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A Resolution Approving the Bike Plan Update as Recommended by the Transportation Commission*
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Introduction
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As discussed at the June 3rd Board meeting, the Transportation Commission approved the 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 Resolution adopts the Bike Plan Update as recommended by the Transportation Commission, which includes the installation of on-street bike lanes on Augusta Street from Harlem to Cuyler and on Harvard Street from Maple to Humphrey, with gaps by the three schools.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action:
* The Village Board was given a presentation and had a discussion on the Draft Bike Plan Update at the June 3, 2025 Board Meeting (ID 25-356)
* 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
The Village of 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 considerations, feasibility, and cost implications for a potential bikeshare system in Oak Park.
The Bike Plan Update has been closely coordinated with the Vision Zero Plan (VZP) and integrates input and ideas g...
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