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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the Taylor Avenue and Superior Street intersection
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Introduction
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At the June 8th Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition at the Taylor Avenue and Superior Street intersection. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended traffic calming items including paint and post pinch points at the intersection, additional signage, and new crosswalk pavement markings.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
On January 12, 2026, the Village of Oak Park received a petition to implement traffic calming measures at the intersection of N Taylor Avenue and Superior Street. The residents expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety and driver confusion regarding the lack of stop signs on the Superior Street approaches.
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 June 8th, 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 H.
At the June 8th, 2026 meeting, the Transportation Commission voted six to zero to:
* Install paint and post curb extensions on all four corners of the N Taylor Avenue and Superior Street intersection, extending onto both streets
* Remove "2-WAY" sup...
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