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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the 100 Block of North Lombard Avenue
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Introduction
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At the May 11th Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC reviewed a traffic calming petition at the 100 block of N Lombard Avenue. The TC voted to concur with the staff recommendations to install the recommended mid-block pinch point in addition to targeted speed enforcement. Pending Board approval, the pinch point will be installed with the upcoming Bike Boulevard project.
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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 5, 2026, the Village of Oak Park received a petition to implement traffic calming measures on the 100 block of N Lombard Avenue. The residents expressed concerns regarding excessive cut-through traffic along 100 N Lombard Avenue between Lake Street and Ontario Street, causing safety concerns for pedestrians.
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 May 11th, 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 May 11th, 2026 meeting, the Transportation Commission voted five to zero to:
* Install mid-block paint-and-post pinch point (also known as a neckdown) with two 20-foot-long bump-outs. The west bump-out lining up with the fire hydrant at ...
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