The Village’s Phase I Preliminary Engineering Study for traffic safety improvements along La Grange Road, led by consultant Kimley-Horn, is underway. This effort stems from community feedback during the Village Market Streetscape Improvement Plan, where residents expressed strong interest in enhancing pedestrian safety with an additional pedestrian crossing or signalized crossing.
Earlier this month, Kimley-Horn provided technical information to IDOT reflecting community feedback and incorporating the latest crash data. While the Village is not considering specific plans at this time, the consultant included a traffic signal warrant analysis and a pedestrian signal warrant analysis for the intersection at Woodlawn Avenue. This technical information is intended to solicit feedback from IDOT on potential technical concepts before any options are further developed and brought back to the community for input.
Although the intersection does not currently meet warrants for a traffic signal, the Village is requesting IDOT’s consideration of a signal to provide a more controlled environment for pedestrians and, importantly, to support safer and faster emergency vehicle response times (police, fire and ambulance). An alternative to signalization could include the installation of pedestrian beacons to enhance pedestrian safety.
The Village’s consultant remains in the information-gathering phase of the study. Engaging with IDOT early allows the Village to understand what concepts IDOT may support, helping guide the development of feasible options. The public will have another opportunity to provide input before the Phase I Study is complete.