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Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Niles Project TeamNiles Project Team
Camiros, Ltd. - Land Use Planning, Urban Design, and Public Process
Leslie S. Pollock, Project Executive
Barry Gore, Project Manager
Valerie S. Kretchmer - Market Analysis
Wilbur Smith Assoc. - Transit Systems and Wayfinding – Doug Hammel
KLOA, Inc. – Traffic, Circulation, and Access - Tim Doron
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Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Project UnderstandingProject UnderstandingChallenges for the CorridorChallenges for the Corridor
Age of Development 1950s-70s
Changing Demographics
Competition with Newer Retail Centers
Attracting High-Quality Redevelopment while Maintaining Local Character
Improving Public Realm
Balance Auto Access with Traffic Flow
Increase Transit Presence and Use
Creating Distinct Places and Unifying Corridor Elements
Opportunities for the CorridorOpportunities for the CorridorSupport Existing Businesses through Inclusive Process and Coordinated Redevelopment
Improve Streetscape and Landscaping
Upgrade Transit Service and Facilities, BRT
Key Site Redevelopment and Repositioning
Market Corridor Living in Niles
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Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Golf Road
Dempster Street
Oakton Street
Howard Street
Touhy Avenue
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Des PlainesDes PlainesDes PlainesDes PlainesDes Plaines
Mount ProspectMount ProspectMount ProspectMount ProspectMount Prospect
SkokieSkokieSkokieSkokieSkokie
BensenvilleBensenvilleBensenvilleBensenvilleBensenville
Franklin ParkFranklin ParkFranklin ParkFranklin ParkFranklin Park
GlenviewGlenviewGlenviewGlenviewGlenview
GolfGolfGolfGolfGolf
Harwood HeightsHarwood HeightsHarwood HeightsHarwood HeightsHarwood Heights
KenilwKenilwKenilwKenilwKenilw
LincolnwoodLincolnwoodLincolnwoodLincolnwoodLincolnwood
Morton GroveMorton GroveMorton GroveMorton GroveMorton Grove
NilesNilesNilesNilesNiles
NorridgeNorridgeNorridgeNorridgeNorridge
NorthfieldNorthfieldNorthfieldNorthfieldNorthfield
Park RidgePark RidgePark RidgePark RidgePark Ridge
Prospect HeightsProspect HeightsProspect HeightsProspect HeightsProspect Heights
RosemontRosemontRosemontRosemontRosemont
Schiller ParkSchiller ParkSchiller ParkSchiller ParkSchiller Park
WilmetteWilmetteWilmetteWilmetteWilmette
WinnetkaWinnetkaWinnetkaWinnetkaWinnetka
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Arlington HeightsArlington HeightsArlington HeightsArlington HeightsArlington Heights
Elk Grove VillageElk Grove VillageElk Grove VillageElk Grove VillageElk Grove Village
60016 Des Plaines60016 Des Plaines60016 Des Plaines60016 Des Plaines60016 Des Plaines
60018 Des Plaines60018 Des Plaines60018 Des Plaines60018 Des Plaines60018 Des Plaines
60022 Glencoe60022 Glencoe60022 Glencoe60022 Glencoe60022 Glencoe
60062 Northbrook60062 Northbrook60062 Northbrook60062 Northbrook60062 Northbrook60082 Techny60082 Techny60082 Techny60082 Techny60082 Techny60090 Wheeling60090 Wheeling60090 Wheeling60090 Wheeling60090 Wheeling
60126 Elmhurst60126 Elmhurst60126 Elmhurst60126 Elmhurst60126 Elmhurst
60131 Franklin Park60131 Franklin Park60131 Franklin Park60131 Franklin Park60131 Franklin Park
60201 Evanst60201 Evansto60201 Evanst60201 Evanst60201 Evanst
60202 Eva60202 Evan60202 Eva60202 Eva60202 Eva
60203 Evanston60203 Evanston60203 Evanston60203 Evanston60203 Evanston
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Market Analysis
Task 1: Kick Off Meeting
Task 2: Data Collection
Task 3: Existing Conditions and Market Analysis
Task 4: Public Involvement and Visioning Process
Task 5: Draft Plan
Task 6: Implementation Strategy
Task 7: Document Draft and Final
Task 8: Final Report Presentation to Village Board
Transit SystemsTraffic Planning
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Current Niles Transit Environment
Route 411-Niles Local Service
Route 412-Niles Shopper’s Special
Route 413-Niles South End Special• Niles Free Local Bus Service
• Pace Arterial Routes208, 220, 225, 226, 228, 240, 241, 250, 270, 290
• Connections to nearby Metra lines
-- MD-North Line at Morton Grove and Golf
-- UP-Northwest Line at Park Ridge
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Recent Pace Transit Planning
Pace Vision 2020– High-speed arterial service to enhance regional mobility– Milwaukee Avenue identified as regional transit corridor– Connection to other arterial routes and local services and
Regional and Community Transportation Centers– Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit
Pace Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Initiative
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What is Bus Rapid Transit ?
• Limited-stop, high-speed bus corridor service.
• Integration of up-to-date transit technologies to ensure efficient, clean, and predictable service.
• Use of transit vehicles and construction of passenger facilities that reflect a higher standard of service.
Regional Pace Route
Local Niles Free Bus
Golf Roadto Golf RoadMetra Station(MD-North)
Dempster RoadTo Morton GroveMetra Station(MD-North)
Oakton Street
Howard Street
Touhy AvenueTo Park RidgeMetra Station
(UP-NW)
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Potential Bus Roadway Facilities
• Curbside pullouts
• Station islands
• Queue jumping lanes
• Dedicated BRT right-of-way
• Buses in medianor HOV lanes
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Passenger Facilities: Stations and CentersUnique and attractive bus stations
• High-tech passenger information• Comfortable heating and lighting• Raised platforms for floor-level
boarding• Attractive designs adaptable to
local character
Community Transportation Centers
Regional Transportation Centers
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BRT System Technologies
• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
• Active Transit Station Signage (ATSS)
• Transit Signal Priority
• Off-bus, platform ticketing
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How will Niles Benefit?
• Pace BRT and local Niles Free Bus create regional and local bus transit network.
• Place-making transit stations and transit centers.
• Increased mobility in the Milwaukee Avenue corridor.
• BRT stations and increased transit ridership are a catalyst for new development opportunities.
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Begin with Overall Transit Corridor Concept PlanBegin with Overall Transit Corridor Concept Plan
• Identify functional and character districts along Milwaukee Avenue.
• Identify potential transit station and center location.
• Consider which infrastructure elements may be applied corridor-wide and which may be specific to districts.
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Study Potential Redevelopment StrategiesStudy Potential Redevelopment Strategies
• Establish open public process.
• Look for existing opportunities and interested property owners.
• Analyze market conditions and trends.
• Find corridor strengthens and potential new amenities, such as better transit.
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Create Concept Framework Plan for Corridor DistrictsCreate Concept Framework Plan for Corridor Districts
• Recommend future land uses and development types
• Identify important nodes, gateways, and intersections
• Consider alternatives for siting transit facilities and traffic improvements, including right-of-way additions and turning movements
Plan view maps
Roadway sections
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Create Model Site Plan for Selected LocationCreate Model Site Plan for Selected Location
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Develop Urban Design Elements and GuidelinesDevelop Urban Design Elements and Guidelines
Typical character element photos
Permanent Corridor Signage
Permanent Municipal Identity Signage
Changeable Banners
Place-making sketches Streetscape prototype design guides
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Project ScheduleProject ScheduleTASK March April June July August Sept.
Task 1: Kick-Off MeetingSchedule & Public Involvement Plan
Task 2: Data Collection Zoning, Land Use & InfrastructureTraffic, Pedestrian, Streetscape & WayfindingTransit Coordination & Technology Initiatives
Task 3: Assess Corridor Conditions & Market Analysis
Task 4: Public Involvement & Visioning
Task 5: Prepare Draft Plan
Task 6: Implementation Strategy
Task 7: Develop Final Draft & Plan
Task 8: Final Report Presentation to Village Board