Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Section 15-1-14 ("Prohibited Turn Locations") of the Oak Park Village Code to Prohibit Left Turns for Northbound Traffic on Maple Avenue at Lake Street
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Overview
Overview
Maple Avenue between North Boulevard and Lake Street is a newly constructed street and will be dedicated as public right-of-way. The Emerson Development has been constructed along the east side of Maple Avenue between North Boulevard and Lake Street which will generate motor vehicle traffic and a significant amount of pedestrians on Maple Avenue and on Westgate Street. Due to its proximity to Harlem Avenue (IL 64) and the westbound Lake Street left turn bay for southbound Harlem Avenue, Staff is recommending that northbound left turns from Maple Avenue onto westbound Lake Street be prohibited so as to not interfere with the progression of motor vehicle traffic on Lake Street as it moves past Maple Avenue.
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Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the Village for the installation of the no left turn signs. The cost of furnishing and installing the no left turn signs is being borne by the owner of the development. Future maintenance cost of the no left turn signs will be the responsibility of the Village.
Background
As part of the redevelopment agreement between the Village and the Emerson Development, a new public street named Maple Avenue was constructed by the developer along the west side of the site between North Boulevard and Lake Street. As part of the RDA, the developer is responsible for the costs of constructing the new street including installing traffic control devices on Maple Avenue between North Boulevard and Lake Street and on Westgate Street. The Emerson Development is now nearly complete and Maple Avenue has been opened to the public for use by pedestrians and motor vehicles. The developer will convey th...
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