CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the Westside Neighborhood Traffic Study report and concur with the recommended improvements (Item 1 of 2)
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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. Two items were voted on separately and pertained to existing marked crosswalks and signage at the intersections of Jackson Avenue/Ewing Street and Spring Avenue/Eagle Street. Staff initially recommended removal of the crosswalk markings and signage to promote pedestrian use of nearby controlled crossings but TAB voted to maintain the existing crosswalks at Jackson Avenue/Ewing Street (6-1) and Spring Avenue/Eagle Street (7-0). Staff concurs and the report recommendations have been updated accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
In the fall of 2018, the City of Naperville received several reports of traffic concerns from residents in the Westside Neighborhood which is bounded by the BNSF line on the north, Washington Street and downtown Naperville to the east, and the West Branch DuPage River on the south and west. See Attachment 1 for a map of the study area.
The City contracted with consultant Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. (KLOA) to conduct a traffic study consisting of an evaluation of the existing conditions within the neighborhood area and developing recommendations to create a consistent striping, traffic control, signing and traffic calming plan.
DISCUSSION:
Study Process
The Westside Neighborhood Traffic Study included a 2019 resident survey, summaries of traffic concerns/potential solutions, school traffic control and walking route plans, and a thorough review of previous spot-specific studies completed by staff. Staff and KLOA also met with representatives from School District 203 to discuss concerns at Naper E...
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