Wisconsin Statutes 84.60 – Bikeways
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 84.60
- Department: means the department of transportation. See Wisconsin Statutes 84.001
- Freeway: means a highway with full control of access and with all crossroads separated in grade from the pavements for through traffic. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Highway: includes all public ways and thoroughfares and all bridges upon the same. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) In this section:
(a) “Bikeway” means a public path, trail, lane or other way, including structures, traffic control devices and related support facilities and parking areas, designated for use by bicycles, electric scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other vehicles propelled by human power. The term also includes “bicycle lane” as defined in s. 340.01 (5e) and “bicycle way” as defined in s. 340.01 (5s).
(b) “Highway” means any state trunk highway, national parkway, expressway, interstate highway or freeway.
(2) The department may establish a bikeway separately or in conjunction with any existing highway.
(3) Bikeways established under this section shall be considered highways for the purposes of ss. 84.06, 84.07 and 84.09.