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Residents said the request is a policy-level commitment rather than an immediate infrastructure plan. Charles Wigan, a Riverside resident and signer of Ride Riverside’s petition, asked the board to adopt a resolution “that in all future infrastructure projects, the safety and needs of vulnerable road users will be given equitable consideration.” Wigan told the board a resolution would not bind the village to specific spending but would set a formal guiding principle.

The comments were part of a larger pitch by Ride Riverside and community members that included local crash and injury figures, a petition and street-level priorities. Valerie Kramer, leader of Ride Riverside, said children have been struck while biking in Riverside and urged the village to “design streets that forgive human error, where safety is built into every turn and crosswalk.” Kramer cited speed as a key factor and said, “Speed is everything. A pedestrian hit at 20 miles per hour has a 10 percent chance of being killed. At 30 miles per hour, that jumps to 40 percent.” She urged adoption of Vision Zero-style measures such as raised crosswalks, diverters and protected bike lanes and asked the board to begin “by identifying priority streets around schools like Forest Avenue.” Kramer also told the board that a petition in support of a Vision Zero plan has 170 resident signatures.

Lisa Peters, a Riverside resident, and Jackie Robbins, a pediatrician whose prepared remarks were read at the meeting, told trustees that Vision Zero principles can be implemented with small, thoughtful design changes that preserve Riverside’s historic character. Robbins, in remarks read by a speaker, said helmet use and community awareness reduce risks; she cited national emergency-department figures for bike injuries and urged stronger prevention measures.

President J. Douglas Pollock acknowledged the comments and said the village typically addresses infrastructure items during capital budgeting later in the year. No board action to adopt Vision Zero or a resolution was taken at the May 1 meeting; speakers asked for a formal policy commitment and for staff and trustees to consider Vision Zero principles in upcoming planning and capital projects.

Discussion vs. decision: the record shows only public comment and requests for a policy-level resolution; the board did not vote on Vision Zero at this meeting. The board did note that infrastructure projects are usually addressed during capital budgeting and that the village will consider next steps in its planning process.

Community context and details: speakers connected Vision Zero to specific local locations including Forest Avenue (leading to RB High School and the Salt Creek Trail), Turtle Park and the Riverside Public Library. Kramer said recent local data show multiple serious injuries and fatalities over several years, and that 170 residents signed a petition supporting the policy commitment. Kramer closed her remarks by saying, “Let’s be the village that says not 1 more child.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Sine Die Meeting 05-01-25","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 1, 2025 Village of Riverside Board of Trustees sine die meeting, residents urged the board to adopt a Vision Zero policy committing the village to prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users in future infrastructure projects.","taxTitle","Riverside, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70350,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6253624,"Riverside certifies election results; Joseph Fitzgerald and re-elected trustees sworn in",198,1777000,1975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178904-2cdd221344a75c770b59a63045395651&start=1777&end=1975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178904-2cdd221344a75c770b59a63045395651/thumbnail_1777000.jpg","/articles/6253624/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-certifies-election-results-Joseph-Fitzgerald-and-re-elected-trustees-sworn-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253624-75b9f05d0619570d3588605c7939b0e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1769927618&Signature=BUQtoXgSwv6qgc9sjBwjaBWOTwAAyveGg7sEwLuBDxXbJFIa5TL4YIADFhBAsvnVNmstrRqBR7JkQ496OrjHPtiTZVdrDMu1LFrqIk3-pkfudKfn3yreeeq9kW4cG8eRMIoPiUXgkdgD-a1drBCOs7kGusZ9RV57M93AioR~3ins~4lWJF2P7njsAkHg2Z3MNbm1S2dLVwpRvYYGL6FgAM~CYruOzNMIDQE6q9-MGMe2FvgIZq67OTdCq~UslmHqlW24rDzdXb7LgNnde1fWQ4~NszlMM-2eKzFGoKGS86OQdwRL6t8x6i4BNxf0dvX4Wq6tKEK0oHLRzLFR4SdRgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 1, 2025 the Village of Riverside Board of Trustees approved a resolution acknowledging the consolidated election held April 6, 2025 and performed oath ceremonies for newly elected and re-elected municipal officers.

Clerk Stenzel presented a resolution accepting the election results and the board voted by roll call to approve the resolution. The record shows trustees voting “aye” in the roll call included Trustee (listed as) Cross, Trustee Marshasco, Trustee Clarity, Trustee Gallagher and Trustee Evans; the clerk then announced the resolution approved and the board proceeded with swearing-in ceremonies.

Joseph Fitzgerald took the oath of office as trustee and signed his oath. President J. Douglas Pollock and other returning trustees also recited and signed oaths of office at the meeting. The swearing-in concluded at the sine die meeting; the board moved to adjourn and immediately convened a regular meeting that followed.

Discussion vs. decision: the action was a formal board resolution to accept election results and a ceremonial swearing-in; there were no amendments or objections recorded on the resolution.","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on May 1 approved a resolution acknowledging consolidated election results of April 6, 2025, and swore in Joseph Fitzgerald as trustee; incumbent J. Douglas Pollock and other trustees also recited oaths of office at the sine die meeting.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6253629,"Riverside board approves Road to 2050 Climate Action and Resilience Plan on consent agenda",129,1617000,1746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3178904-2cdd221344a75c770b59a63045395651&start=1617&end=1746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3178904-2cdd221344a75c770b59a63045395651/thumbnail_1617000.jpg","/articles/6253629/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-board-approves-Road-to-2050-Climate-Action-and-Resilience-Plan-on-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6253629-6b3386aa48d01fc8ceca93c64a3fd59f/orig.mp4?Expires=1769927618&Signature=WEuVcoBDAlgEEnH2EaPSGe0BVNdwDvxCkU9PYS2V4BrlLyDIIEYxMLvwobXnTxPSr4FX2FgZAKihlNlRXixmxnzPI1m7u8L5770zsbTCdeefadijJAxHC5Nf~4VAwdCIC09oZgDin6GODuc00g4oHtMUjjXieqFRIenBltehZqHo~wUbTLkxF3V2PxOlUM~A7ILG11L6YAM0043ANyrcCeFamJirqxafQonpD1fOLgzxkHiWa70taHfO4IL9lRcgE2Dx2aSAInFbFtU~52ojfP7kAxMl4iWUZuOJGGhc-Wlm5hQ3vF6JcW6CUZ2SZO2JBv12bM2VfbwmCpAqX1jZ0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 1, 2025 the Village of Riverside Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda that included adoption of the Road to 2050 Climate Action and Resilience (C4) Plan.

President J. Douglas Pollock described the plan’s development timeline at the meeting: Assistant Village Manager Ashley Monroe drafted a request for proposals last year, the village hired Nutting Consulting in summer 2024, and staff worked with the consultant to produce the plan now before the board. Pollock said an open house to share the plan with residents will be held May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the train station platform; additional details will be provided at the May 15 board meeting.

Clerk Stenzel read the consent agenda items, which included approving the voucher list, several meeting minutes and the C4 climate plan adoption. The board approved the consent agenda by roll call; trustees voting “aye” in the record included Trustee Kos, Trustee Marsh Atschke, Trustee Clarity, Trustee Gallagher and Trustee Evans. The consent agenda vote closed the matter at this meeting; no separate substantive debate or amendment of the climate plan occurred during the session.

Discussion vs. decision: the record shows the C4 plan was adopted as part of the consent agenda; that constitutes formal approval by the board. Staff noted an upcoming public open house for outreach; no new funding amounts or implementation schedules were adopted at the May 1 meeting.","The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda on May 1 that included adoption of the Road to 2050 Climate Action and Resilience (C4) Plan; the village will host an open house May 22 to present the plan and staff cited consultant work and a drafting process led by Assistant Village Manager Ashley Monroe.","actionData","errors"]

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