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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming on the 500 Block of South Humphrey Avenue
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Introduction
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At the January 13, 2025, Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition for the 500 block of South Humphrey Avenue. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended traffic calming items including a paint-and-post pinch point south of the alley entrance.
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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 15, 2023, the Village of Oak Park received a petition to implement traffic calming measures on the 500 Block of South Humphrey Avenue. The residents expressed concerns regarding excessive speeds and cut-through traffic on 500 South Humphrey Avenue between Adams Street and the alley.
See Attachment A for a copy of the letter of explanation. No written public testimony was received by the Village for this petition. See Attachment B for the aerial imagery of the area.
The petition was reviewed by the Transportation Commission at its January 13, 2025 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.
At the January 13, 2025 meeting, the Transportation Commission voted five to zero to:
- Install paint and post pinch point to line up with the south side of the alley entrance on the 500 block of S Humphrey Avenue (Attachment F)
Pending Village Board approval, pavement markings, and posts will be installed as part of the upcoming 25-2 Resurfacing of Various Streets project.
Analysis Section
Traffic Study - Volume an...
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