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Vernon Hills eyes refuge islands, flashing beacons near schools and a $250,000 grant
Summary
Engineering staff recommended pedestrian refuge islands, lane-narrowing and rapid flashing beacons at several school-area intersections; estimated design costs range from about $160,000 to $280,000 and staff proposed applying for a $250,000 Safe Routes to School grant.
Vernon Hills engineering staff presented July 22 a multi-location study recommending pedestrian refuge islands, tightened corner radiuses and, at select locations, rapid flashing beacons to improve school-area crossings.
The study examined intersections including Aspen Drive at Hawthorne Elementary, Fairway at Cougar, Fairway at Nike and Fairway at Lakeview Parkway. The consultant and engineering staff found no data supporting new traffic…
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