Title/Name/Summary
153rd Street and Ravinia Avenue Traffic Signal Design
History
Currently programmed in the CIP Budget is the temporary traffic signal installation at 153rd Street and Ravinia Avenue. There is $150,000 programmed for FY 2012 and $500,000 programmed for FY 2015. Currently the intersection operates as an all way stop control. Whole Foods Market opened in late 2012 and the LaGrange Road reconstruction is schedule to begin in mid to late 2013. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) recently completed a traffic study at this intersection. The intersection meets traffic signal warrants under the current conditions. The capacity analysis illustrates that a traffic signal will improve the overall intersection delay (Level of Service) during the week by 10 seconds and on Saturday by 26 seconds. In anticipation of the increase in traffic on 153rd Street and on Ravinia Avenue due to the construction of LaGrange Road, the ability to monitor the intersection and make traffic signal timing adjustments will be important for traffic flow in this area.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) has prepared a proposal for the traffic signal installation plans, signal timing and implementation and part-time construction observation. CBBEL will inventory the existing equipment from the 143rd Street and LaGrange Road to determine what is applicable to use at this location. CBBEL’s proposal for this work is $18,500. Once the signal is designed the Village will solicit bids to contractors for a cost to construct the proposed signal.
The Development Services & Planning Committee approved this by a vote of 3-0 on February 18, 2013.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available in line item 054-0000-471400.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve of the contract proposed by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the 153rd Street and Ravinia Avenue Traffic Signal Design in the amount of $18,500 for Professional Engineering Services as outlined in their February 8, 2013 proposal.