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Updates and upcoming meetings dates and times will be posted here. We
will also list contact information for those individuals that we feel need to
hear your concerns.
will also list contact information for those individuals that we feel need to
hear your concerns.
County Board Meeting Update
We had a great turn out at the County Board Meeting January 8th.
Thank you to all of you who signed the petition, attended the
meeting and/or spoke during the public comment time.
Thank you to the County Board for it's willingness to hear our
concerns.
A special thank you to William Mitchell for his support and clear
understanding of the issues. We also appreciate the board
members who spoke in favor of the proposed and amended
ordinance- their wisdom will serve Waukesha County well. For
County Board vote results click this link. Vote Results
The results of the proposed ordinance were favorable. We as a
community and the County Board as our representatives have
successfully worked together to change the current speeds
between H (River Rd.) and STH59 to 35mph. We have also been
successful in lowering the current 55mph section to 45mph. Yeah!
Unfortunately, we will need to re-present the facts and information
to the Board for consideration regarding the 2 mile section
between Woods Rd. and STH83 (still will be 45mph). Some of the
Board members did not understand the importance from both the
safety and community planning stand point and did not have the
necessary information to make an informed decision.
Other updates: There will be an article in the Kettle Moraine Index
February 7th.
There was an article written in the Freeman on Friday January 18th. Many of you are
just hearing about our efforts so please email or call if you have any questions.
"It Takes a Village" to save a community- your time and support is
what makes the difference. Thank you!
We had a great turn out at the County Board Meeting January 8th.
Thank you to all of you who signed the petition, attended the
meeting and/or spoke during the public comment time.
Thank you to the County Board for it's willingness to hear our
concerns.
A special thank you to William Mitchell for his support and clear
understanding of the issues. We also appreciate the board
members who spoke in favor of the proposed and amended
ordinance- their wisdom will serve Waukesha County well. For
County Board vote results click this link. Vote Results
The results of the proposed ordinance were favorable. We as a
community and the County Board as our representatives have
successfully worked together to change the current speeds
between H (River Rd.) and STH59 to 35mph. We have also been
successful in lowering the current 55mph section to 45mph. Yeah!
Unfortunately, we will need to re-present the facts and information
to the Board for consideration regarding the 2 mile section
between Woods Rd. and STH83 (still will be 45mph). Some of the
Board members did not understand the importance from both the
safety and community planning stand point and did not have the
necessary information to make an informed decision.
Other updates: There will be an article in the Kettle Moraine Index
February 7th.
There was an article written in the Freeman on Friday January 18th. Many of you are
just hearing about our efforts so please email or call if you have any questions.
"It Takes a Village" to save a community- your time and support is
what makes the difference. Thank you!
NEW Update :
WIS 83 RECONSTRUCTION COUNTY NN TO WIS59- but the four lanes
stop at X- Why?
**You may still express your opinions on this project as you see it affects Saylesville Rd.
Our biggest concern is that the four lane expansion of STH 83 ends at
Saylesville Road further encouraging traffic to use Saylesville Rd. as a short-cut
instead of using HWY 59. The current plan is to have a roundabout at STH83
and X (Saylesville Rd.). Yes, they do need to do some improvements to fix the bad
angle there, however, adding a turn lane and a median is really all that needs to be
done. A roundabout or lights is unnecessary and very expensive.
Send your comments to: john.kanzenbach@dot.state.wi.us
or michael.murphy@dot.state.wi.us
WIS 83 RECONSTRUCTION COUNTY NN TO WIS59- but the four lanes
stop at X- Why?
**You may still express your opinions on this project as you see it affects Saylesville Rd.
Our biggest concern is that the four lane expansion of STH 83 ends at
Saylesville Road further encouraging traffic to use Saylesville Rd. as a short-cut
instead of using HWY 59. The current plan is to have a roundabout at STH83
and X (Saylesville Rd.). Yes, they do need to do some improvements to fix the bad
angle there, however, adding a turn lane and a median is really all that needs to be
done. A roundabout or lights is unnecessary and very expensive.
Send your comments to: john.kanzenbach@dot.state.wi.us
or michael.murphy@dot.state.wi.us
We would love to have your input even if you cannot make meetings so please email
us at info@saylesvillecommunity.com
You can also contact your county supervisor, alderman and highway/sheriffs
department. Others to contact with your concerns:
www.tn.waukesha.wi.gov
www.towngenesee.org
www.ci.waukesha.wi.us
William Mitchell (county supervisor) wmitchell@waukeshacounty.gov
Jeff Herman (Town Planner) Jeffh@towngenesee.org
Gary Evans- gevans@waukeshacounty.gov (Public Works- county HWY),
Dale Shaver- Parks/ Land use Waukesha County (Comprehensive Plan)
County Sheriff
Older info:
We had a nice discussion with the Town of Genesee Board on Monday June 11th. A huge thank
you to all of the individuals that came in support of our cause. The Town Board was sympathetic to
our concerns but also expressed that their hands are basically tied by the County highway
department. They did offer to once again write a letter asking for reduced speeds and a weight limit
and for some further traffic calming measures to be considered. Better speed limit enforcement
was also requested.
A very well written article was in the Freeman on Tuesday, June 12th. Thank you Freeman. Also, an
article will appear in the Kettle Moraine Index on Thursday June 14th.
We are still collecting letters and signatures from those who support a speed
limit change from Woods Rd. to STH83. This is a necessary piece to improve
community safety. Realistic speeds on this road will also discourage use of
Saylesville Road as a short cut from State Hwy 83 to State Hwy 59.
Below is a copy of the petition that also explains the ordinance:
As a Waukesha County citizen, I support proposed County Ordinance 162-0-O89 which reduces the speed limit on County Hwy X
(Saylesville Rd.) to 35mph from State Hwy 59 to County Hwy H (River Rd) and reduces the 55 miles per hour section on County Hwy
X to 45mph.
As the proposed Ordinance is a great first step, I ask that the Waukesha Board go further and amend the proposed Ordinance to
include a 35 mile per hour speed zone beginning at Woods Road and extending West to Hwy 83. There are numerous residences
with children and 10 intersecting roads on this section. The increasing amount of traffic, lack of adequate road shoulders, limited
sight lines, numerous driveways and bus stops, and proximity of home and play areas to the road makes Hwy X a dangerous area,
both during and after school hours.
In addition to serious safety concerns for residents and drivers on and around Saylesville Rd., there are also historical, cultural,
environmental, and quality of life considerations for the area.
Please consider my name and signature below as my request for a slower and safer community:
Date Printed Name Signature Address
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________
limit change from Woods Rd. to STH83. This is a necessary piece to improve
community safety. Realistic speeds on this road will also discourage use of
Saylesville Road as a short cut from State Hwy 83 to State Hwy 59.
Below is a copy of the petition that also explains the ordinance:
As a Waukesha County citizen, I support proposed County Ordinance 162-0-O89 which reduces the speed limit on County Hwy X
(Saylesville Rd.) to 35mph from State Hwy 59 to County Hwy H (River Rd) and reduces the 55 miles per hour section on County Hwy
X to 45mph.
As the proposed Ordinance is a great first step, I ask that the Waukesha Board go further and amend the proposed Ordinance to
include a 35 mile per hour speed zone beginning at Woods Road and extending West to Hwy 83. There are numerous residences
with children and 10 intersecting roads on this section. The increasing amount of traffic, lack of adequate road shoulders, limited
sight lines, numerous driveways and bus stops, and proximity of home and play areas to the road makes Hwy X a dangerous area,
both during and after school hours.
In addition to serious safety concerns for residents and drivers on and around Saylesville Rd., there are also historical, cultural,
environmental, and quality of life considerations for the area.
Please consider my name and signature below as my request for a slower and safer community:
Date Printed Name Signature Address
______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________