In early spring of 2023, the Bike Fed worked with stakeholders and local officials in the village of Egg Harbor and the Town of Gibraltar to discuss a number of trail projects that would increase safe cycling and walking opportunities for community members and visitors alike.
In May 2023, Bayshore Connectivity Trail stakeholders were notified that the National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (RTCA) selected the Bayshore Connectivity Trail Project, following a competitive grant process, to receive technical assistance and community planning. The Town of Gibraltar also applied for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding in late March to go towards a feasibility study for an envisioned 16-mile multi-jurisdictional project that will link the villages of Sister Bay, Ephraim, and Egg Harbor; and the towns of Liberty Grove and Egg Harbor. In July 2023, stakeholders were informed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that they had been awarded $108,376 in TAP funding for the feasibility study.
This project will provide safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians headed to school and work in the communities of Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Gibraltar, Ephraim, Liberty Grove, and Sister Bay. It will also provide access for visitors to local businesses and parks. Environmentally friendly approaches to transportation also ease traffic congestion in places like Door County where space is limited by natural features. As an added benefit, the economic impact of this trail will help serve the needs of year-round residents in these communities.
Door County Trails is a citizen-based organization actively seeking volunteers. You can learn more about how to connect, contribute, or volunteer with Door County Trails at https://doorcountytrails.org