Rustic Roads (Wisconsin)

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state=WI
type=RusticThe Rustic Road system is a system of Wisconsin scenic roads. They differ from the main Trunkline highway system in that they are not meant to be major through routes, be local access, and are to meet minimum standards for natural features. Rustic roads have lower speed limits than those on other highway systems.cite web | last = Bessert | first = Chris | title =Wisconsin Highways - Rustic Roads | work =Wisconsin Highways | url =http://www.wisconsinhighways.org/other/rustic_roads.html | accessdate = 2007-03-20]

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The Wisconsin legislature established the program to help preserve lightly traveled scenic rural roads. Thera are a few requirements that a road must have in order to be designated as a rustic road, such as having outstanding natural features or areas that set the road apart from other roads, be a lightly traveled road, not be scheduled for improvement, and preferably be at least two miles with a loop, completed closure, or connection to a major highway at both ends of the route. The maximum speed limit established by law is 45 mph, but can be set lower by a local government if desired. Rustic roads may be dirt, gravel, or paved. They can be one- or two-way and can have accommodations for bicycles and hiking adjacent to or incorporated into the road or surrounding area.cite web | title =Chapter Trans-RR 1.05 (Unofficial Text) | work =State of Wisconsin | url =http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/docs/rr-code.pdf | accessdate = 2008-01-01] The designation process is done by application for designation by a local government.

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