1997-41RESOLUTION NO. 97- 41
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ILLINOIS ROUTE 22
BETWEEN ILLINOIS ROUTE 83 AND U.S. ROUTE 41
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove supports the development of a high quality
transportation system, both within the Village and throughout the region in order to effectively
accommodate the transportation needs of area residents and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the reduction of traffic congestion is essential to improvement and
maintenance of the quality of life in suburban communities; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has long recognized the need to construct four
lane improvements on Illinois Route 22 and has adopted previous resolutions indicating support of
Illinois Route 22 improvements including Resolution 89 -34 entitled "A Resolution Regarding Lake
county's Draft Year 2005 Transportation Plan" and Resolution 92 -44 entitled "A Resolution Supporting
Improvements Along the Illinois Route 22 (U.S.Route 14 to U.S.Route 41) Strategic Regional Arterial
Corridor"; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has published the document entitled "Village of Buffalo Grove
Bike Path Map" dated January 30, 1995 which indicates the location of more than one mile of existing
eight -foot wide bikeway and approximately one mile of additional eight -foot wide bikeway proposed for
extension of the system to the east located or to be located along the edge of the Illinois Route 22 right-
of -way; and,
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Village of Buffalo Grove to support the provision of
five -foot wide sidewalks within the Village limits along arterial streets such as Illinois Route 22 where
eight -foot wide bikeways are not being provided; and,
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has published a set of plans
entitled "Build Alternative Preliminary Geometrics - F.A.P. 337 (IL.Route 22) From IL.Route 83 to
U.S.Route 41" dated November 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendations of said November 1997 plans concur with the Village
of Buffalo Grove's established policy of providing a four lane improvement on Illinois Route 22; and,
WHEREAS, the said November 1997 plans also recommend a high quality storm sewer
system and curbed street with a curbed median which can accommodate median and parkway tree
plantings as provided on other arterial streets throughout the Buffalo Grove area; and,
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WHEREAS, the said November 1997 plans also provide for sidewalk and bikeway
improvements consistent with the Village of Buffalo Grove's established policies and also incorporate an
extension of a high quality path system to the east so as to accomplish a connection to the Des Plaines
River Trail Corridor; and,
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has solicited written public input
on the proposed plans for Illinois Route 22 at a Public Information Meeting which occurred on
December 9, 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Lake and Cook Counties, Illinois as follows:
1. The Village of Buffalo Grove supports the proposed improvements denoted in the plans
entitled "Build Alternative Preliminary Geometrics - F.A.P. 377 (IL.Route 22) from
IL.Route 83 to U.S.Route 41" dated November 1997.
2. The Illinois Department of Transportation and other involved agencies are encouraged to
rapidly proceed with the implementation of recommended Illinois Route 22
improvements in order to address the, particularly severe traffic congestion which now
exists in this area.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, Reid.Rubin, Braiman, Glover
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 — H ndrirkG
PASSED: December 15 , 1997
APPROVED: December 15 1,997
ATTEST:
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Vill a Clerk
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