R-71-10 Res No Bike Path McCarthy/Derby ArcherRESOLUTION 1(.:-/ 1 - 1 0
A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE INCLUSION OF
BICYCLE FACILITIES ON McCARTHY ROAD, FROM EAST OF ARCHER AVENUE TO WEST OF
DERBY ROAD FOR PROJECT M- 8003(504)
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has the power to approve and determine the final plans,
specifications and estimates for all State highways; and
WHEREAS, IDOT's projects must adequately meet the State's transportation needs, exist in harmony with their
surroundings, and add lasting value to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, IDOT must embrace principles of context sensitive design and context sensitive solutions in its policies
and procedures for the planning, design, construction, and operation of its projects for new construction,
reconstruction, or major expansion of existing transportation facilities by engaging in early and ongoing collaboration
with affected citizens, elected officials, interest groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the values and needs of
the affected communities are identified and carefully considered in the development of transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, bicycles and pedestrian ways must be given full consideration in the planning and development of
transportation facilities, including the incorporation of such ways into State plans and programs; and
WHEREAS, the State's complete streets law requires bicycle and pedestrian ways to be established in or within one
mile of an urban area in conjunction with the construction, reconstruction, or other change of any State transportation
facility, except in pavement resurfacing projects that do not widen the existing traveled way or do not provide stabilized
shoulders, or where approved by the Secretary of Transportation based upon documented safety issues, excessive
cost or absence of need; and
WHEREAS, during the development of highway projects throughout the State, IDOT gives consideration to
accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians on a need - basis; and
WHEREAS, IDOT has presented the Village of Lemont, for its consideration, a bicycle and/or pedestrian improvement
with funding to be split 80% State, 20% local with maintenance to be provided by the Village of Lemont; and
WHEREAS, there are no existing bicycle accommodations within 5 miles of the project area to the east on McCarthy
Road, nor to the west on McCarthy Road, which highway sections are denoted on the Illinois Official Bicycle Map as
"Not Recommended for Bicycling ", nor is McCarthy Road in IDOT's long range plan for any improvements other than
roadway resurfacing; therefore, be it
WHEREAS, inclusion of bicycle accommodations would require large amounts of right -of -way to be acquired by
eminent domain from Cog Hill Golf Club; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE Village of Lemont hereby rejects IDOT's proposed bicycle improvement and acknowledges
that such rejection will result in a cancellation of the proposed bicycle improvements; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Project Engineer associated with the proposal,
or his or her equivalent, within IDOT.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT,
COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DuPAGE, ILLINOIS, on this 22nd day of November, 2010
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
Debby Blatzer
Paul Chialdikas
Clifford Miklos
Rick Snlegowski
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
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Approved by me this 22 "d day of November, 2010.
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CHARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
CHARLENE SMOLLEN,
BRIAPQ'K.A VES ge Presidddt