CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending the Naperville Traffic Schedule to modify traffic controls in the Westside neighborhood (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Prousa, TED Project Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On January 7, 2021 the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recommended approval of the Westside Neighborhood Traffic Study report by a vote of 7-0. Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
On February 16, 2021 City Council received the Westside Neighborhood Traffic Study report and concurred with the recommended improvements including signage and striping throughout the neighborhood, as well as the following key enhancements:
1. Naper Elementary School area circulation improvements, including converting Eagle Street to be one-way southbound;
2. Washington Junior High School area circulation improvements, including converting the intersection of Spring Avenue and Webster Street to an all-way stop and improving crosswalk locations.
DISCUSSION:
An ordinance must be passed to amend the applicable Naperville Traffic Schedules in the Municipal Code to implement the approved recommendations.
Attachment 1 shows the traffic control changes that will occur throughout the neighborhood and are reflected in the attached ordinance.
The signs will be updated throughout the neighborhood by mid- August.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These changes will be implemented this year with the cost anticipated to be between $2,500 to $5,000.