Submitted By
Ron Burke, Transportation Commission Chairperson Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission's Recommendation to Adopt a Slow Streets Pilot Program Generally Located on the Streets Bounded by Van Buren Street, Kenilworth Avenue, Thomas Street, and Harvey Avenue and Direct Staff to Prepare the Necessary Resolution and Ordinance
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Overview
Overview
The Village Board requested the Transportation Commission review the concept of creating "Slow Streets" on certain residential streets in the Village to allow for greater social distancing for people walking and biking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Slow Streets involve allowing only local traffic on streets to reduce the volume of traffic and encourage slower speeds allowing the streets to be shared with pedestrians and cyclist. The Transportation Commission recommended creating a pilot program for these Slow Streets. Generally staff is not supportive of this recommendation as there are great safety concerns with intermixing moving cars in a shared space that encourages pedestrians and bicycling.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Motion.
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Staff Recommendation
Deny the Motion.
Fiscal Impact
The FY2020 Budget does not include funds for a Slow Street Pilot Program. Should the Village Board approve a pilot program, staff recommends funding the project with the Sustainability Fund for Bikeway Capital Projects, account no. 2310-41020-101-570967. A Budget amendment would be presented at the next quarterly Budget Amendment to amend the budget to include funds for this project.
Staff does not have a current exact cost estimate for this pilot program. Current cost estimates for the rental of the necessary barricades and signage to create the Commission's pilot program are approximately $59,060. Staff will provide a more detailed cost estimate with the follow up Board Resolution ...
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