The Door County Multi-Modal Trails Task Force’s primary goal was to develop a comprehensive map of all trail-related projects, both existing and planned, throughout the entire county. The purpose of the map would be to provide information to communities to aid in the development of trails. This included reviewing all current bike and trail plans as well as reaching out to all 19 municipalities for information on what trails they maintain or are planning to develop in the next 5, 10, and 20 years.
The project was not meant to be a new plan for what communities “should” be doing. The task force recognized that communities are already pursuing projects and have plans in place. The group decided the best course of action to provide support for trail initiatives would be to help inform all communities of what’s going on across the county to connect people who may not be connected otherwise.
Therefore, the maps that have been developed are consistent with all current plans that are in place and reflect only those projects that are actively being discussed by the municipalities or organizations that are responsible for pursuing them.
The Door County Community Foundation, and its component fund the Door County Green Fund, expect to be entertaining requests for funding from the non-profits and municipalities that will further this work. Consequently, Destination Door County has generously agreed to take a central role in helping move this effort into its next stage. To get involved, contact Amanda Stuck at amanda@doorcounty.com.
