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Dave Burch

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Last Chance: Let Planners Know How Much Bugline Project Bugs You

The next Bugline Trail meeting has been scheduled, and officials say this could be the last time to make comments before the budget is prepared.

Have something to say about the Bugline trail paving project? The last time to voice your opinion is coming up quick. Jim Batzko, a trustee on the Sussex Village Board and member of the Waukesha County Board, said the recently scheduled public information meeting on August 29 will be the last time for residents to make comments before the budget is drawn up. "This is the last meeting before budget time, so if you have comments, that is going to be the time to do it," said Batzko during Tuesday's Village Board meeting. County officials say they’re ready to release new and updated designs for the Bugline Trail paving project at the meeting at the Pauline Haass Public Library in Sussex. Running from 5-7 p.m., the public gathering will be very…

DM

8:35 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

I have used a number of trails in the County, for both biking and jogging, and have NOT found that the paved paths lack charm, naturalness, or desirability. I DO live only a couple blocks from the Bug Line, and use that frequently. I'm all for paving the path as it should reduce maintenance, problems with shifting/eroding gravel at various times, and the puddling effect after heavy rains. Beyond …   more ›

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

PHOTOS: Every Bugline Bridge Getting Widened, Repaired

After 28 years of use, the various bridges on the Bugline are getting a complete makeover.

The Bugline trail isn't the only thing slated for updates. Every bridge on the trail is getting a major facelift after more than 28 years. Dave Burch, Waukesha County's operations manager, said county construction workers are currently repairing the bridge suspended over the railroad tracks near Quad/Graphics. The bridge will be closed for the next few weeks as workers widen the bridge and put new railings on. "We'll be reconstructing all the bridges on the Bugline trail over time," Burch said. "These bridge projects, I mean, I worked on these in the early 80s. The wood on the bridges are now 28-years-old, so they've more than served their purpose." Burch said the county is using money from their budget to construct the new bridges. Also, …

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Andy Ambrosius

1:59 pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012

I know - totally sucks that part of the trail is pretty much useless until they finish.   more ›

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