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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming on the 700 and 800 blocks of N. Lombard Avenue and 800 block of N. Taylor Avenue.
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Introduction
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At the November 11th Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition for the 700 and 800 blocks of N. Lombard Ave. and 800 block of N. Taylor Ave. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended traffic calming items.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
On March 20, 2021, and September 20, 2021, the Village of Oak Park received petitions to implement traffic calming measures at the 700 Block of N Lombard Avenue, 800 Block of N Lombard Avenue, and 800 Block of N Taylor Avenue. Due to their proximity, the petitions for traffic calming devices were reviewed together by the Transportation Commission. The residents expressed concerns regarding speeding and excessive volumes along these blocks. Furthermore, non-compliance of stop control at N Taylor Avenue and Thomas Street was also noted to be a concern.
See Attachment A for a copy of the letter of explanation. See Attachment B for a copy of the written public testimony received by the Village for these petitions. See Attachment C for the aerial imagery of the area.
The petitions were reviewed by the Transportation Commission at its November 11th, 2024 meeting. Staff gave a presentation on the issues including: background on the petition, history of the area, analysis of the collected traffic data, collision diagrams, and recommendations. Residents provided public testimony on the items. After hearing the staff's presentation and public testimony, the Transportation Commission deliberated on the items. Relevant pages from the Transportation Commission meeting minutes are included as Attachment H.
At the November 11th...
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