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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 5-22 - 1/25/2022 - 2022 Bicycle Plan Route Update AmendmentRESOLUTION NO.5-22 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 10-15 BY ADOPTING THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE 2022 BICYCLE PLAN ROUTE UPDATE WHEREAS, an Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Task Force was created in 2014 with the directive to create a Bicycle Plan for the future of cycling in Elk Grove Village; and WHEREAS, since adopting the Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan on March 24, 2015, the Village has completed numerous bicycle improvements based on the routes proposed therein; and WHEREAS, the Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Task Force was reconvened in 2020 to consider updates to existing and proposed bicycle routes in the Village resulting in the proposed Elk Grove Village 2022 Bicycle Plan Route Update; and WHEREAS, the Elk Grove Village 2022 Bicycle Plan Route Update would amend the route map in the Village's 2015 Bike Plan to better reflect existing, planned and future projects for the Elk Grove Community; and WHEREAS, public input for said Bicycle Plan Route Update was provided through an interactive map posted on the Village website and at an open house held at Village Hall on August 11, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Task Force has recommended adopting the 2022 Bike Plan Route Update. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of Illinois as follows: Section 1: That the attached Elk Grove Village 2022 Bicycle Plan Route Update is hereby adopted. Section 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval according to law. VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 PASSED this 2511 day of January 2022. APPROVED this 251h day of January 2022. APPROVED: Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village ATTEST: Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk ELK GROVE VILLAGE BICYCLE PLAN ROUTE UPDATE January 25, 2022 NA Village of Elk Grove Village Elk Grove Park District Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove Contents Table of Contents Purpose..............................................................................................................3 Public Input Process........................................................................................4 Appendices........................................................................................................5 1 - Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Route Map...................................6 2 - Elk Grove Bicycle Plan Task Force 2020-2021 ..............................7 3 - 2022 Proposed Village Bike Routes................................................8 4 - Public Comment Summary ..........................................................14 Purpose In 2014, the Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Task Force created a bicycle plan for the Village that focused on recreational cycling and providing safe and convenient routes for casual cyclists and commuters to reach common destinations in and near Elk Grove Village. The task force included representatives from the Village, the Park District, and Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove. The Village Board adopted the Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan in March of 2015, which formalized the Village's commitment to improve the existing Village bicycle network and create a safe environment for cyclists. Since the adopting the Village's Bicycle Plan in 2015, the Village has completed several infrastructure projects with the help of grant funding, including new access points for Busse Woods and a new multi- use path along Biesterfield Road to provide safer bicycle crossing at Meacham Road. Along with these improvements, ongoing infrastructure projects and new developments within the Village have created new and different opportunities for future bike routes. To continue qualifying for grant funding opportunities that support improvements to the Village's bicycle network, the routes shown in the Village Bicycle Plan must be kept up to date. The Bicycle Plan Task Force reconvened in 2020 to consider updates to existing and proposed routes. The Task Force also discussed how best to solicit public input on the proposed Route Update. The proposed Route Update better reflects our community's existing routes and future projects. These changes will help the Village qualify for future grant funding to support bicycle network improvements. Additionally, the implementation of newly proposed routes will help ensure that residents and visitors of the Village have access to safe and convenient bicycle routes to travel to local and regional destinations. Public Input Process Based on feedback from the Bicycle Plan Task Force, Village staff developed an outreach plan to solicit feedback with both online and in -person options. Public outreach opportunities were promoted through various communication platforms, including: • Village Newsletter (printed and mailed to all households and businesses) • Village E-Newsletter • Village Website • Electronic Sign • EGTV Channel 6 • Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor) Interactive Online Map Village staff worked with a vendor, Community Remarks, to create an interactive online map for residents to provide feedback. The map provided icons and commenting options that enabled residents to show support for routes, identify gaps within the plan, and comment on existing and proposed routes. The online map was open for 30 days and received over 50 comments. Route Update Open House The Village hosted an in -person open house on August 11, 2021. At the open house, residents had the opportunity to learn about the benefits and challenges of implementing each of the proposed bicycle routes and talk to Village staff about their questions and concerns. Over 20 residents attended the in - person open house to learn more about the update to the bike plan and provide feedback. After reviewing public input received online and in -person, Village staff added two additional proposed routes to the 2021 Village Bicycle Plan Route Update. Additionally, Village staff organized feedback from the online and in -person public input (see Appendix 4), which will be referenced as planning begins for implementing future bike routes. Appendix 1 Elk Grove Village Bicycle Plan Route Map Appendix 2 Elk Grove Bicycle Plan Task Force 2020-2021 Elk Grove Village Pat Feichter, Village Trustee Maggie Jablonski, Assistant Village Manager Brian Lovering, Chief Infrastructure Engineer Randy Schumacher, Police Commander William Callaghan, Police Traffic Sergeant Karleen Gernady, Administrative Intern Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove Dave Simmons, President Mike Cavallini, Vice President Elk Grove Park District Ben Curcio, Executive Director Nerge Road (Plum Grove Rd to Devon Ave) Wellington Ave & Somerset Ln (Biesterfield Rd to Somerset Ln, Wellington Ave to Ave) Biesterfield Rd & JFK Blvd & Rev Morrison Blvd (Beisner Rd to Elk Grove Blvd) Sidepath On -street Sidepath (Biesterfield); On -street (JFK & Rev Morrison) Appendix 3 2022 Proposed Village Bike Routes Major East-West Bike Corridor • There is only one existing east -west bike corridors in the Village's residential area. This route would help create a second east -west residential route • Serves as a connection to future side path on Devon Ave, providing a second connection over Route 53, between east and west sides of the Village North -South Connection • Provides connection between proposed routes on Biesterfield Rd and Devon Ave Access to Central Area of Village • Provides connection to library, town center, park district pavilion, and major shopping centers. Major East-West Corridor • This is a main thoroughfare through the center of the Village • Part of the Fox River- Busse Woods Bikeway, a regional east -west corridor in the NWMC Multimodal Transportation Plan Access to Central Area of Village • Provides connection to numerous destinations including Busse Woods, park district amenities, schools, and major shopping centers Limited Right -of -Way (ROW) Width • It may not be possible to fit an 8 foot wide side path along the entire corridor due to potential conflicts with existing utilities and trees • Conflicts with existing utilities and trees ROW from Rohlwing Rd to Devon Ave is very narrow which may require the Sidepath to be narrowed to a 4-6 foot sidewalk in this area Contingent on Construction of New Multi -Use Paths • Until proposed routes on both Biesterfield Rd and Devon Ave are implemented, this route does not provide a connection between bicycle facilities The transition from Side -Path to On -Street Route • East of Arlington Heights rd., this route transitions from a side path to an on -street route. In addition to multiple driveway conflicts, the width of the JFK bridge is not sufficient to install a full Sidepath and is limited to the existing 5 ft. width sidewalk Intersection Challenges Potential conflicts exist between vehicles and bicyclists due to line of sight at Cypress In and Elk Grove Blvd. 8 Northwest Point Sidepath Completes North -South Route Blvd & King (NW Point); • Connects to proposed north/south route on Street (Arlington On -street Tonne rd./ ComEd Row via Innovation Drive Heights Rd- (King St) and Oakton King St, Connectivity for North End of Village Northwest Point • Provides connection to Busse Woods trail Blvd- Higgins entrance and bicycle amenities in Elk Grove Rd) Technology Park for business users and recreational cyclists On -Street Route • Need to consider how vehicle and bicycle traffic interact with sharing the road, including heavy truck movement during the work week No Existing Sidewalk • There is no existing sidewalk on this portion of Northwest Point Blvd and the Village's right-of- way ends at back of curb. Constructing a Sidepath in this area would require a partnership with private property Landmeier- Provides East-West Route in Business Park Limited Existing Sidewalk Connectivity Higgins- Touhy • Serves as the only east -west corridor in the • Sidewalks existing along some segments of road, (Busse- Higgins, Business Park which connects proposed routes on but do not fully connect along the entire Landmeier- Sidepath Busse rd. and Elmhurst rd proposed route Elmhurst, Lower Traffic Option • Planned Cook County Project will install side Elmhurst- West • Higgins rd., west of Busse rd., becomes a very path on Higgins Rd, from Landmeier Rd to east Corporate high traffic congested area. This route meets Village limits Limits) similar connection needs, along roads with lower traffic count Busse Road (I-90 Major North -South Corridor ROW Conflicts to South • Provides access to proposed route that crosses I- • The construction of a Sidepath may result in Corporate 90 and connects to Mount Prospect conflict with existing utilities Limits) Sidepath • Provides north -south route through Business Park Sidewalk Gaps/ Limited Culvert Width • Some areas of Busse Road do not have existing sidewalk due to limited width of culverts under Busse Rd. Adding a side path would require reconstruction/ widening of box culverts Oakton Street (Arlington Heights Rd - Busse Rd) Devon Ave (Merge Rd - Carlisle Rd) Sidepath Sidepath Major East- West Corridor • Will provide an east -west route on east side of Village • Part of Elk Grove- Evanston Bikeway, a regional corridor in the NWMC Multimodal Transportation Plan Improves Regional Connectivity • Connects to proposed route on Busse Rd, which crosses I-90 into Mount Prospect • Connects to proposed route along ComEd ROW/ Tonne Rd - Major East- West Corridor • Provides connection between east and west sides of Village across I-290 • Connection to recreational facilities • Provides access to proposed bridge to access Community Athletic Fields Sidepath Conflicts • Numerous residential driveways provide potential conflict points for proposed side path • Connection under I-90 • A Sidepath on Busse rd., north of Oakton St, is being installed as part of an ongoing IDOT project, but it stops south of the I-90 underpass. Further collaboration with IDOT and the Village of Mount Prospect will be needed to complete this connection Things to consider: • How to address Bike crossings at intersection of Wildwood/ Oakton--residents report bikes do not stop. Limited Existing Facilities • The existing sidewalk is directly adjacent to the street. A multi -use path may cause potential conflicts with existing utilities and trees Grade Changes • Grade changes between road and adjacent ROW/ Properties presents engineering challenges Limited Bridge Width • Adding a side path would require reconstruction/ widening of the Devon Ave Bridge over Salt Creek 10 Plum Grove Road (Oriole Rd to Devon Ave) Tonne Road/ ComEd Right Of Way (Walnut Ln to Landmeier Rd; Landmeier Rd to Oakton Ave) Elk Grove Blvd (Ridge Ave to Tonne Rd) Sidepath Sidepath On -street Improves Regional Connectivity • Provides link between bike route in Roselle and a bike route in Schaumburg • Part of Palatine Trail, a regional north -south corridor in the NWMC Multimodal Transportation Plan Provides North- South route connection • Connects proposed routes on Oakton St and Devon Ave, which provide access to both Wood Dale and Mount Prospect • Existing green space underneath ComEd power lines offers attractive space for bicycle facilities Provides connectivity to planned route along Tonne Rd. Multiple Jurisdictions • A portion of this route is located in Schaumburg • The existing bike route to the south is standard sidewalk width (four feet) Things to Consider • When implementing, consider access to Schaumburg bike facilities • Consider how residents from neighborhood east of Julie Dr access bike routes • Coordinating with surrounding communities for cyclists to access Metra station in Roselle ComEd Approval • Constructing paths on ComEd ROW throughout this route requires the cooperation of ComEd. • This has been achieved in other communities Intersection Challenges • Ensuring visibility of route crossings at intersections along Tonne Rd is essential • There is no existing crosswalk at Landmeier Rd and Tonne Rd Contingent on Construction of New Multi -Use Path • Until proposed routes on Tonne Rd is implemented, this route does not provide a connection between bicycle facilities m Elmhurst Road (I- Sidepath Major North -South Corridor ROW Conflicts 90 to South • Provides access to existing bicycle/ • The construction of a side path may result in Corporate Limits) pedestrian facilities through Elmhurst/ I-90 conflict with existing utilities interchange Limited Culvert Width • Connects to Mount Prospect & Des Plaines • Adding a side path would require the • Provides north -south route in Business Park reconstruction/ widening of box culverts under Elmhurst rd. Union Pacific Rail Crossing • Side path crosses a rail spur which creates potential conflict for bicyclists Things to Consider: • When constructing Elmhurst, consider Residents who live on East side of route and how they access bike route Meacham Road Sidepath Improves Neighborhood Connectivity Limited Right -of -Way (ROM Width (North Corporate • This route would provide residents in the • It may not be possible to fit an 8 foot wide side path to South Corporate southwest portion of the Village a way to along the entire corridor due to potential conflicts Limits) access nearby bicycle facilities with existing utilities and trees • Provides connection through existing bike Grade Changes lane on Medina Road to a planned regional • Grade changes between the road and adjacent priority corridor in Elgin O'Hare Bicycle and ROW/properties presents engineering challenges Pedestrian plan Things to Consider • Coordinating with surrounding communities for cyclists to access Metra station in Medinah Cosman Rd & Provides more direct connection from trailhead to Contingent on Construction of New Multi -Use Path/Route Chelmsford Lane & center of Village, and overall Village bicycle route • Until proposed routes on Biesterfield Rd and Wellington Ave On -street network Wellington/Somerset are implemented, this route (Northampton Cir does not provide a connection between bicycle to Biesterfield Rd) facilities `x Alternatives: Devon Sidepath Provides connection between the existing route on • Constructing a side path over Salt Creek requires Ave/ Ridge Rd/ (Devon, Ridge rd. and proposed routes on Tonne Rd and reconstruction of Devon Ave Bridge ComEd ROW ComEd Devon Ave • Approval needed from ComEd for path in ROW Row); On - Street (Ridge) Alternatives: Devon • Provides connection between the existing • Constructing a side path over Salt Creek requires Ave/ Tonne Rd Sidepath route on Ridge rd. and proposed routes on reconstruction of Devon Ave Bridge Tonne Rd and Devon Ave • Limited ROW width on Tonne rd. just north of Devon Ave to create Sidepath Alternatives: Provides connection between the existing route on • Limits access to Muir Park and shopping centers along Carlisle Ave/ On -street Ridge rd. and proposed routes on Tonne Rd and Devon Ave Clearmont Dr Devon Ave 13 7. 1.1DDenuix 1F Nerge Road, Sidewalks are narrow and in bad shape between Parker PI and Mitchell Trail PROPOSED- n/a Include bike detection at signal intersections at bike Nerge Road (Plum Grove Rd to Devon routes during the design process Ave) n/a I I support the idea of a path along the main Public Works will inspect and perform maintenance on sidewalks as needed over this winter and upcoming spring. Bike detection signals allow bicyclists to activate signal changes for on -street routes. This proposed route is a side path, and bicyclists would cross intersections using crosswalks rather than an on -street bike detection signal. PROPOSED- Chelmsford Ln Could you provide an alternate kid -friendly route The Village has added a proposed on -street route to the Cosman Rd & (Wellington from Northhampton Circle entrance to Busse Woods Bike Plan Route Update based on this suggestion. Chelmsford Lane & Ave/ along Chelmsford Lane to the Village Center, past Wellington Ave Biesterfield rd/ Chelmsford Park? There is less traffic than along (Northampton Cir Chelmsford In) Arlington Hts and connecting to parks makes for to Biesterfield Rdgreat resting or destinations for young riders. PROPOSED- Beisterfield Rd, Good to put a wider path on this section of This comment is in support of a side path on this Biesterfield Rd & between Beisner Biesterfield but please please please do a better job section of Biesterfield Road, but also notes concern JFK Blvd & Rev and Arlington than the path west of Rohlwing. That path gets a A about the smoothness of the recent side path Morrison Blvd Heights Rd for width and ease of use but a D- for smoothness. It constructed on Biersterfield near Meacham, due to the (Beisner Rd to Elk is terrible. The old'wide' section that been there for tool joints within the concrete sidewalk. Grove Blvd ears is much smoother Elk Grove Blvd Extend existing bike route - multi use trail on Elk Based on this suggestion, the Village has added a PROPOSED - Elk (Ridge/ Tonne) Grove Boulevard eastward all the way to Tonne. A proposed on street route to the Bike Plan update. Grove Blvd (Ridge road bike lane from the Busse trail exit on Arlington Ave to Tonne Rd) Heights road to Tonne in each direction 14 EXISTING -Ridge Ridge Rd/ Signage missing going northbound. Walnut Ln Rd, Devon to Elk Grove Blvd Devon Ave, east of Arlington Heights Rd Love the idea that residents can reach CAF from all directions on foot or bike with this plan. Devon Ave Crossing Devon on Park between Talbots Mill and and Park Hamilton Lakes is very unsafe, with no traffic light Blvd assistance for foot or bicycle traffic. This may be a good Devon Ave spot to think about connecting to bike paths in Wood Dale, PROPOSED- and Park going through the Hamilton Lakes property (bicycles on Devon Ave (Merge Blvd streets, of course; foot traffic on paths). Right now, to walk Rd- Carlisle Rd) the Hamilton Lakes paths, I usually drive from my Talbots PROPOSED- Mill home rather than trying to cross Devon without light Devon Ave (Merge assistance. Elk Grove residents in my area would benefit Rd- Carlisle Rd) greatly from better pedestrian access to Hamilton Lakes. PROPOSED - Meacham Rd (North Corporate to South Corporate Limits) PW General Operations Division inspected this route and confirmed that all signage is in place. Itasca will be installing a crossing along the east leg of the intersection as part of a Park Boulevard and Devon Avenue intersection improvement project in 2023. agreed, I also like a running/bike route crossing Devon at 11tasca will be installing a crossing along the east leg "albot Mill. Much harder to cross Devon at Talbot Mill than of the intersection as part of a Park Boulevard and he other part of my route since no non -motorized Devon Avenue intersection improvement project in accommodations with the bridge over I-290 just west blockin views of oncoming traffic. Push buttons and corner landing pad so we're not standing in the right turn lane while waiting would be appreciated. n/a Love the idea of a path along the main thoroughfares. 15 PROPOSED- Meacham Rd A bridge for bikes/pedestrians would be ideal around here. and Nerge Traffic and the speed of it has increased drastically since the Meacham Rd Rd 390 expansion. (North Corporate to South Corporate Limits) Will a crosswalk and Crossing light be added to the east side of this intersection? Coordinate with Itasca and DuPage to provide connection to medina Metra station Medinah Rd, Can we encourage Medinah to build a bike path to the south of IL- Medinah Metra train station? The 390 and Meacham 390 intersection is dangerous to cross on the road Plum Grove Love this along the full length of Plum Grove, especially if it Rd and Julie could connect to the parking lot of Schaumburg's Nature Dr Center. Would love if it were possible to cross Plum Grove here. It would be nice to have the curb cut down and up ramp PROPOSED - Plum installed to connect to the bike path on the Schaumburg Grove Road (Oriole side of Plum Grove Road across from Julie Drive. Many Rd to Devon Ave) people come out of the Mead neighborhood to get onto the bike path on the other side of the street to continue on the bike path. Currently, the curb is so high, people have to walk or get stuck trying to get their bike up off the road. This comment is requesting a pedestrian bridge over the intersection of Meacham and Nerge. A bridge is not feasible at this location. In 2020, the Village installed pedestrian push buttons, count down timers, ADA ramps, and striped crosswalks for all legs of this intersection. In 2020, the Village installed pedestrian push buttons, countdown timers, ADA ramps, and strived crosswalks for all legs of this intersection. This comment relates to a location outside the Village. Staff will consider this comment and will reach out to the Villages of Itasca and Medinah about possible coordination when planning for implementation of the southern is proposed route segment. Julie Drive dead -ends into Meacham Rd at an unsignalized intersection. There is no depressed curb on the west side of Meacham, because this is not a crosswalk, and pedestrians/cyclists would be crossing five lanes of traffic. Residents in this neighborhood do face a challenges traveling west, as they would have to travel — 1 /2 mile north/south for a signalized crossing. One possibility may be adding a bike/ped crossing near the entrance to Fox Run. The Village will consider how this area can be provided better connectivity during planning/implementation of the proposed Plum Grove side path. 16 PROPOSED - Plum Grove Road (Oriole Rd to Devon Ave) PROPOSED - Tonne Road/ComEd Right Of Way (Walnut Ln to Landmeier Rd; Landmeier Rd to Oakton Ave) Plum Grove Rd I would love easier crossing of plum Grove here too. Also and Julie Dr connectinLy to Fox Run's new clubhouse once completed. This will make it a lot easier for kids that attend Conant High School to ride their bikes to school or activities Plum Grove, There are no sidewalks on either side for a short distance north of Oriole which is dangerous. The proposed route will also connect Dr and south of Roselle and Schaumburg paths. wise Rd yes, it is really difficult to navigate Plum Grove Rd in this area, would be great to carry it from Nerge north to Conant This gap is existing due to the need for the reconstruction of the box culvert under Plum Grove Road. The culvert is north of Elk Grove Village limits and requires coordination with Cook County and Schaumburg. The Village will work with Schaumburg on addressing this connectivity gap during planning/implementation of the proposed Plum Grove side path. Plum Grove Coordinate with Roselle to provide connections via plum The Village will reach out to Roselle about grove rd to Roselle Metra station opportunities for collaboration during planning/implementation of the proposed Plum Grove side bath. n/a I I really like this Why not put a bike path down the middle of the islands I The Village is planning the bike route to go down that run the full length of Tonne Rd. Not on a very buzzy I the ComEd right-of-way in the center of Tonne street where more accident could happen. road. 17 PROPOSED - Tonne Road/ComEd Right Of Way (Walnut Ln to Landmeier Rd; Landmeier Rd to Oakton Ave) PROPOSED- Oakton Street (Arlington Heights Rd- Busse Rd) PROPOSED - Elmhurst Road (I-90 to South Corporate Limits) n/a Oakton St and Wildwood Rd Oakton St coordinate with surrounding communities to provide connections Cyclists rarely stop at the stop signs at Wildwood and Oakton which makes it a danger for those of us that drive and walk in the neighborhood. Also Oakton now has multiple dump trucks and semis driving west down Oakton to Arlington Heights Road. Officers sit on Wildwood and ignore them illegally driving on Oakton. The drivers make no effort to slowdown for cyclists, pedestrians or vehicles. Please do not make Oakton a bike route. I really appreciate the new bike path (paved sidewalk?) on the south side of Oakton. It feels a lot safer than biking on the side of the road, and it is quicker too because it goes around an intersection with stop lights. Only downside is it doesn't connect to anything on the other end yet. I use this road to get to and from work each day. There's sidewalks in a few spots so if you're biking you need to do it on the road. There's lots of traffic (cars, semis) so it's metty dangerous. A dedicated bike bath would be great. As part of regional bicycle planning efforts, the Village continues to advocate for connecting this proposed path to the existing path along the ComEd right-of-way to the north. Addressing bike traffic crossing at Wildwood/Oakton is something the Village will look at during planning/implementation of Oakton side path. PD will ensure officers are working to address semi's driving illegally on Oakton. The Village is working to implement the proposed Oakton side path in phases. This area was completed as part of an IDOT project, and another segment was completed as part of the development of the Elk Grove Technology Park. The Village envisions the Oakton side path will eventually run from Busse Woods to Busse Road. Elmhurst Rd, (outside EGV) I wouldn't count these sidewalks as a bike This comment is about a section of road that is south of I-90 route. If you're headed North and staying on the right side outside EGV, but refers to a connectivity issue for of the road, the sidewalk does not begin until halfway up the hill, right where cars are trying to get enter on the highway. Taking the sidewalks, it's four intersections instead of the two cars have to cross. It takes 5 minutes longer to this short stretch on the sidewalks than it does on the side of the road. the northern portion of the mobile home park on the east side of Elmhurst road, which does not have sidewalk connectivity to the bike/ped facilities in the Elmhurst interchange. The southern entrance to the mobile home park is near a crosswalk at Landmeier Road to crossing I-90 along Busse Rd. 18 I-290 Fenced in bridge over the express way is in good shape and well EXISTING - Overpass maintained branches that are out of the way on both sides of the Bike/Ped Bridge bridge over I-290, north of Biesterfield Rd Great on width but terrible on smoothness. The old existing wide section between Meacham and White Trail is much smoother. EXISTING This surface desperately needs to be ground flat or replaced as the Biesterfield Rd, Meacham to White concrete was improperly finished and it is almost painful to ride on Trail it. All trails need to be this width 8-10' wide as I have personally experienced near collisions several times with pedestrians on the narrow sections which were recently constructed. People walk side by side and will no leave space for bicycles even with a sounded warning until the bicycle has already taken to the grass to get around the pedestrians and then the pedestrian will then move off of the trail into the grass causing the near collision. This Biesterfield trail needs to travel along Biesterfield all of the way to Grove Jr High to link the community together, allow easy access to retail and to provide a more direct path for commuting. Village needs more bike route signage for proposed and existing All/ General routes PW General Operations Division inspected this path and removed any vegetation encroaching on the path. Biesterfield Road is constructed with concrete that include "tool joints" typically every five five feet. The use of concrete for side paths is an intentional, aesthetic choice. Concrete does weather over time, which may be the reason why the older path appears to be smoother, but otherwise, both sections were constructed of concrete and have tooled ioints. Biesterfield Road is constructed with pavement that has "tool joints" or "groves". This is consistent with Village routes. The sidewalk is widened to the limit for pedestrians and cyclists. 19 Touhy Ave Coordinate with desplaines and CC Department of transportation (Landmeier, to have plans to improve touhy Higgins, Touhy) None. As part of larger Cook County/ Tollway project, a multi-user path will be constructed at this intersection. This project is anticipated to begin in 2022 with completion in late 2023. The project limits are Landmeier Rd to the west, 1000' north of Touhy Ave/ Higgins Rd and Elmhurst Rd intersection, Mount Prospect Rd to the east, and Greenleaf Ave to the south. Martingale Yes need a bike path along this route as no sidewalks and street is to This comment relates to a location outside the None. Rd, north of buzzy to ride in. Village. Village limits Park and Martha do not connect. It is chained off, with no good The Village will work with the Township this Park Blvd foot or bicycle path. Please provide a through -way here for foot winter to extend the existing sidewalk to None. and Martha and bicycle traffic. Then, create a way to get that foot and bicycle provide pedestrian and cyclist access to St traffic safely to the light at Beisner and Biesterfield to gain Busse Martha. None. Woods access I'll post another comment there). A bicycle trail and bridge is needed in this area to connect Talbots I-290, Mill/Martha/Park Boulevard to Huntington Chase over I-290 near between the west water tower. This would link the community together and Biesterfield provide a safe route and more opportunity for the apartment and Devon dwellers west of 1-290 as well as Talbots Mill residents significantly more opportunities to connect to other regional bicycle trails. Please apply for federal and state funding now while as there will shortly be billions of dollars in grants available for bicycle bridges from the Federal Government. This comment is requesting a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over I-290 halfway between Biesterfield and Devon. This would be cost prohibitive, and the Village is working to improve general pedestrian connectivity over 1-290 at both Biesterfield and Devon. 20 ROW behind A new bicycle trail running south from Alexian on the public right of way that This comment is requesting a path be homes on parallels Cheltenham(on the west) would be awesome and then connect to constructed on the existing right-of-way west side of Devon and the Hamilton Lakes trail system in Itasca. This would also solve behind the Cheltenham homes. The Cheltenham others complaints that parking lots are unacceptable for bicycle trails and could Village is currently in the process of None. also connect to Talbots Mill west side via Martha/Lincoln to Park Boulevard. vacating this ROW, which runs right behind residential homes. Cyclists and pedestrians can connect to Beisner by going up Lincoln St to Martha St to existing sidewalk on the south side of Biesterfield. Bicycle and foot traffic must cut through parking lots and over grassy areas to This comment is requesting a path Area north of get to the light at Beisner and Biesterfield for Busse Woods access. Please create connecting Martha/ Lincoln to Beisner. 1021 Lincoln a safe through way for foot and bicycle traffic in this area, connecting The grassy area described is private St Martha/Lincoln to Beisner. property. Additionally, there is a None. Township right-of-way just north of 1021 Lincon St which serves as a detention basin. Cyclists and pedestrians can connect to Beisner by going up Lincoln St to Martha St to existing sidewalk on the south side of Biesterfield. Plum Grove I would like to see a path along Wise all the way to the Plum Grove intersection. The ROW width on Wise Rd near Plum None. Rd (Plum Grove is entirely used by roadway --there Grove/ Wise is no space to put in any sidewalk or side rd) path facilities in this area. Considering comments opposing proposed bike path on Oakton, would The proposed east -west side path on Landmeier Road be a viable alternative? Oakton was determined as preferable a Landmeier Rd route along Landmeier because Oakton None. has fewer conflicts with residential driveways, and also provides a more direct connection to the proposed underpass at Busse and I-90. 21 Clearmont This trail and new bicycle bridge over the Salt Creek need to intersect to a new Drive and Salt North/South trail directly adjacent to Salt Creek which would be the true "Salt Creek Creek Greenway Trail" This trail would be a major asset to the community allowing a true scenic and purposeful bicycle ride both for our neighborhood riders as well as regional riders that will want to ride to and from the Busse Woods trail system to the DuPage County forest preserve part of the Salt Creek None. Greenway trial which would then extend south of Devon along the Salt Creek. Please work with Itasca and the Cook County Forest Preserve and the Elk Grove Park District and CC 211 to secure the right of way and make this happen. The current street trail system designed to make this connection is unacceptable when we have this asset of the Salt Creek to be utilized along with the current public land along the entire area of the Salt Creek Greenway (directly adjacent to Salt Creek) route. Elk Grove Six homes north of Elk Grove Blvd. on Arl. Hts. Rd. There is a green corridor Blvd/ that runs from AH road all the way to RT. 83.. Propose a gravel multi -use trail to Arlington run entire length. This space is open due to natural gas and water lines Heights Rd underneath. Gravel would not be an issue for the pipeline as excavators can go None. through gravel as easily as turf if needed. The segment of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail in EGV is an on -street route which starts at Devon Ave and runs along Ridge and Elk Grove Boulevard to connect to Busse Woods. This comment is advocating for changing the route by constructing a multi -use trail along Salt Creek. This natural gas easement is located in the backyard of numerous single-family homes. Additionally, with a proposed east -west route along Oakton and Elk Grove Boulevard, we do not believe this area would provide much additional connectivity for residents. David ln/ A new neighborhood bicycle trail circling inside Johnson Park connecting the 3 This comment is primarily advocating for Cass In/ different subdivisions which have no direct street access currently. This trail is a wider trail within Johnson Park, which Parker pl desperately needed as the narrow sidewalk is now acting as a dual use trail and is is Park District property. Village staff has None. super dangerous. The trail would connect Cass Lane, Mitchel Trail/Court, shared this comment with the Elk Grove Parker Place, and Nerge/Grissom. Then the new trail would then head south Park District. Village staff does not across Nerge(at Grissom) to Mather Park and go though this park and exit support the proposed mid -block crossing Armstrong lane. at the curve of Ner e Rd at Grissom Trail 22 Coordinate with the Village of Arlington Heights and Cook County Department of The Village will reach out to the Village Arlington Transportation to provide safe crossing from EGV to Arlington Heights. of Arlington Heights to explore None. Heights Rd opportunities to coordinate when planning for future bike routes. Arlington It would be nice to have a safe way to cross Arlington heights road to Clearmont. I As part of the Arlington Heights Road Heights frequently cross this with my kids on bikes/ with strollers on our way to the creek Improvement Project, the Village will Rd/ bridge. It can be nerve-wracking. A simple pedestrian crossing would be very helpful. be installing a marked and signed Clearmont However, from my experience, cars don't often stop for pedestrians in crosswalks:( pedestrian crossing with a center refuge None. Dr island. This crossing will be between Parkchester Rd and Clearmont Ave. Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2022 Biesterfield Is there any particular reason Biesterfield Road between White Trail and Beisner Road The Village is working on Rd, White is not earmarked as a designated bikepath? Bicyclists are already using this route. improvements to the Biestefield Rd Tr to bike route/ infrastructure connecting beisner to white trail along biesterfield without bridge over I-290 that will include a Beisner relying on forest preserve crossing over 53 and 290 protected sidewalk on the north side of None. the bridge. Bicyclists will be able to use the sidewalk, however, due to limitations on the width of the bridge deck, it will not be possible to designate this as a bike route. Meacham Signed bike route crosses Meacham here. This is an unprotected intersection. Suggest This is no longer a Village bike route, Rd/ Pedestrian/Cyclist activated crossing lights and route signs have been adjusted to California direct cyclists to use the new side path st with signalized crossing at Biesterfield None. and Meacham. 23 (outside EGV) I wouldn't count these sidewalks as a bike route. If�*'re headed North and staying on the right side of the road, the sidewalk does not begin until halfway up the hill, right where cars are trying to enter on the highway. Taking the sidewalks, it's Elmhurst four intersections instead of the two cars have to cross. It takes 5 minutes longer to this Rd, short stretch on the sidewalks than it does staying on the side of the road. None. south of I-90 None. It would be great to see the red trail loop around to reconnect with the purple trail None. Grooming would work for winter Busse Since Busse woods is closed at night, the only legal route to the other route is 72 which None. Woods is basically an unlit highway. Cyclists should be allowed to use paths on Busse Woods 24/7 It would be helpful to patch those horrible cracks in the Busse pass south from None. Arlington Heights Rd (Bridge). Cracks are so bad that you can damage your wheel across them Stress cracks in the path are very bad, they should be filled None. This comment is about a section of road that is outside EGV, but refers to a connectivity issue for the northern portion of the mobile home park on the east side of Elmhurst road, which does not have sidewalk connectivity to the bike/ped facilities in the Elmhurst interchange. The southern entrance to the mobile home park is near a crosswalk at Landmeier Road to crossing I-90 along Busse Rd. These comments are related to Forest Preserve trails. This comment is related to Forest Preserve trails. Village staff has passed this maintenance concern on to the FPDCC. 24