Whitewater

August 2013

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Whitewater – A Safe Place To Walk, Run And Bike! In the Spring of 2011 the City of Whitewater completed work on the extension of Starin Road. This project, funded in part by a federal grant from the EDA (Economic Development Administration), included 2 ten foot multiuse paths: one on the south side of the Starin Street extension and another that runs through the newly developed Whitewater University Technology Park. These two trail segments are connected by on-street bike lanes in the Whitewater Business Park. These improvements have added approximately 2.25 miles of dedicated pedestrian and bicycle improvements and a valuable connection on the northwest side of the community. The City of Whitewater was awarded a planning grant from the Department of Transportation to develop a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the community. This FUN FACT planning process held a kickThe city of off in April of 2012 and will Whitewater is a wonderful place for focus on determining barriers people who enjoy that people face when walking, nature, with tons of running, and cycling in the biking and hiking trails. community. The end result will provide the community with a plan on how we link neighborhoods to destinations within the community and make Whitewater a safer place to walk, run, and bike. Community involvement is critical in the planning process. To become involved or learn more, please contact Matt Amundson, Parks and Recreation Director at mamundson@whitewater-wi.gov. N8660 Clover Valley Rd. • Whitewater, WI (Just 1 Mile South of Whitewater) 262.473.4574 thefuzzypigonline.com 203 E. Milwaukee Street, Whitewater • 262-473-2130 www.fortcommunity.com Mark Your Calendar Starting in October 4 SHOCKWAVE Country Mall HAUNTS Shop The Country Mall And Find Giftware, A Women's Boutique, Jewelry, Bath & Body Products, Stained Glass, Antiques, Custom Furniture, Pet & Animal Feed, Plus More! We L�VE Our Members L�VE Here you're not our customer ... you're our Partner! Membership is open to anyone living or working in Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth or Waukesha Counties. All you need to do is open a $5 savings account and now you're a member & an OWNER in FCCU! What We Offer Our Members ... • Earn Rewards For Your Purchases • 27,000 FREE ATMs Nationwide • Instant Issue Debit Cards • Many Different Lending Options Why Choose to put Your Hard Earned Money anywhere Else? Invested In You, With You, For You! 262-473-4005 www.WhitewaterChamber.com 23

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