Horicon Council Enhances Bike Safety and Expands Recreation Access With Mayville Partnership

The Horicon Common Council addressed changing transportation trends and expanded community recreation access during its April 28 meeting.
In a move to increase pedestrian and rider safety, the council unanimously passed an ordinance establishing new regulations for bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric mobility devices. The updated ordinance enforces a 15 mph maximum speed limit on city sidewalks and explicitly requires helmets for riders under 16 years old who are operating devices traveling faster than 10 mph. Furthermore, children under 16 are prohibited from operating Class 3 electric bikes.
“Marie Fenske, our D2 Alderwoman, has worked 9+ months on a new ordinance for bikes, e-bikes, and other vehicles of those types in the City,” said Horicon Mayor Josh Maas on a social media post. “She put so much effort into making sure this was a well-written and enforceable policy and worked with many stakeholders. It should be online soon, and hopefully gets the kudos she deserves.”
The council also approved a resolution cementing a highly anticipated recreational collaboration with the neighboring city of Mayville. Under the new reciprocal agreement, Horicon residents will receive reduced non-resident rates to join the Mayville TAG Center, while Mayville residents will qualify for resident rates to join the Horicon Aquatic Center.
“We had a resolution passed that allows Horicon residents to get the Mayville resident rates for the TAG Center, and in return, Mayville residents will pay Horicon resident rates for passes at the Horicon Aquatic Center,” explained Maas.