Fred has worked with the NCWRPC since 2004. He has a bachelor’s degree in natural resources and land use from UW-Stevens Point and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Fred works mainly in the areas of land use and transportation.
Merrill Safe Routes To School
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are an opportunity to make walking and bicycling to school safer for children in grades K-8, and to increase the number of children who choose to walk and bicycle. On a broader level, SRTS programs can enhance children’s health and well-being, ease traffic congestion near the school, and improve community members’ overall quality of life.
In 2016, 10 school districts won a WisDOT SRTS planning grant as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional SRTS Program, administered by NCWRPC.
In the fall of 2019-2020, the City of Merrill, and the Merrill School District began SRTS Planning with the assistance of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC). The NCWRPC will guide the Merrill SRTS Task Force through the planning process.
The following schools are part of SRTS planning:
- Jefferson Elementary School (K-5);
- Kate Goodrich Elementary School (K-5);
- Washington Elementary School (K-5);
- Prairie River Middle School (6-8); and
- Merrill High School (9-12);
The Merrill Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Task Force consists of people from the schools, law enforcement, local government officials, and local residents.
Resources
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Safety
PSAs
Merrill SRTS Plan
Merrill SRTS Plan (without maps)
Full Adopted Merrill SRTS Plan with all maps & attachments
Prairie River Middle School
Map 3A – Site Assessment
Map 4A – Transportation
Map 5A – School Routes
Map 6A – Recommendations
PRMS SRTS Action Plan
Jefferson Elementary School
Map 3B – Site Assessment
Map 4B – Transportation
Map 5B – School Routes
Map 6B – Recommendations
Jefferson Elementary SRTS Action Plan
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
Map 3C – Site Assessment
Map 4C – Transportation
Map 5C – School Routes
Map 6C – Recommendations
Kate Goodrich Elementary SRTS Action Plan
Washington Elementary School
Map 3D – Site Assessment
Map 4D – Transportation
Map 5D – School Routes
Map 6D – Recommendations
Washington Elementary SRTS Action Plan
Merrill High School
Map 3E – Site Assessment
Map 4E – Transportation
Map 5E – School Routes
Map 6E – Recommendations
Merrill High School SRTS Action Plan
Attachments:
A – Student Tally & Parent Survey forms
B – 2019 Results from Student Tallies & Parent Surveys
C – SRTS Task Force Meetings and Adoption Documentation
D – Bicycle Parking Guidelines
E – Three Factors Increase Walking and Biking–CDC
Make questions or comments about the planning here.
(Email link to submit comments on this plan.)
NCWSC
Member Communities:
Marathon County; the Cities of Baraboo, Marshfield, Merrill, Mosinee, Schofield, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids; the Villages of Kronenwetter, Rothschild and Weston; and the Town of Rib Mountain have formed the North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition. The Coalition is working to address stormwater issues in North Central Wisconsin. Stormwater is water that accumulates on land as a result of storms and can include runoff from urban areas such as roads and roofs.
MISSION:
The North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition coordinates and collaborates on education and outreach activities, and recommends policy and operational changes for cooperating local governments in order to comply with regulations and reduce stormwater pollution in a cost effective manner so that residents of Central Wisconsin benefit from lakes and streams that remain swimmable and fishable.
Village of Kronenwetter Outdoor Recreation Plan 2021-2025
The primary purpose of this outdoor recreation plan is to provide continued direction toward meeting the current and future recreation needs of the Village of Kronenwetter.
This Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) was prepared pursuant to Wisconsin Statute §23.30 Outdoor Recreation Program. This section serves “to promote, encourage, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive long-range plan to acquire, maintain, and develop for public use, those areas of the state best adapted to the development of a comprehensive system of state and local outdoor recreation facilities and services…”
Nekoosa Safe Routes to School Plan
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the Nekoosa School District, City of Nekoosa, and the Nekoosa SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding was provided by the NCWRPC.
Elcho Safe Routes to School Plan
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the School District of Elcho, Town of Elcho, and the Elcho SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding was provided by the NCWRPC.
White Lake Safe Routes to School Plan
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the White Lake School District, Village of White Lake, and the White Lake SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding was provided by the NCWRPC.
Town of Elderon Comprehensive Plan 2021
The Town of Elderon’s Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development and enhancement of the Town for the next 10 to 20 years. This plan incorporates more than just future land uses, but also direction for housing and neighborhood development, economic development, transportation, community facilities, protection of natural resources and intergovernmental cooperation. These crucial elements among others will shape the future of the Town.
Wabeno Safe Routes to School Plan
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the Wabeno School District, Town of Wabeno, and the Wabeno SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding was provided by the NCWRPC.
Mauston Safe Routes to School Plan
This plan was developed by NCWRPC in conjunction with the City of Mauston, Mauston School District, and the Mauston SRTS Task Force as part of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Safe Routes to School Program. This Regional program was made possible in part by a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Additional funding provided by the NCWRPC.
