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Latest News - (Updated January 16, 2012)
Naperville Transportation Advisory Board Considers Initial Recommendations of Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study
On January 7, the Naperville Transportation Advisory Board considered the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study recommendations. During the meeting, City staff presented an overview of the Feasibility Study, including the purpose, scope, project approach, and staff recommendation. Click here for more information, including video of the meeting and a copy of the Transportation Advisory Board agenda item.
At the conclusion of the Transportation Advisory Board meeting, the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study was continued to the March 3, 2012, meeting. Additional information regarding the March 3 Transportation Advisory Board will be posted to this webpage as it becomes available.
Questions and comments may be directed to Project Manager Rory Fancler at fanclerr@naperville.il.us by phone at (630) 305-3430.
Summary of November 14 Public Open House for Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study
On Monday, November 14, 2011, the City of Naperville hosted a public open house for the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study. During the open house, bus depot alternatives were available for review and comment at a series of exhibits. Click here to view the bus depot alternatives.
City Council Approves the 5th Avenue Study Overlay District
On October 4, 2011 the Naperville City Council approved zoning amendment that establishes new height regulations for properties within the 5th Avenue Study Area, which is generally located along Washington Street between Benton Avenue and Ogden Avenue, and in the immediate vicinity of the Naperville Metra Station bounded by Center Street, North Avenue, Ellsworth Street and 5th Avenue. The new regulations are listed in Section 6-2-31 (5th Avenue Study Overlay District) of the Naperville Municipal Code, which can be accessed here. More information is available by contacting Community Planner Suzanne Thorsen at (630) 420-6080.
Summary of Initial Public Open House for Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study
On Monday, September 12, 2011, the City of Naperville hosted a public open house for the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study. More information is available here.
Ongoing Projects
Based on an evaluation of existing conditions and public input received throughout the 5th Avenue Study, the following implementation action items are currently underway. Questions regarding these projects may be directed to Project Manager Rory Fancler via phone at (630) 305-3430 or email fanclerr@naperville.il.us.
Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study
Based on an evaluation of commuter access to the Naperville Metra Station completed as part of the 5th Avenue Study, and public input received, the City of Naperville seeks to evaluate the feasibility of a bus depot in the vicinity of the train station as a method to:
- Provide for consolidated passenger pick-up/drop-off activity;
- Minimize bus queues on residential streets; and
- Reduce bus conflicts with pedestrian and kiss-and-ride activity.
A bus depot is expected to enhance the efficiency of the Pace bus passenger pick-up/drop-off activity, as well as the safety and convenience of inter-modal connectivity for passengers. Click here for more information on the Naperville Metra Station Bus Depot and Commuter Access Feasibility Study.
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Sight Distance Enhancements
Based on recommendations from the 5th Avenue Study, new signage and crosswalk striping enhancements will be completed at the following locations during FY 2011-2012 to improve pedestrian/bicyclist sight distance and enhance the comfort and safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. These action items are expected to be completed in Fall 2012.
- 5th Avenue/Ellsworth Street – Enhance crosswalk striping to improve visibility and install new pedestrian crossing signage.
- 5th Avenue/Loomis Street – Install new signage at existing crosswalks.
Click here to view a map of these action items, in addition to recently completed action items (see below for more information). Updates on construction activity in the vicinity of the Naperville Metra Station will be posted to this webpage and distributed via the 5th Avenue Study e-newsletter. To sign up to receive the e-newsletter, visit the e-news page of the city's website.
Completed Projects
The following is a summary of recently completed 5th Avenue Study implementation action items. Questions regarding these projects may be directed to Project Manager Rory Fancler via phone at (630) 305-3430 or email fanclerr@naperville.il.us.
5th Avenue Study Overlay District – The city established a zoning overlay district which provides new building height regulations along Washington Street from Benton Avenue to Ogden Avenue, and near the Naperville Metra Station bounded by Center Street, North Avenue, Ellsworth Street and 5th Avenue. The new regulations are contained in Section 6-2-31 (5th Avenue Study Overlay District) of the Naperville Municipal Code. (Completed October 2011)
Washington Street/North Avenue Traffic Signal Modifications – With assistance from a consulting engineering firm, the city analyzed and implemented traffic signal timing modifications. The signal timing adjustments addressed conflicts between North Avenue traffic and vehicles exiting the DuPage Children’s Museum. (Completed September 2011)
Washington Street/5th Avenue Traffic Flow Enhancements – The City Council approved the removal of five daily fee commuter parking spaces to accommodate two travel lanes in order to provide additional vehicle queue capacity and improve traffic flow at the intersection of Washington Street and 5th Avenue. (Completed August 2011)
Washington and School Streets – Using input from Washington Jr. High School and School District No. 203, activated LED signs were installed to increase motorist awareness of pedestrians in the crosswalk. (Completed April 2011)
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Enhancements – The city eliminated daily fee parking spaces and installed crosswalk enhancements in various locations to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety and improve vehicle traffic flow at key intersections near the train station. Click here to view a map of these action items. (Completed October 2010)
Bike to Metra - Naperville Station – This guide suggests biking routes and tips to reach the Naperville Metra Station. (Completed April 2010)
Railing Installation on Washington Street – Using resident input, the city installed a 4-foot railing along the west side of Washington Street from 5th Avenue to North Avenue to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort near the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) underpass. (Completed November 2009)
Background
The City of Naperville conducted the 5th Avenue Study to evaluate land use, commuter parking, and multi-modal circulation (i.e., bicycle, pedestrian and public transit circulation) in the vicinity of Naperville train station. Land use, site access, parking and streetscape were also evaluated for parcels fronting both sides of Washington Street between Benton Avenue and Ogden Avenue.
The purpose of the 5th Avenue Study is to establish recommendations that will guide potential redevelopment, parking, transportation and streetscape improvements within the study area, an important gateway to downtown Naperville and one of the city’s commuter hubs, while maintaining cohesiveness with the existing character of the neighborhood.
Click to view the following:
- 5th Avenue Study Report (PDF 17.2 MB)
- Appendix A: Public Meeting Summary (PDF 2.98 MB)
- Appendix B: Preliminary Future Alternatives (PDF 679 KB)
- Appendix C: Multi-Modal Improvement Recommendations and On-Street Commuter Parking (PDF 85 KB)
- Appendix D: Implementation Action Items – Wayfinding/Signage and Crosswalk Enhancements (PDF 127 KB)
- Appendix E: Washington Street: Streetscape Vision and Conceptual Design, Hitchcock Design Group (PDF 7.3 MB)
- Appendix F: 5th Avenue Study Transportation and Parking Analysis, Metro Transportation Group, Inc. (PDF 7.9 MB)
- Appendix, 5th Avenue Study Transportation and Parking Analysis (PDF 20.7 MB)
The 5th Avenue Study was conducted by City of Naperville staff with assistance from a traffic/parking consultant and a landscape architecture consulting firm offering streetscape design recommendations. The recommendations contained in the 5th Avenue Study are based upon a comprehensive planning process, which involved interested residents, commuters, property and business owners, developers, and local institutions.
More information regarding implementation of the 5th Avenue Study will be posted here as it becomes available and will be emailed to those signed up to receive the 5th Avenue Study e-newsletter. To sign up to receive the e-newsletter, visit the e-news page of the city's website.
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