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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the Northwest Oak Park Traffic Study and Direct Staff to Prepare the Necessary Ordinances
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Introduction
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At its April 10, 2025 meeting, the Transportation Commission (TC) reviewed a traffic study focused on the northwest area of the Village. Following the review, the Commission voted to support staff recommendations for implementing a series of traffic calming measures. These measures align with Vision Zero strategies near schools and parks, Neighborhood Greenway treatments, and include the establishment of a Park Speed Zone along Berkshire Street. Additionally, two new stop signs will be installed for northbound traffic at the intersections of Belleforte Avenue and Forest Avenue with Greenfield Street. Implementation of the recommended traffic calming elements will occur through a variety of upcoming projects.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Village of Oak Park received a request to conduct a traffic study and implement traffic calming devices in the northwest area of the Village. Residents expressed concerns about speeding, excessive volumes, and cut-through traffic along Marion, Berkshire, Greenfield, and LeMoyne. They also described wrong-way traffic on the 1200 block of Forest, crashes including one involving a pedestrian, drivers disobeying stop signs, and driver confusion or pedestrian safety concerns at 2-way stop signs.
See Attachment A for a copy of the letter of explanation. Public testimony was received by the Village and is shown as Attachment B. See Attachment C for the aerial imagery of the area.
The study was reviewed by the Transportation Commission at its April 10th, 2025, meeting. Staff gave a presentation on the issues, including: background on the traffic study, history of the area, analysis of...
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