north of Victory Creek. This project will require improved
communication and cooperation between Trails Committee and Parks Committee, and better
communication with neighborhood stakeholders.

Facilitator’s Comments.
This is a key recommendation, both to meet stakeholder expectations to achieve the objectives of the
Franklin Trails Committee. Its implementation will also enfold a number of other priority and non-priority
recommendations to meet the challenges of this project. Those challenges largely involve internal
organization, stakeholder involvement and public communication, along with the commitment of
resources to this popular project.
Ideally, this trail project would be undertaken in the context of developing an design plan for the
undeveloped city park north of the Victory Creek subdivision. However, as the trails will connect the
schools, residences and ultimately provide broader transportation connections to businesses and
community facilities, it will likely require a cooperative effort including the school district, Parks
Committee, Trails Committee, the Franklin Engineering and City Development departments, and key
neighborhood stakeholders, especially Clare Meadows, the Potrekus estate, adjacent property owners,
MMSD and emergency service providers.
Essentially, this means creating an area plan for the whole corridor to ensure that connections are
reasonable and stakeholders are supportive of any future improvements. One approach may be the
formation of a Trail Design Task Force, including members of all the groups listed above. With the
exception of the Potrekus estate, these groups were present at the Walking Workshop, and those results
form the basis of a conceptual pedestrian plan for the area. It may be desirable to engage a consultant to
advise on trail and park design issues and help manage the public engagement process. Additionally,
several potential funding sources have been identified, including the impact fees fund, Coastal
Management Grants, and Safe Routes to School grants. Conducting a special planning process, based
on transparency and good communications between city departments and committee and neighbors will
build further support for this effort.
The same process could be used to explore the trail connections into and through the High School
campus. As a final note, while wood chips may be acceptable trail surface to enable quick
implementation, they are not necessarily desirable for a permanent trail surface. Wood chip surfaces can
be difficult for cyclists to navigate due to lack of compaction, and may become muddy in wet weather.

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Appended to the end of this document is a page from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s
Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Handbook. This page documents various trail surface treatments and
their advantages and disadvantages.

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Crosswalk Improvements in the 51 Street Corridor
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• Use countdown signals at an improved crossing of 51 Street near the High School. The
implementation of countdown signals is a low-budget, high priority item. There may be opportunities
near the High School for in-street yield signs
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• Improve crossing on 51 Street at Rawson, Minnesota, Marquette, Clare Meadows entrance, Drexel
and at the High School; use in-street signs where appropriate. This recommendation is derived from
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the desire of residents to access walking paths and trails on the west side of 51 Street.
• Use pedestrian bumpouts where appropriate on collectors
• In-street yield signs where appropriate

Facilitator’s Comments
These recommendations point to stakeholders’ desire to see improvements to crosswalks at higher
pedestrian volume locations throughout the corridor. This will likely become more and more necessary
throughout Franklin as commercial development creates destinations, and residents require options for
safe travel between residential, commercial, recreational and institutional land uses. The Sendik’s
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development at 51 and Rawson offers excellent design guidance for internal pedestrian circulation. The
city may identify key crossing locations based on land use, presence of sidewalk and trails, and neighbor
input. Once identified, numerous options for crosswalk improvement are available. Key solutions include:
• Pedestrian countdown signals. These are generally appropriate at intersections that are already
signalized, particularly those with complex traffic movements or multi-stage crossings (i.e. with refuge
medians or free-flow right turn lanes with separating “pork chop” island). Countdown signals provide
pedestrians with additional information about the duration of crossing phases compared to the
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standard walk-flash-don’t walk signal heads. The intersections of 51 Street with Rawson and 51
Street with Drexel are good candidates for countdown signals. Furthermore, due to the presence of a
high proportion of senior citizens at Clare Meadows, it may be appropriate to evaluate the walk phase
durations with the recently revised slower walk speed assumptions provided in FHWA guidance. The
city should evaluate likely locations for pedestrian countdown signals using the best information and
methodology available.
• In-Street Yield to Pedestrian Signs. In-street yield to pedestrian signs (Sign R1-6) can be very
effective in increasing motorist yielding behavior on low-speed, two-lane urban streets, particularly in
business districts with high levels of pedestrian activity. As a higher-speed roadway with a rural cross
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section and lower pedestrian volumes, they may not be appropriate for 51 Street in the study area
and could presumably lead to decreased pedestrian and motorist safety. It may be better for the city
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to provide sidewalks on 51 Street and encourage crossing at signalized locations where motorists
are more likely to expect pedestrian activity. Some locations in the study area may benefit from in-
street yield signs, such as near Pleasant View School. Locations must be carefully evaluated using
the best credible research and the experience of communities where these signs are in use. These
signs are relatively inexpensive to implement, but they do have ongoing operating costs, as they must
be regularly refaced and are typically removed for snow plowing. The city could contact other
municipalities – Shorewood, Milwaukee, and Whitefish Bay among them – for information on
associated costs.
• High-Visibility Crosswalks. Improvements such as pedestrian-activated signals, speed tables,
overhead flashers, and pedestrian bumpouts can have marked impacts on improving pedestrian
safety and convenience, lowering traffic speeds and improving rates of motorist yielding. Typically,
such infrastructure improvements are implemented with larger street reconstruction or resurfacing
projects where they add marginal costs. The Federal Highway Administration and Institute of
Transportation Engineers provide comprehensive guidance on evaluating locations for such
improvements. The city could consider them in the planning of roadway reconstruction, with other

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capital projects or as grant funding becomes available. Additionally, WisDOT has allowed some
municipalities to experiment with innovative designs for crosswalk improvements; a new pedestrian-
activated signal designed for crosswalks at mid-block locations is being planned for implementation in
Grafton.

COMPLETE LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS WITH REVISIONS

The following list includes all recommendations generated at the Walking Workshop, including
elaborations and revisions from the follow up meeting. Items in bold appeared multiple times on list of
recommendations, but are listed only once for brevity. Starred items were added by the facilitator based
on conversations at the workshop and technical review.

Project Recommendations

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51 Street Projects
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1. Construct sidewalk on at least one side of 51 Street between Drexel and Rawson. Easier to
construct on west side, serve more people directly on east side. This sidewalk is likely to be
constructed within two years. Maintenance of new sidewalks is a key issue for residents, especially in
areas that are not currently served by sidewalks. Responsibility for snow clearance is a particular
concern. Some area communities clear snow from sidewalks, some require property owners to keep
sidewalks snow-free. Franklin currently falls in the latter category for areas with sidewalks. Sidewalks
are a safety and quality of life issue, and some education of citizens may be required.
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2. Construct shared use path on 51 Street
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3. Do not add lanes to 51 Street
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4. Fix drainage issue at 51 Street and Rawson Road and Drexel Avenue and at all high
pedestrian traffic locations
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5. Use countdown signals at an improved crossing of 51 Street near the High School. The
implementation of countdown signals is a low-budget, high priority item. There may be opportunities
near the High School for in-street yield signs
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6. Improve crossing on 51 Street at Rawson, Minnesota, Marquette, Clare Meadows entrance,
Drexel and at the High School; use in-street signs where appropriate. This recommendation is
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derived from the desire of residents to access walking paths and trails on the west side of 51 Street.
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7. Encourage the construction of a rest station/ice cream shop/food stand on 51 Street at Marquette. A
location for a rest area has been identified in sidewalk planning. Food service is unlikely.
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8. Traffic calming on 51 Street at key crossing locations

Trail Connections and Amenities

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9. South of Drexel, create a connection between 60 and 51 Streets and eastward to
Northwestern Mutual Life office complex
10. Construct a trail to connect Pleasant View School to Victory Creek subdivision, include
benches. This recommendation is well supported. Funding could include the use of a Coast
Management Grant as it is close to the Root River. The Parks Committee has some money. Access
options will be evaluated in the next month. At least one pedestrian bridge will be necessary, which
could cost up to $200,000 for design and construction. This may require an easement from the school
district, and would improve access both the Pleasant View School and the High School. This entire
area needs a plan, for the undeveloped park. The project could be phased this way: 1) evaluate
structural condition of existing bridge (city engineers); 2) Secure access easement and construct
wood chip trail; 3) Design east-west connecting trail north of Victory Creek. This project will require
improved communication and cooperation between Trails Committee and Parks Committee, and
better communication with neighborhood stakeholders.

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11. Construct trail eastward from Pleasant View School. The trail exists, but should be formalized
and improved. The property is owned by the city. This project is likely possible within the context of
the current city budget.
12. Create path to connect Evergreen Court eastward to new park
13. Address pedestrian and bike connection between High School campus and High View subdivision to
west and High View drive to south. This should be a priority project. An informal path exists now, and
it should be formalized. Some consider the area unsafe, but this could likely be addressed through
design: adequate lighting and landscaping, and through police presence after nighttime events at the
High School. It will reduce parking demand at major High School events.
14. Construct trail from Fire Station and subdivision to High School
15. Construct a trail to Oak Leaf Trail through the City of Milwaukee Nursery
16. Create emergency access path from Fire Station #3 to High School, also to be accessible to
pedestrians and bikes
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17. Construct trail to High School paths from 51 Street
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18. Create pathway along river from 60 Street to River Street
19. Construct workout stations along trail system
20. Add mile markers and informational signage on trail system

Access Projects
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21. Extend Marquette Avenue west from 49 Street to 51 Street. Include sidewalks. Continue efforts
to secure easement.
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22. Extend Marquette Avenue westward to 49 Street. This has been approved by the City of Franklin
Common Council
23. City should acquire Potrekus property outright

Other Projects
24. Use pedestrian bumpouts where appropriate on collectors
25. In-street yield signs where appropriate
26. Install benches for resting at strategic locations

Policy Recommendations

1. Plan connections early and integrate them at initial design phase as land is being developed, even if
they aren’t to be constructed right away. This should be a short-term recommendation and
implemented immediately.
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2. Targeted traffic speed enforcement on 51 Street
3. Design trails to include locations for lighting, emergency and maintenance access and to ADA
standards; *10-foot trail width will meet WisDOT Shared Use Trail standards
4. Identify partners to pursue grant opportunities cooperatively and pro-actively: City, County,
MMSD, State, School District, Health Department, Economic Development committee. The
school district and city should plan trail connections together. *Plan trail development in
concert with Milwaukee County
5. Commit city resources to research and apply for grants; *this is an ideal internship opportunity to be
overseen by Community Development Department. This is a priority.
6. Develop cooperative sidewalk funding policy, to share costs between developers, city and neighbors
likely to benefit
7. Develop standards for trail and sidewalk design to accommodate needs. Five-foot sidewalks are
standard, unless they are accommodating two way traffic (i.e. only on one side of a roadway).

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8. Prioritize and work with property owners to complete key trail connections. Work pro-actively
with Potrekus family for the key connection necessary through their property. Do this before a
development proposal comes along
9. Focus pedestrian improvement efforts on “urbanized” areas of the city
10. Commit to pedestrians at a policy level
11. Create parallel routes on safe streets to provide options for walking in busy arterial roadway corridors.
12. Create development agreement policy to provide sidewalks on all collector streets
13. Establish trail design guidelines that include rest locations, shade provision, lighting, signage*
14. Include operations and maintenance costs in estimating the cost of trails to the City.
15. No motorized vehicles on trail system except emergency services and mobility aids
16. Include police call boxes on trails
17. Draft sidewalk policy for new development and streets. Consider developing sidewalk policy
and plan to be implemented with street resurfacing or reconstruction to minimize costs and
leverage investments
18. Explore the applicability of a Complete Streets policy for Franklin.

Program Recommendations

1. Work with Eagle Scout program to prioritize pedestrian improvement projects: footbridge to connect
to High School; Nature Trail at High School pond
2. Work with school wood shop classes to create signage program for trail system
3. Work with health department to distribute walking routes brochure
4. Coordinate walking program (group walks) with Pleasant View School “Movin’ and Munchin’” program
5. Create walking routes map and information on safe walking/motorist responsibilities for each school.
*The Green Ribbon Campaign utilized in Salt Lake City, Utah and adapted in Whitefish Bay,
Wisconsin provides a workable, successful model for pedestrian and motorist education.
6. Initiate cooperative communications campaign to distribute walking information at Fourth of July, Little
League and other community events. Draft pedestrian planning updates for city newsletter.

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FRANKLIN WALKING WORKSHOP STUDY AREA

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FRANKLIN WALKING WORKSHOP IMAGES

Photos by John Michlig

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TRAIL SURFACE INFORMATION

From the State of Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Manual

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From: Julie Littlefield [julie@grantwritingusa.com]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 12:50 PM
To: General Planning
Subject: Grants Training in Franklin, WI - October 14-15, 2010

Franklin Development & Planning,

We are excited to present a two day Grant Writing Workshop in partnership with Milwaukee County Sheriff’s
Training Academy on October 14-15, 2010. In this workshop we cover how to write grant proposals start to
finish and how to locate and track relevant grant opportunities.

This training is appropriate for all Franklin departments. We would like to share the below announcement with
any staff who may benefit from this training. Your consideration for appropriate dissemination is greatly
appreciated. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Kindest Regards,

America's #1 grant writing trainer is now your only source for nationwide grant management classes.

Julie Littlefield
Marketing Coordinator
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Grants Training in Franklin, WI - October 14-15, 2010

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Training Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a
two-day grants workshop in Franklin, October 14-15, 2010. In this class you'll learn
how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. This training is applicable to
grant seekers across all disciplines.

Click here for complete event details.

Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well
as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.

Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are

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 available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.

Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB
resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals.
Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.

Complete event details including learning objectives, class location, graduate

testimonials and online registration are available here .

Contacts:

Cathy Rittenhouse
Grant Writing USA
800.814.8191
cathy@grantwritingusa.com

Julie Diliberti
MCSD
414.525.5700
Julie.diliberti@milwcnty.com

More than 10,000 agencies across North America have turned to Grant Writing USA
for grant writing and grant management training.

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October 14-15, 2010 Grant Writing Class

Ready to enroll?
Hosted by Milwaukee County Sheriff's Training Academy
9225 South 68th Street
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

Welcome! If you're ready to learn how to find and write grants you've come to the right place.
experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleg
encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency.

Itinerary and Location: This workshop is October 14-15, 2010, 9-4 both days with lunch on yo
1:20. View a map of the workshop location, learning objectives, or a sample email confirmation
immediately after you register.

Tuition: Tuition is $425 per person and includes everything - workbook, the 300+MB resource
CD, two days of terrific instruction and lifetime, free access to our exclusive Alumni Forums.

Payment Policy: Payment by credit card at the time of enrollment is preferred, however, you
may pay later by check. Our registration system will auto-generate a personalized
invoice/receipt for you immediately after you enroll. If you choose to pay by check, it is your
responsibility to print the online invoice and guide it through your purchasing channels. We do
not mail invoices. Payment by check or card is required by the workshop date unless other
arrangements are made.

Purchase Orders: If you work for a government agency and want to pay by purchase order, w
choose the "pay by check" option. The web site will auto-generate a printable invoice. Print the
purchase order to your purchasing department and they'll send the check. That's it!

Cancel Policy: Withdrawals are allowed up to one week prior to the workshop. Tuition refunds
- are made by check and mailed within 5 working days of receiving your cancellation. If you can
workshop or if you're registered for a workshop and fail to show up, you are obliged to submit yo
then prepaid for and welcome to attend any future workshop we offer within one year of the wor

Questions? Email or call Cathy Rittenhouse, Grant Writing USA Registrar, at 800.814.8191 or 2

Ready to enroll? Great - it's easy!

Traveling and need lodging? These hotels are near the training location.

Holiday Inn Express

1400 West Zellman Court
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414.563.4000

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Grant Writing Workshop Learning Objectives

How and where to find grants:

• Where's the money? Finding federal and state government grant makers.
• Where's the money? Finding foundation grant programs.
• Where's the money? Finding corporate giving programs.
• Where's the money? Tracking grant opportunities so you don't miss application
deadlines.

How to write winning grants:

• The essential components of a grant proposal package.

• How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker's interest.
• How to initially approach a funder.
• The differences between government and foundation proposals.
• How to report on a grant's progress and impact.
• How to develop working relationships with grant makers.
• What to do if your proposal is denied (don't give up!).
• The behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal acceptance and
denial.

And much, much more . . .

The Agenda

Day One | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Understanding the critical difference between organizational needs and the

needs of the community.
• Developing your credibility as an applicant.
• Research, measure, and objectively articulate the community need to be
addressed with the proposed grant.
• Lunch on your own noon - 1:20 PM.
• Measuring impacts; define success now.
• Present and justify your method for addressing the need; why you've chosen
this method over other possible methods; overcoming the inherently subjective
nature of methods.

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Day Two | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Developing your plan for grant evaluation, both subjective and objective;
integrating your plan with the grant maker's required evaluation and reporting
system.
• Developing a budget and analyzing cash flow; indirect and admin cost caps;
determine if you can afford to get this grant before submitting an application;
collaborating with your fiscal affairs, grants managers, and leadership.
• Lunch on your own noon - 1:20 PM.
• Budgets continued.
• Summarizing your request for that impossibly small summary opportunity on
the standard federal cover page or, the one/two page foundation request.
• Locate and track relevant grant opportunities from Federal, State and local
government sources, private foundations and corporate giving programs.
• Allocate and forecast proposal team work load before the RFP is released.
• Dissecting the RFP; researching enabling legislation; understanding the "spirit
and intent" of the grant program; technical assistance contacts and the need
for open and honest communication.

Note: The timing and delivery of components may flex to meet the needs of the
class, but all the info will be covered. If you don't understand some of the terms
above, that's okay. After two days with us you will - because you must!

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