4. Serving the places people love and need
What we chose: we stretched the lines to reach the places that make life in Sheboygan good.
- North side parks: T2 continues north on 15th Street to Calumet Drive, serving Evergreen Park, Jaycee Quarry Park and Maywood.
- Kohler-Andrae State Park: T1 extends past Love's to the park, Memorial Day to Labor Day and on event weekends.
- Love's and I-43 Exit 120: jobs and travel services at the south edge.
- West-side jobs and shopping: the West Gateway Hub at Taylor and WI-28 by I-43, with T1 and T4 meeting there (X5 ends at the SOUTH Longevity Hub, Taylor and WI 28), plus e-bikes, walking paths and county vans for the last stretch to Deer Trace, Woodlake and nearby employers.
What else we considered:
- Ending lines at the city limits.
- Waiting for private agreements before serving destinations outside the city.
Why: parks, beaches and nature are where longevity and happiness live. A network that only reaches offices and clinics misses half of why people go out. Jobs and shopping on the west side are where many residents work, and where many visitors and seasonal workers arrive.
We designed these connections to stand on their own. Hubs sit on public land and stops on public right-of-way. Service beyond the city uses the authority Wisconsin law already gives cities and counties. Nearby communities and businesses are welcome to join and add closer stops through a standard agreement. Partners welcome, never required.
Parks and beaches are where longevity and happiness live.
Next decision: 5. Vans for every address, and e-bikes for the last mile