Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Assistant Public Works Director / Village Engineer
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with TranSystems Corporation for a Feasibility Study of Bike Lanes on Ridgeland Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $86,309, Authorizing its Execution and Directing Staff to Prepare the Necessary Budget Amendment
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Overview
Overview
As discussed at the March 5, 2024 meeting, the Engineering Division requested a proposal from TranSystems Corporation to do a feasibility study of bike lanes on Ridgeland Avenue. The study will look at potential design alternatives, impacts, and parking loss associated with adding dedicated or protected bike lanes on Ridgeland Avenue. The study includes IDOT coordination and public engagement. The $86,309 cost of the study exceeds the $50,000 budget amount.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
Ridgeland Avenue is scheduled for resurfacing from Augusta Street to North Avenue in 2026 using federal funds. The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget includes $50,000 for a feasibility study of bike lanes on Ridgeland Avenue. The feasibility study will include looking at options for bike treatments, including bike lanes and protected bike lanes for the full 3-mile length of Ridgeland in the Village, and identifying what the impacts of bike treatments will be to on-street parking, deliveries, school drop-off, and pickups, bus services, and handicapped parking. The feasibility study will include public engagement for all proposed treatments and their associated impacts. Proposed public engagement would include opportunities for public comment at a public open house, via the Village's Engage Oak Park website, and at Transportation Commission meetings. Staff anticipates presenting the Transportation Commission's final recommendations from the feasibility study to the Village ...
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