STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under
s. 349.22 (1), Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, designates a town highway as a mass transit way in the town as follows:
A. A portion of highway [name or number] between [designate points], more particularly identified as [specify lanes, etc.], is designated as a mass transit way.
B. Only the following types of vehicles may use the mass transit way [designate types] and [specify any other restrictions on use].
C. The town chairperson, or his or her designee, shall place appropriate traffic signs on the above-described highways on or before the effective date of this ordinance.*
D. No persons may operate any vehicle on the above-noted highway in violation of the above-noted restrictions and limitations on vehicle type or highway use. Any violation shall be subject to a forfeiture of $____.
This ordinance is effective on [publication or posting or ________ ___, 20__ (a specific date after the date of publication or posting date, allowing adequate time for erection of signs)].
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: If car pool vehicles are permitted to use a mass transit way, the board may specify the minimum number of occupants, including the operator, in the vehicles.
Note: Sign placement is governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices authorized under
s. 84.02 (4) (e), Wis. stats. The manual may be accessed at the Department of Transportation website at:
