Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the State of Illinois for the North Avenue (IL 64) Intelligent Transportation System Project, Contract No. 62N40, in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,072, Authorizing its Execution and Approving a Funding Resolution for Said Agreement
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Overview
Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has completed their design for an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) project on North Avenue from York Road to Cicero Avenue to improve traffic flow. The project includes traffic signal improvements including fiber optic interconnections and emergency signal preemption equipment, changeable message signage, traffic surveillance equipment, and corner sidewalk ramp improvements at some locations. The Village previously approved a Letter of Intent which defined the Village's cost sharing responsibilities for the emergency traffic signal preemption equipment. This Agreement obligates the Village to pay these costs and defines maintenance responsibilities for various elements along North Avenue. IDOT anticipates bidding the project this September.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
IDOT has been working on the study and design of a Smart Corridor along North Avenue for a number of years. The Smart Corridor concept uses Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to improve travel for all modes of transportation. ITS relies heavily on technology to improve the traffic flow typically with signal upgrades and coordination.
Constructing a Smart Corridor was a recommendation of the Cook-DuPage Corridor Study and subsequent Cook-DuPage Smart Corridor Study. The Smart Corridor Study recommended a pilot project on North Avenue and on 22nd Street/Cermak since these would complement the future I-290 reconstruction pro...
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