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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the 1200 Block of Forest Avenue
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Introduction
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At the April 13, 2026 and August 10, 2026 Transportation Commission (TC) meetings, the TC reviewed the traffic calming petition for the 1200 block of Forest Avenue to address residents’ concerns regarding wrong-way traffic along 1200 Forest Avenue between Le Moyne Pkwy and North Avenue. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended traffic calming items, including additional signage and targeted police enforcement.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
On November 12, 2025, the Village of Oak Park received a petition to implement traffic calming measures on the 1200 block of Forest Avenue. The residents expressed concerns regarding wrong-way traffic along 1200 Forest Avenue between Le Moyne Pkwy and North Avenue.
See Attachment A for a copy of the letter of explanation. Public testimony was received. See Attachment B for public testimony received for both Transportation Commission Meetings. See Attachment C for the aerial imagery of the area.
The petition was first reviewed by the Transportation Commission at its April 13th, 2026 meeting. Staff gave a presentation on the issues, including background on the petition, history of the area, analysis of the collected traffic data, 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. The Commission recommended further data collection and studies to assess traffic conditions during the summer. Traffic data and analysis were conducted during the summer, and the petition was reviewed again by the Transportation Commission at its August 10th, 2026 meeting. Relevant page...
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