Public Information Meeting 2

Meeting Summary

We appreciate everyone who attended and/or expressed interest in the second public information meeting for the Wolf Road Phase I Study. The public meeting attracted a high degree of public interaction, which is greatly appreciated by the Study Team. Public Information Meeting #2 was held at the La Grange Highlands Elementary School on December 11, 2024, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. A live presentation from the project team was given from 6:30 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. Following the presentation, an open house displaying the three proposed alternatives took place from 7:15 P.M. to 9 P.M. Attendees had the opportunity to submit written comments and speak directly with the engineers. The open public comment period was available from December 11, 2024 through January 10, 2025. The feedback received is summarized and linked below.

During the open public comment period from December 11, 2024 through January 10, 2025, public comments were collected using physical comment cards, a phone number with voicemail, and the [email protected] email address. In total, 114 comments were submitted consisting of 92 emails, 17 physical comment cards, and 5 voicemails. In addition, 4 petitions were submitted containing 268 signatures total.

• Safe Accessible Routes for All Petition (126 signatures)

• Acacia Association of Townhomes Petition (69 signatures)

• Ashbrook Townhome Association (51 signatures)

• Ashbrook Estate Homes Residential Association Petition (22 signatures)

After the public comment period ended, the Study Team evaluated feedback received in the context of the overall Phase I Study and compared how the Preliminary Alternatives (Alternative 1: Baseline Sidewalk, Alternative 2: Full Sidewalk, and Alternative 3: Shared-Use Path) meet the overall goals of the Study. The Preliminary Alternatives were further discussed at the Village of Indian Head Park’s February 13, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting and February 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting and the Village of Burr Ridge’s March 10, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting.

The Indian Head Park and Burr Ridge Boards of Trustees have indicated their support for Alternative 1: Baseline Sidewalk. Their letters of support documenting this decision can be viewed below. Alternative 1: Baseline Sidewalk will be carried forward as the Preferred Alternative.