2000-12RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ILLINOIS ROUTE 53
CORRIDOR TOLLWAY IMPROVEMENT ALTERNATIVE OF THE LAKE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Lake County Transportation Improvement Project has identified
roadway improvement alternatives; and,
WHEREAS, an opportunity for all interested individuals and agencies has been
provided to comment on the various identified alternatives; and,
WHEREAS, various " Baseline Improvements" are part of all alternatives and are
consistent with established plans and available funding; and,
WHEREAS, the Illinois Route 53 Corridor Tollway Improvement Alternative is
superior to other alternatives for the following reasons:
A. The Route 53 Tollway Alternative attains the desired improvement with
the fewest miles of construction.
B. The Route 53 Tollway Alternative represents new road building with the
majority of construction away from existing roads. This greatly
minimizes the impact of construction on traffic as opposed to the other
alternatives. Reconstruction of existing roads pose a significant cost to
local businesses as well as being inconvenient and hazardous to the
motoring public.
C. The Route 53 Tollway Alternative minimizes the overall disruption to
communities when compared to other alternatives.
D. The Route 53 Tollway Alternative using tollway design features would
result in fewer accidents than other alternatives using arterial street design
standards.
E. The Route 53 Tollway Alternative is the only alternative that has assured
financing. Since it is important to build what is planned, available
financing is very important to successful implementation of transportation
improvements.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The "Baseline Improvements" should be constructed as expeditiously as possible.
2. The Illinois Route 53 Corridor Tollway Improvement Alternative is supported due
to its various superior characteristics relative to other improvement alternatives as
described above.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal . Reid, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover, Berman
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: March 6 , 2000
APPROVED: March 6 , 2000
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
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Village President