Sister Bay officials are a step closer to giving you a safer place to bike and jog in the future, thanks to the state's Transportation Alternatives Program. Governor Tony Evers announced on Friday more than $32 million in federal funding for 56 local improvements across the state thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal passed in 2021. Among the awards was $906,390 for a multi-modal trail in Sister Bay. The 4,500-foot trail will run parallel to State Highway 57 from Highway 42 to Northwoods Drive. The village learned they would receive the grant in July, and Administrator Julie Schmelzer told them how important it was to get funding for what has become a need in the community.

The trail would address serious traffic concerns for the area that has seen 12 accidents over the last 20 years, including an incident in 2022 that resulted in a pedestrian suffering severe injuries. Schmelzer is hopeful they can complete the new trail by next May.