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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the 500-600 Block of Belleforte Avenue
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Introduction
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At the April 13th Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition at the 500-600 block of Belleforte Avenue. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations for temporary speed feedback signage and high visibility crosswalk markings, and added recommendations for a mid-block pinch point, target enforcement, and installing no parking here to corner signage. Pending Village Board concurrence, the paint-and-post pinch-point will be installed as part of the upcoming 26-15 Bike Boulevards project. Other recommendations will be implemented by Public Works crews.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
On September 13, 2025, the Village of Oak Park received a petition to implement traffic calming measures on the 500-600 block of Belleforte Avenue. The residents expressed concerns regarding excessive speeds along 500-600 Belleforte Avenue between Chicago Avenue and Augusta Street.
See Attachment A for a copy of the letter of explanation. Public testimony was received. See attachment B for public testimony. See Attachment C for the aerial imagery of the area.
The petition was reviewed by the Transportation Commission at its April 13, 2026, meeting. Staff gave a presentation on the issues, including: background on the petition, history of the area, analysis of the collected traffic data, collision diagram, 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 F.
At the April 13th, 2026 meeting, the Transportation Commi...
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