Title
Application for Funding of a Multi-Use Path Along 167th Street (Wolf Road to 104th)
History
Recently village staff performed a preliminary study of constructing a multi-use path along 167th Street from just west of Wolf Road to 104th Street. After determining it was feasible the village is proceeding with applying for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) funds. V3 Companies is assisting the village through the application process.
The completion of this path segment extends the reach of the existing multi-use path system to the southern portion of the village, which is currently lacking. For example, this would create path connectivity to significant destination points such as Centennial Park, Village Hall and downtown train station from the southern portion of the village. Completion of 167th Street multi-use path would also connect 25 subdivisions to the current village multi-use path system.
One of the goals of ITEP funding is to support alternate modes of transportation projects like the 167th Street multi-use path. ITEP funding will provide reimbursement up to 50 percent for the right-of-way and easement acquisition costs, and up to 80 percent for preliminary engineering, utility relocations, construction engineering and construction costs. Street lighting can qualify for either 80% funding. The required 20 percent or 50 percent local match is the responsibility of the project sponsor. Other federal transportation funds cannot be used as local match.
The attached Resolution Authorizing Application by the Village for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Funds for Multi-Use Path along 167th Street from Wolf Road to 104th Avenue is now before the Village Board for consideration. The ITEP funding deadline is December 1, 2017.
Financial Impact
The ITEP funding is an 80/20 percent cost share.
This agenda item is being considered by the Development Services and Planning Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same n...
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