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Add bus stop shelters along streets in Oak Park's residential areas to increase ridership

Oak Park, Illinois
Well-designed bus stop shelters will make more people aware of the opportunity to ride the bus and protect would-be riders from the elements. The shelters would include a concrete pad that would connect to the existing sidewalk/ramp. The roof and ...
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Installing and Supplying a Shed for the Northside Community

Chicago, Illinois
In the past, Northside featured a shed in our backyard. Students used it to store shovels, hoses, wheelbarrows, and other supplies needed for their outdoor endeavors. In the summer of 2017, however, this shed was taken down, along with its content...
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Permanently remove beg buttons at crosswalks to improve walkability & prevent spread of COVID-19

Oak Park, Illinois
“Beg buttons” are located on traffic signal light polls and, when pressed by a pedestrian, trigger an eventual walk signal. Besides the fact that they prioritize car movement over pedestrian movement (drivers have no equal task), they require a pe...
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Riverfront Games

Peoria, Illinois
I think we should create opportunities for people to play games like Ping-Pong, chess, bocce ball, etc. on the Riverfront. Infrastructure, like relatively permanent Ping-Pong tables or chess boards could be placed around the Gateway Building and ...
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Rooftop Development

Peoria, Illinois
Provide roof top environments. Either through restaurant seating or residential terraces.
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RiverFit

Peoria, Illinois
Develop a fitness trail along the west bank of the Illinois River including a hard-surfaced path wide enough for biking, rollerblading, running and walking (6" wide) that runs along the river, east of SW Water Street. This trial would include exer...
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Improve Community Infrastructure

Chicago, IL
Work with Chicago Department of Transportation and other agencies to develop plan for improvement of sidewalks, crosswalks, and lighting.

Add bicycle lanes

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Create an east-west route through downtown and elsewhere.
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Change Signal System Timing Plan

Peoria, Illinois
Develop a signal system timing plan oriented toward slowing vehicle speeds in the downtown and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle comfort.
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More River

Indianapolis, Indiana
I want to be able to use the river to its full potential and remove the dam. This would make for more access points and longer travel.
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Citizen-Sourced Problem Solving

Peoria, Illinois
Our City faces a number of difficult challenges, including those in the realms of infrastructure, economic opportunity, and community well-being. The municipal government works to address these challenges through its programs on a daily basis, but...
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Here Comes the Light!

Chicago, Illinois
Install a kinetic lighting system underneath the ‘L’ infrastructure utilizing the ‘L’ trains. The full street-length lighting would be timed to the moving train to provide engaging light and movement under the ‘L’ for the enjoyment of the pedestr...
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Convert Franklin / Orleans Street from One-way to Two-way

Chicago, Illinois
Franklin / Orleans Street is currently one-way. As the roadway passes the west side of the Merchandise Mart it widens to become three lanes and speeding motorists take advantage and accelerate. This makes it dangerous for bicyclists and crossing p...
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Warehouse District Parking

Peoria, Illinois
The City should address parking issues in the Warehouse District to promote further development. On-street parking is adequate to meet current demand. However, with new businesses opening up this year, like Zion Coffee, and those soon to come pa...
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Work with CDOT & Streets and Sanitation

Chicago, Illinois
Work with CDOT, Streets and Sanitation, and the Alderman on a regular basis to address the identified locations
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CTA Brownline L

Chicago, Illinois
Bring a new CTA Brown Line L station to Division Street.
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Low Line

Peoria, Illinois
Extend the riverfront trail into the heart of the Warehouse District through the May Street corridor to tie the District and the Riverfront together. Drainage tiles installed beneath the permeable trail extension can be run directly to the river. ...
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Start Treating Bike Share as Mass Transit

Columbus, Ohio
Bike share is often overlooked as a form of mass transit. We know that a large portion of Americans view biking as a fun, recreational activity. Yet, we should begin to think outside of this conventional box. Bike share can increase the flexib...
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Watercraft Recreation

Peoria, Illinois
Attract vendors that will provide watercraft recreation in the downtown. This could be located at Detweiller Marina and offering kayaks, canoes, paddle boats & rowing crew boats rentals.
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Facilitate On-Street Parking

Peoria, Illinois
Streets should be re-striped for on-street parallel parking where possible.
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Improve our commercial corridors as a retail and dining environment

Chicago, Illinois
We can help existing companies and bring in new ones by making our business districts more inviting—improving the physical infrastructure and addressing public safety concerns. Physical enhancements to streetscapes, sidewalks and public spaces can...

Share unique streetscape elements from other downtowns

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Have you visited other downtowns that have successful streetscapes? What do you think makes them work well? Do they have unique elements that would work in Glen Ellyn? Share your ideas in the comment section below.
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Provide On Demand Public Transportation Options

Peoria, Illinois
Peoria’s public transportation system is a critical asset that moves residents and visitors throughout our city. While Uber and other ride-sharing technologies have raised society’s standards for real-time feedback in the realm of mobility, public...
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Welcome to Peoria signage

Peoria, Illinois
Its time to update our "Welcome to" signage with modern signage and technology that incorporates the cities new logo. This should be developed along with a way finding program for downtown. These should be placed at key access points into town. Fi...
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