Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Service Director
Agenda Item Title
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Presentation and discussion of recommendations to establish a Parking Pilot Area comprised of Harlem Ave. to Oak Park Ave. & South Blvd. to Harrison St.
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Overview
Overview
At the July 10, 2017 Village Board Special Meeting, the Village Board asked the Transportation Commission to consider a Pilot Area in order to test simplifying parking restrictions. Staff will present recommendation for such simplified restrictions and the Transportation Commission public review and feedback. Unless directed otherwise by consensus of the Village Board, a second study session will be proposed in June which would be in advance of consideration of an Ordinance creating the Pilot Area as part of a Regular Meeting in July. Subject to approval of the Ordinance, the Pilot Area would be established in October 2018.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
It is recommended a second study session be held in June in advance of consideration of an Ordinance creating the Pilot Area as part of a Regular Meeting in July. Subject to approval of the Ordinance, the Pilot Area would be established in October 2018.
Staff recommends an initial 6 month pilot and to report back to the Village Board with changes. Once the program has been categorized as successful, to evaluate other areas that the pilot program rules could apply to.
October 2018: Begin Parking Pilot Program
February 2019: Review changes to Pilot Program
September 2019: End Pilot Program and decide to keep or revert the ordinance
January 2020: Propose rules for other areas
Body
Report
The Village Board Goals for 2016-2017 include revisiting the overall parking systems within Oak Park in a holistic manner and with consideration for neighborhoods and business districts in order to understand the impact on residents, visitors and employees in the community. As a part of the study, staff will review the recommended goals for this...
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