Title/Name/Summary
108th Path Design Engineering Services - 153rd Street to Jillian Road
History
As more activities are planned at Centennial Park and ridership at the 153rd Street train station increases, multi-use paths and safe crossings are an important component of the Village's overall transportation system. High visibility crosswalks, signage, pedestrian traffic signal heads and flashing pedestrian crossing signals are all components to developing a safe pedestrian crossing experience.
Currently at the intersection of Jillian Road and 108th Avenue, crosswalks exist on all legs of the intersection except for the south leg. Pedestrian crossing warning signs are located to highlight the crossing of 108th Avenue. Due to the hill south of Jillian Road, motorists make it uncomfortable for pedestrians crossing 108th Avenue. To alert motorists of pedestrians crossing 108th Avenue this project includes pedestrian activated flashing signals north and south of Jillian Road.
In 2013, the Village completed the construction of the multi-use path from Wolf Road to 108th Avenue along 153rd Street. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) designed and permitted the 153rd Street path project. This project will connect the 153rd Street path with the Jillian Road path leading to the 153rd Street Metra Station and Centennial Park.
During 2015, Village staff with the assistance of CBBEL developed and submitted Phase I Engineering for the path improvements to IDOT for approval. The report is currently being reviewed by IDOT for final approval.
Village staff and CBBEL applied for Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds through the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The Village was approved for $150,800 (80%) to be used for the construction of the path which is estimated to cost $188,500. As part of the TAP funds approval construction of the project is expected to be started in 2017. To be ready for construction the design plans and sepcificati...
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