Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Agenda Item Title
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Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) Update and Discussion: Harlem Ave. and Austin Blvd. Traffic Analysis.
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Overview
Overview
As discussed at the February 18, 2015 meeting of the Village Board, a series of Village Board Study Session are being held to allow Village Staff to present information related to elements of the future reconstruction of the I-290 through Oak Park. As a part of this meeting, information will be presented related to:
? Traffic analysis of Harlem Avenue and Austin Boulevard interchanges with I-290;
It is also noted that comment site has been opened on the Village website related to the traffic analysis and impacts on Harlem Avenue and Austin Boulevard. Residents are encouraged to review the information at the link and share their comments on the traffic analysis through Monday, July 13, 2015 at noon. The site can be found at www.oak-park.us/ikecomments
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
There will be a series of Village Board Study Session continuing throughout 2015 in order to provide an opportunity for discussion and consensus related to the reconstruction of I-290. The conclusion of these discussions will be to develop a draft Letter of Intent with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The final Letter of Intent will be presented to the Village Board for formal approval at the conclusion of the Study Sessions. This incremental approach was established as part of the February 18, 2015 discussion with the Village Board in order to provide a process to review the I-290 reconstruction.
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Report
Staff has been meeting with Village President Abu-Taleb, Trustee Lueck and IDOT to review elements of the reconstruction. At the April 27, 2015 Board study session staff presented the progress and IDOT commitments for improved roadway geometry and sidewalk widths over I-290 to ensure adequate room for all ...
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