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A Presentation and Discussion on the Bike Plan Update as Recommended by the Transportation Commission
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Introduction
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In March, the Transportation Commission approved the Draft Bike Plan Update, which outlines recommendations for the development and enhancement of cycling infrastructure throughout the Village. Key components of the update include proposals for new and upgraded on-street bike facilities, improvements to the Neighborhood Greenway network, amendments to Village code, and a feasibility study for a potential bike share system. This presentation will provide an overview of the draft Bike Plan Update, including its anticipated impacts and potential alternatives to certain recommendations made by the Transportation Commission. Input and direction from the Village Board will be incorporated into the final version of the plan. The revised Bike Plan Update will be presented at an upcoming meeting for further review and consideration.
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Recommended Action
This is a presentation and discussion. There is no recommended action at this time. Input from the Village Board will be incorporated into a final version of the Bike Plan Update which will be presented to the Village Board for consideration at an upcoming meeting.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action:
* The Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Sam Schwartz Engineering, D.P.C. for an Addendum to the Oak Park Bike Plan in an amount not to exceed $92,800 on May 7, 2024 (RES 24-185)
Background
Oak Park first adopted a comprehensive Bike Plan in 2008, followed by the Neighborhood Greenways and Bikeshare Plan in 2015. In the summer of 2024, Village staff initiated a collaboration with Sam Schwartz Engineering (now TYLin) to develop an updated Bike Plan, incorporating community feedback and the latest design best practices to establish a modernized bicycle network. The plan also evaluates operational con...
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