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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



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



Scope of ServicesScope of Services

Golf Road

Dempster Street

Oakton Street

Howard Street

Touhy Avenue

190

294

90

94

12

14

12

4143

83 19

21

50

72

83

190

294

90

94

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

rlington Heightslington Heightsrlington Heightsrlington Heightsrlington Heights

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

60618 Chicag60618 Chicago60618 Chicag60618 Chicag60618 Chicag

60625 Chicag60625 Chicago60625 Chicago60625 Chicago60625 Chicago60630 Chicago60630 Chicago60630 Chicago60630 Chicago60630 Chicago

60631 Chicago60631 Chicago60631 Chicago60631 Chicago60631 Chicago






60666 Amf Ohare60666 Amf Ohare60666 Amf Ohare60666 Amf Ohare60666 Amf Ohare

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



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



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



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)



Potential Bus Roadway Facilities

• Curbside pullouts

• Station islands

• Queue jumping lanes

• Dedicated BRT right-of-way

• Buses in medianor HOV lanes



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



BRT System Technologies

• Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)

• Active Transit Station Signage (ATSS)

• Transit Signal Priority

• Off-bus, platform ticketing



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.



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.



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.



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



Create Model Site Plan for Selected LocationCreate Model Site Plan for Selected Location



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



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

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