Title
Traffic Impact Study of 94th Avenue and Construction of Traffic Signal - Board Approval
History
The Village retained the services of Smith Engineering Consultants of New Lenox,
Illinois, to conduct a traffic analysis on 94th Avenue between 151st Street and 159th Street. In anticipation of completing 156th Street from Ravinia Avenue to LaGrange Road, both Ravinia Avenue on the west and Orlan Brook Drive on the east were included in the study.
The purpose of the study was to determine the existing levels of service at several key intersections within the project study limits and examine the impacts of additional vehicular traffic due to commercial development. Additionally, the study was intended to identify appropriate changes to the existing conditions to improve the operational efficiency of the intersections. Lastly, the study investigated the need and potential impacts of a traffic signal at the intersections of 94th Avenue and Wheeler Drive and 159th Street and Orlan Brook Drive.
Based on the results of the Traffic Impact Study, it is the opinion of Smith Engineering that a traffic signal should be added to the intersection of 94th Avenue and Wheeler Drive. This signal should be coordinated with the signals on 94th Avenue at 151st Street, 156th Street and Sunrise Lane to provide optimal flow along 94th Avenue. In addition, it is the intent of Public Works to interconnect the operation of the signals on 151st Street at 94th Avenue, Regent, 88th Avenue and Orlan Brook to improve the flow of traffic east and westbound.
Should any member of the Board wish to review the complete traffic analysis, it will be on file at Public Works. Smith Engineering is available to answer questions at the Board Meeting.
At 6:00 p.m. on June 18, 2007, this item was reviewed by the Public Works and Engineering Committee.
Financial Impact
This can be a budget item for the 2007/2008 Fiscal Year Budget if the Board of Trustees so desire.
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