Brookfield Comment Map
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Ken Knasiak
7 years 11 months agoBike racks along Ogden would make this an easier place to access the businesses along this street presently I have to lock my bike to signposts not ideal
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Adam
7 years 8 months agoA general thought to keep in mind regarding all comments suggestions and potential improvements the majority of Brookfield has a minimum number of street lights Good or bad the light levels are low at night which impacts the overall safety of drivers bikers and walkers especially if the Village was to promote designated routes throughout town Maybe bollards with lights would help
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoThe property just south of the Metra parking is a bit of an eye sore and makes our town look rough to commuters
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Alice Geisert
7 years 7 months agoThe intersection is a 3 way stop, it should be a 4 way stop!!! It is. dangerous!!!
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Anonymous
7 years 8 months agoAll 3 catagories can fit the tunnel that can get you to the Congress Park station Its not pleasing to travel through It floods The flooring is made of wood Its paint is pealing Its a place where I've ran into people smoking drugs It doesn't look like a place I'd want to travel through wait for a train or a safe place to get off the train
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Alice Geisert
7 years 7 months agoPrairie and Ogen is very difficult to cross! The way the cross walks are make it very hard to cross with a stroller or on bike!
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agoThis intersection six corners is very difficult to navigate especially during peak rush hour times There is too much fast moving traffic as cars rush to get over the tracks before another train comes It is very risky for pedestrian or bicycle traffic to move about safely in this area
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7 years 9 months agoMeredith Bailey
I agree. I wish there was someway to install a traffic light.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Or a bridge for pedestrians and walkers?
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Heather
7 years 11 months agoIt would be very helpful if there was a sidewalkbike path from Prairie Ave 31st street to the Brookfield Forest preserve by the zoo It's dangerous riding on 31st street to get there It would be great Thank you
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Yes, we badly need a walking/biking path that connects between Prairie and the forest preserve parking lot.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Yes, we badly need a walking/biking path that connects between Prairie and the forest preserve parking lot.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Yes, we badly need a walking/biking path that connects between Prairie and the forest preserve parking lot.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
We need a sidewalk or path from Prairie Ave. to First Ave. along 31st Street. Residents from Brookfield, North Riverside and Riverside should be able to walk to the North Entrance of the Zoo
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Lisa Mackenzie
7 years 9 months agoAttempting to get to the woods via bike is tricky on 31st street high volume of traffic no walking biking space very unsafe
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoThis crossing would make a great commercial area IE large book store large health club maybe upscale restaurants with all the traffic coming trough Ogden and the train stop Could make a great destination for family entertainment as well Seams like a lost tax opportunity with all the vacant shops car shops and currency exchange
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoThe property just south of the Metra parking is a bit of an eye sore and makes our town look rough to commuters
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Brian Moore
7 years 11 months agoBurlington along the tracks would make a great biking and walking path connecting the two train stops and also connecting the west side of Brookfield to the main downtown area
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoThe property just south of the Metra parking is a bit of an eye sore and makes our town look rough to commuters
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Ken Knasiak
7 years 11 months agoThere is an easement along the west side of the creek between Washington and Monroe that would make a great walking and biking path
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoI would like to see a safer more visible way to cross the train stop then the existing underpass
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoI think a walkingbiking path from to the congress park train station to some of the local businesses and attractions like the arcade would both increase businesses from our naboring towns and also make for a safer town for our children to get around in
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Doug Hoogstra
7 years 9 months agoGetting a path that makes it easiest for all Brookfield residents to access the Salt Creek trail along 31st from Prairie to the trail head is an imperative It will make the community healthier and provide benefits I believe in resale values and community building The bridge is built on the south side of the road Arthur Randall is supportive ant the Forest Preserve and some engineering has also already begun It is Phase 3 of a project that has recently completed phase 1 and 2 connecting RBHS to the trail providing access for North Riverside students to walk safely to school and Riverside residents to access the Salt Creek Trail safely
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agosame as above
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7 years 7 months agoAlice Geisert
My children cross this intersection to go to Lincoln school. There is no stop sign!!! Cars speed down Plainfield which makes it very hard to cross!!!!
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7 years 7 months agoAlice Geisert
My children cross this intersection to go to Lincoln school. There is no stop sign!!! Cars speed down Plainfield which makes it very hard to cross!!!!
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7 years 7 months agoAlice Geisert
My children cross this intersection to go to Lincoln school. There is no stop sign!!! Cars speed down Plainfield which makes it very hard to cross!!!!
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7 years 7 months agoAlice Geisert
My children cross this intersection to go to Lincoln school. There is no stop sign!!! Cars speed down Plainfield which makes it very hard to cross!!!!
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Anonymous
7 years 8 months ago8 corners needs traffic calming measures speed humps to slow the flow of vehicles in and out of the circle Pedestrian and cyclist crossings should be set back further away from the circle with stop signs so that vehicles are focused on stopping and looking at bikes and people instead of oncoming traffic At the circle stop signs should be removed and yield signs installed Barriers to restrict pedestrian and bike traffic such as 20' of guardrail fence should be installed so that pedestrians and bicyclists are discouraged from crossing at those points
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7 years 8 months agoBert
While I agree on using calming measures such as speed humps to slow the flow of vehicles in and out of the circle. Things like replacing stop signs with yield signs and adding a guardrail fence will create the opposite effect, and will be right down dangerous for our kinds that walk/bike to and from school.
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7 years 7 months agoChris Molner
I agree with the speed hump suggestion. I wish village goverment would warm up to the idea of speed humps, not just for Eight Corners, but for other areas where speeding is prevelent. I don't see any negatives to installing them.
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Doug Hoogstra
7 years 9 months agoWhen they built the path around kiwanis they must have skipped the engineering phase as the whole side by the intersection of Arden and Parkview is under water when it rains It needs to be built up and a path from arden and parkview to the actual path needs to be created because that ground is a bog until you get to the path
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Anonymous
7 years 11 months agoHarding can be a linkage to the trails in LaGrange We traveled this route before and wish the street had some more bike friendly markings on the pavement
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
I agree. I see people biking down Washington quite often and with the Pace buses that travel that street and it being a main thoroughfare, it can be hazardous.
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7 years 9 months agoSteven
The speed limit on Washington Avenue should be reduced to 25 miles per hour. People fly down that street
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Emmanuel Carathanassis
7 years 8 months agoThe property just south of the Metra parking is a bit of an eye sore and makes our town look rough to commuters
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Kevin Dinh
7 years 7 months agoWhen I used to live in North Riverside I'd commute through the forest preserves onto 31st then Prairie then Washington to go to RBHS Many students would bike down Washington Ave to get to and from RBHS in the morning and evening but so would parents their cars and Zoo patrons My siblings went to RBHS and biked as well on Washington
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Anonymous
7 years 8 months agoThis intersection is very unorganized and creates a dangerous environment for drivers bikers pedestrians It needs a traffic light with green arrow signal so drivers can safely make a left turn off Maple onto 31st street without rolling the dice that on coming traffic isn't coming
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoI agree with the other comment that a pedestrian crossing around Forest and Brookfield Ave could alleviate congestion around the current crossing which is dangerous for pedestrians at present It would reduce the amount of time for people walking from the east but also could be useful for people coming from west or north who could bypass the congested multi-roadway intersection and cross to the south of the tracks Somewhere near the current footbridge going over Salt Creek would be good Either an at-grade crossing or maybe an underpass could be constructed
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7 years 9 months agoBill Reynolds
A wonderful idea - not only would this convenience those who park in the commuter lot or walk to the train from the northeast, but the resultant decrease in pedestrians crossing at the Prairie/Brookfield Ave intersection would undoubtedly help traffic during rush hour.
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Craig
7 years 8 months agoThis is the most frustrating intersection I have ever experienced Between the 4 way stop the train tracks and the fact it is so busy it is constantly a mess and most drivers seem confused as to how to navigate through it This intersection need four way stop lights at a minimum and would be ideal for grade separation with the rail road tracks
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Trisha Kaufman
7 years 9 months agoThis intersection is a hazard for bikes pedestrians and vehicles The sidewalk corner configuration makes it hard to cross on a bike and without an arrow cars are often hitting the intersection blindly Accidents are common here and we avoid it completely on our bikes
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Kenneth Knasiak
7 years 11 months agoThis would be an ideal place for a pedestrian crossing of thew b BNSF tracks from the inbound platform across the tracks to Brookfield Ave Folks who use the Metra parking lot behind village hall need to walk to Prairie to cross the tracks and access the station A crossing here would save nearly a half mile of travel
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7 years 9 months agoChuck Snyder
I agree with Ken. This would be a great spot for a pedestrian crossing. It would keep pedestrians from haveing to walk on Prairie and save walking time from the lot to the inbound train platform.
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Pedestrian
7 years 8 months agoA blinking stop sign might be helpful where Maple intersects the circle
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Anonymous
7 years 11 months agoVery dangerous to cross here especially with only one crossing guard for school Heavy foot and vehicle traffic many who don't drive the posted speed limit make it dangerous Could street lights be placed Also I have seen in Oak Park lights that are pedestrian activated-could these be installed Restoring the downtown will continue to increase foot and vehicular traffic-we should plan ahead Thank you
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Jennifer Browning
7 years 9 months agoSo many people come to Kiwanis from Parkview and Arden but when they cross the street there is no cross walk and there is a huge curb so people on bikes or strollers wheelchairs or anyone that cannot make that big step cannot access the park from Arden and Parkview
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7 years 9 months agoDoug Hoogstra
Great point! This was very odd, and was mentioned before any of the work was done at a village meeting. They ignored it.
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agoVery difficult to navigate especially during rush hour There is too much fast-moving traffic as cars rush to get over the tracks before another train comes This area is very risk for pedestrian and bicycle traffic
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Perhaps some kind of bridge for pedestrians and walkers?
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7 years 8 months agoAnonymous
agreed. this intersection is chaos
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agoJust simply trying to get across Prairie is like playing a game of Frogger and then it is worse as you try to cross Grand with all of the cars turning west from Prairie With the railroad tracks I understand that it may be difficult to put pedestrian crossing signals but please try to consider something that will be a little more pedestrian friendly
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoPulling across or onto Grand Ave from Park Ave has many blindspots and is dangerous A road mirror to improve visibility would be an excellent addition here See attached image These are often used in Japan and Brookfield has many multi-roadway intersections that could benefit from this simple innovation
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Wendy
7 years 9 months agoIt's very difficult to get from the south side of Ogden to the north side I know there are various stop lights but the Prairie intersection is downright dangerous to cross bc of the uneven streets and the Custer light takes a VERY long time to switch to green to allow a crossing Trying to cross from the side streets is treacherous bc of the amount of fast moving traffic If you're trying to get to your Metra train and need to cross Ogden good luck Real life Frogger
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
I agree that the intersection of Ogden and Prairie is very unsafe because of the uneven intersection. Motorists traveling westbound on Ogden should not be allowed to turn left onto Prairie with the current design of the intersection, ie, there is no dedicated turn lane for them.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Just throwing this out there.....With the former Brookfield Restaurant site up for sale, would it be possible to shift Prairie to the west prior to Ogden. That would keep the intersection safer and speed up traffic since each direction of Prairie would no longer need its own light cycle.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Custer Avenue would be okay, except the street has more craters than the moon. Very tough for a bike. Pave Custer Avenue & put a pedestrian signal at the Custer & Ogden intersection.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Custer Avenue would be okay, except the street has more craters than the moon. Very tough for a bike. Pave Custer Avenue & put a pedestrian signal at the Custer & Ogden intersection.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
A pedestrian button that actually causes the light to change on Ogden (and stop traffic) would be nice
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yeild for pedestrians / children playing sign
7 years 8 months agoThere is a playground a couple of homes North of this intersection A sign in the middle of this intersection Grand Jackson Harrison would not only help the pedestrians stay safe but may help to slow traffic on this speedy part of grand ave Thanks for your consideration Jason
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Anonymous
7 years 8 months agoVery dangerous for pedestrians to cross the street or cars to merge here Vehicle traffic on Maple most often do not obey to the posted speed limit and majority of these traffic on a hurry to get to Ogden as a way of a shortcut Regrettable about two years ago a teenager crossing the street got hit and killed on this block because of irresponsible driving Perhaps adding a 2-way stop sign or a speed hump to slow the flow and pedestrian-activated flashing lights
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agoBecause of the offset and staggered light timing at Prairie you really need to be careful crossing here Many cars and trucks do not observe the No turn on red signs Perhaps the sinage could be improved
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
The problem with crossing Ogden at Prairie is that the pedestrians are signaled to walk simultaneously as traffic is turning left from Prairie to head west on Ogden. Different light timing might solve this problem. However, as it stands now, I have almost been hit several times by left turners who fail to see pedestrians in the crossing who are crossing during the "walk" signal.
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7 years 9 months agoRoy
Also the east side of the intersection has a pedestrian walk light but no marked crosswalk.
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Anonymous
7 years 7 months agoWhen cars are parked in the 2 parallel parking spots on Brookfield ave closest to the McCormick intersection drivers turning east on to Brookfield ave can't see other cars heading East We should get rid of the last 2 spots parking's never in that high demand anyway
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Chris Molner
7 years 7 months agoThe stop sign for southbound Grand Ave traffic needs to be more visible. During certain morning hours, the sun is directly in-line with Grand, in the motorists eyes. Some drivers apparently are not familiar with the area and do not expect this stop sign (this is the only stop sign on Grand, except for 8-Corners). I've seen numerous southbound cars sail right through the intersection. I don't think it's willful, I believe they just don't see the sign. I suggest adding red LED's to the sign, or similar improvement. While this may not be a pedestrian safety issue as much as a driver safety issue, this seems to be a good format to bring it up to press for corrective action, before a T-bone accident occurs that we will all wish hadn't.
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Chris Molner
7 years 7 months agoPedestrians walking northbound on the sidewalk at Golf Road going to the zoo or the high school need better protection at the Washington Ave intersection This is a surprisingly blind corner for autos travelling eastbound on Washington A motorist who is not familiar with the area will not anticipate there is a stop sign hiding around the corner where families will be crossing There is an advance notice yellow sign posted but it's not inconceivable someone may not be paying attention going 35 MPH and they may not stop in time This needs to be better marked such as by an additional stop sign on the north corner facing west
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Anonymous
7 years 9 months agothe eight-corners roundabout is just so dangerous for pedestrians drivers and cyclists alike
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7 years 9 months agoDaniel Johnson
The reason the eight corners is so dangerous is that the drivers seemly touch and go into the intersection. The circle is a shortcut for drivers who to not live in Brookfield. The circle needs to be reconfigured to discourage negligent behavior. Putting up stop and go lights at every corner would help, but you really need a transportation specialist with the state to study the problem and come up with a solution. The landscaping and the flags are very nice, but construction of the circle took place when the traffic flow was considerably less. Good luck!
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoThis two-way ally has a blind turn which could benefit from a road mirror These are simple and often used in Japan Could avoid collisions
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Anonymous
7 years 11 months agoCan stop signs be added at each intersection Multiple cars keep driving from an intersection when they should stop first A sign could help eliminate some confusion on who has the right if way
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
A true roundabout uses yield signs, not stop signs as used at the roundabout in Brookfield. Yield signs would improve traffic flow.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Why would a person assume this intersection operates like a European roundabout? It operates like a multi-way intersection where the Rules of the Road apply. Time of stop and position, left and right dictate which auto proceeds.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
There are already stop signs at every street in the circle
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
Yes, there are stop signs. There needs to be an officer or two stationed at the circle during every rush hour to ticket the jerks that choose not to stop at them.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
There are stop signs, but they are frequently ignored by the "second" car in line. as soon as the lead car at the head of the line goes, the car behind usually follows on their bumper - without making a distinct stop. It is worse during rush hour. I cross 8 corners 4 times a day (and have for decades - the problem is worse now than ever.
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K. Russo
7 years 9 months agoI feel like the real issue that causes a lack of safety at this intersection is the lack of visibility The raised railroad bed of the BNSF line blocks the line of sight for everyone traveling thru the intersection Additionally lighting of the crosswalks is very poor I feel that traffic lights would not improve the safety or traffic movement much because it would takes ages for each intersection to get their turn which in turn would cause for motorists to rush more than they do and for pedestrians to be more reckless in an effort to get thru the intersection themselves I don't know how to solve this issue other than a complete redesign such as raising the road installing traffic and pedestrian signalling a pedestrian bridge unlikely due to lengthy railroad permitting required and limited of handicap access Honestly I feel like getting traffic patrolmen working the intersection would be to most cost-feasible fix
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7 years 8 months agojason
Agreed. This intersection is chaos
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Michele Prod
7 years 9 months agoMy son is in a wheelchair and he loves to be outdoors but the sidewalks on Parkview on our way to Community Support Services space on Grand Kwianis Park and Farmer's Market are horrible I end up walking with him on the street Also getting to the zoo or RBHS where he attends on the sidewalk is just as bad and we end up on the street again
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoI agree with other comments that better access for foot traffic including joggers and bicycles would be a great asset for this area It would also encourage locals to visit the zoo without their vehicles
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoAccess to Congress Park station is currently very poor Dust is kicked up by the gravel road and the smells from the sugar factory are obnoxious Worse is when BNSF blocks access to the station minutes before an express train is approaching Considering there is no real shelter at Congress Park people tend to arrive only a few minutes before the train but express trains are few and far between There have been improvements and maintenance to the station itself over the past few years but it is still not up to standards of a station we would be proud of
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7 years 8 months agoAnonymous
The station will get even less love when they pull out the metra parking lot for a new "density" building plan... No parking lot will mean ridership drops until they finally close the station....
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Anonymous
7 years 7 months agoI brought this up before regarding the width of usable sidewalk Once poles are installed the width of the sidewalk narrows The usable sidewalk becomes unfriendly for strollers wheelchairs etc When poles or fire hydrants are located on the sidewalk the sidewalk needs to be wider Pedestrians should not need to walk at the curb to go around obstructions
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Christopher Valadez
7 years 11 months agoWashington connects RBHS to Gross and is a major pathway for students The street has plenty of room for a designated bike lane is often used by cyclist me and my kids included for safe passage Riverside through LaGrange The inclusion of a marked lanes signs etc would greatly enhance safety and awareness
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7 years 11 months agoKen Knasiak
I agree, this is a major route used by cyclists, both commuter and recreational. A major route through town that would be vastly improved by a bike lane..
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7 years 11 months agoRebecca Zoltoski
I agree, with the number of high school kids using this area, it can create a problem if cars are not watching. I know there is a sidewalk, but a bike lane is a better solution.
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7 years 11 months agoRebecca Zoltoski
I agree, with the number of high school kids using this area, it can create a problem if cars are not watching. I know there is a sidewalk, but a bike lane is a better solution.
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7 years 9 months agoAaron Duncan
Agreed. I bike Washington on my daily commute into the city
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7 years 9 months agoRenee Ozanic
I agree - especially sidewalk improvements from Salt Creek to RBHS. Some spots are dangerous for students to walk or ride.
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7 years 9 months agoJohn, Res22Yr
Washington does not have the width for a properly marked bike lane. Which direction would the bike lane travel, East or West? What happens when the groups of 5 to 12 cyclist come through at 15 mph. The sidewalk is not a viable option for cyclist and pedestrians.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
I agree that a bike lane along Washington would be helpful. There are often biking groups that use this road, but my concern is more about the single cyclist, or families that bike along this road. It is a main street through our town and a bike lane would help keep cyclists safe.
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7 years 9 months agoAnonymous
I agree that a bike lane along Washington would be helpful. There are often biking groups that use this road, but my concern is more about the single cyclist, or families that bike along this road. It is a main street through our town and a bike lane would help keep cyclists safe.
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Joe o'connor
7 years 11 months agoIt is a shame ther is no safe way to access the Brookfield woods bike path from prairie avenue Cycling on 31st is tooo dangerous and there is no sidewalk to walk on on either side of 31st from prairie to golf The bridge over salt creek has side walks on both sides but they don't continue
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Ken Knasiak
7 years 11 months agoMaple along with Prairie are major connecting thoroughfares connecting the north and south ends of town presently there is no safe way for bicyclists to travel this way Shared or dedicated lanes would make it more visible and safer for cyclists
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7 years 7 months agoKevin Dinh
I agree - I've been yelled by many drivers on this intersection to get off the road, yet had no option since there were pedestrians around.
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Christopher Valadez
7 years 11 months agoKenman is a great to street to cycle down down You can access the forest preserve off 26th Street and pass though Brookfield almost into Lagrange It is a staple street for my kids and I to get to downtown Lagrange Some simple signs and painted path will enhance this already safe passage zone
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Christopher Valadez
7 years 11 months agoGrand connects north Brookfield to south Brookfield and crosses many major areas including 8 corners and business district library etc The lane is wide enough to accommodate a painted bike lane and simple signage
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Steven Sundstrom
7 years 9 months agoThere are a few bicycle racks now but adding more could encourage people to travel by bicycle to all of the restaurants we have now Since there are precious few parking spots it would be a good addition to scatter bike racks along this stretch of Grand
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Kevin Dinh
7 years 7 months agoA bike lane or jogging lane would be great here to get to the preserves Students from North Riverside also use it to get to RBHS
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Anonymous 7 years 7 months ago
We need to find a safer, better marked way to cross Maple Avenue near the Maple Avenue/Water Tower Tot Lot.
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Adam 7 years 8 months ago
A general thought to keep in mind regarding all comments, suggestions and potential improvements; the majority of Brookfield has a minimum number of street lights. Good or bad, the light levels are low at night which impacts the overall safety of drivers, bikers and walkers especially if the Village was to promote designated routes throughout town. Maybe bollards with lights would help
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Anonymous 7 years 9 months ago
Very disturbed by the number of businesses either moving or leaving Brookfield altogether because of the Landlords wanting to raised the rent on their buildings higher than what is profitable for the business owner. We could have less taxes if more businesses were here to help carry the load. By alienating them, everyone in Brookfield loses out.
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Anonymous 7 years 9 months ago
I don't know who jurisdiction this is but when the Brookfield Zoo updated their "drop off" area on the north side of 31st, they put the "cut out" for wheelchairs in the wrong spot. I have a daughter in a wheelchair and we frequent the zoo. If I want to drop off Lindsay and her nurse there, the entire drop off area has a curb except for right at the end (western section of the drop off area) where there is a cut out for wheelchairs. In order to utilize the cut out, my accessible van would be partially blocking the right lane of traffic headed east on 31st St. My daughter and her chair can be semi easily "bumped" up the curb in another area of the drop off but people who use a motorized wheelchair CANNOT bump up a curb. Those chairs themselves can weigh at least 150 lbs.
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Judy Bican 7 years 9 months ago
The corner of Praire and Congress Park should have a stop signs. Many children cross to go to Ehlert Park and so do people on their bikes and in wheel chairs. Cars just fly down Prairie and Congress Park
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Anonymous 7 years 9 months ago
There needs to be education on riding bikes in streets with vehicles. All the time when I'm driving I have these some what professional bike riders that drive right thru stop signs and I've seen to many times a car goes to leave a stop sign and out of no where here comes a few of these bikers and the car has to stop in middle of intersection and the bicyclists say cuss words to the driver when it's the bicyclists job to stop at that stop sign just like any vehicle. doesn't happen in Brookfield and the police don't enforce them going thru the stop signs without stopping.
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