LAKEWOOD ROAD
ALGONQUIN ROAD TO ACKMAN ROAD
Welcome
McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) – Virtual Public Information
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- Comments can be submitted in person, if desired, at the Lake in the
Hills Village Hall.
Lake in the Hills Village Hall
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 - Hard copies of this presentation and comment forms can be found at the
Lake in the Hills Village Hall or downloaded from the following
link:
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-j-z/transportation/future-construction/lakewoodroad - Comments submitted on or before December 1, 2020 will be addressed during the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session. Comments submitted during the November 19, 2020 to December 17, 2020 comment period will be addressed in the Virtual Public Information Meeting Report.
Join Us for the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session (Step 2)
Your questions and comments will be answered and shared during the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on December 3, 2020.
Please check the project website or McHenry County Division of Transportation's Facebook page for the link to the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session.
A Virtual Public Information Meeting Report will be posted to the project website after the comment period providing information on the feedback received.
Link to the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session to be added when available
Project Overview
Lakewood Road Improvements
MCDOT is studying corridor improvements for Lakewood Road between Algonquin Road and Ackman Road, in the Village of Lake in the Hills. The project will:
Complete Traffic Operation Improvements at Miller Road | Provide Pedestrian and Bike Facilities | Improve Safety |
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Project Location
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Need for Project
Primary Needs to Address
At the May 30, 2019 Public Open House, McHenry County residents and Lakewood Road users provided information to the project team about their observations regarding Lakewood Road. This shared understanding helped define the needs of the project.
Traffic
Temporary signals currently are in place at the Lakewood Road and Miller Road intersection. To improve safety and reduce delay, a permanent intersection solution will be provided.
Lakewood Road and Miller Road Intersection
Pedestrian and Bicyclist
Bicycle and pedestrian paths currently do not exist along the Lakewood Road corridor. Pedestrians and bicyclists can often be seen riding and jogging along Lakewood Road. This project will address this need by providing pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along Lakewood Road.
Bicyclists Along Lakewood Road
Drainage
Ponding of storm water can be found in ditches and curbs along Lakewood Road. Ditches will be reestablished and storm sewers will be considered at locations with ponding issues.
Off-Road Ponding Example
On-Road Ponding Example
Identifying Solutions
Improvements to the Miller Road Intersection,
Bicyclist/Pedestrian Connectivity, and Drainage
We have collected data, analyzed it, and received input about your experiences on Lakewood Road. The next step in the process is to develop a range of solutions to address issues in the corridor. We use the needs discussed in the previous slide to help determine if the solutions address the needs.
Solutions
- Does the solution decrease traffic delay now and in the future?
- Does the solution improve connectivity and provide a safe active transportation option?
- Does the solution allow for storm water improvements along the corridor?
- If the answer to these questions is “yes”, then we look at other considerations such as:
Process
Alternative Designs
(We are here)
Alternative Design
Safety
- Does the proposed solution improve public safety?
Natural and Built Environment
- Does the solution require additional right-of-way?
- What impacts to the environment does the solution have?
- Does the solution visually fit into the area?
Construction Costs
- What are the relative costs of each solution?
- What construction impacts does the solution have?
Sustainability
Note: Envision is a framework developed by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure that provides guidelines to help designers of infrastructure projects increase sustainability features
- What features of the project improve the sustainable performance and resiliency as provided in the Envision framework?
- What features of the project improve social, economic, and environmental sustainability?
Continue clicking through the slides to learn about three intersection options as well as two pedestrian and bicycle options and give us your input!
Intersection Option: Signalized
Upgraded Modern Traffic Signals with New Right Turn Lanes
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- Improves travel time and reduces traffic delays by replacing temporary signals at intersection with permanent solution
- Shortest construction duration
- Lower construction cost
- Familiar intersection configuration
- Least aesthetic appeal
- Longer distances for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the street
Intersection Option: 150' Roundabout
150’ Diameter Roundabout
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- Improves travel times and reduces delays
- Reduces right-turn wait times
- No waiting during low traffic times (waiting at a red light)
- Improves vehicle safety by reducing speeds and preventing angle and head-on collisions
- Provides greater opportunity for aesthetic enhancements
- Improves pedestrian safety by reducing speeds
- Shorter crossing distances for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Provides more flexibility to manage special event traffic
- Requires more right-of-way
- Longer construction duration
- Higher construction cost
As compared to the signalized intersection alternative:
Intersection Option: 120' Roundabout
120’ Diameter Roundabout
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- Improves travel times and reduces delays as compared to the 150' roundabout alternative
- Reduces right-turn wait times as compared to the 150' roundabout alternative
- No waiting during low traffic times (waiting at a red light)
- Improves vehicle safety by reducing speeds and preventing angle and head-on collisions
- Provides greater opportunity for aesthetic enhancements
- Improves pedestrian safety by reducing speeds
- Shorter crossing distances for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Provides more flexibility to manage special event traffic
As compared to the signalized intersection alternative:
- Requires more right-of-way
- Longer construction duration
- Higher construction cost
Ped. & Bicycle Option: Dual Multi-Use Path
Multi-Use Path Along Both Sides of Lakewood Road
Multi-Use Path Layout
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- Provides best connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Separates pedestrians and bicyclists from roadway traffic
- Decreased number of Lakewood crossings for bicyclists
- Requires more right-of-way acquisition than multi-use path and sidewalk alternative
Ped. & Bicycle Option: Multi-Use Path & Sidewalk
Sidewalk (West Side) and Multi-Use Path (East Side) Along Lakewood Road
Multi-Use Path Layout
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- Provides a high level of connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists
- Separates pedestrians and bicyclists from roadway traffic
- Less connectivity for bicycle users than the alternative with multi-use paths along both sides of Lakewood Road
- Bicyclists may be required to cross Lakewood Road more frequently to reach their destination
Kishwaukee Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing
Pedestrians and bicyclists currently use a narrow shoulder to cross the Kishwaukee Creek on Lakewood Road. Two options have been identified to construct a safer crossing.
Pedestrian/bicycle crossing over water body with a wide culvert
Pedestrian/bicycle crossing bridge over water body
Potential Improvements:
- Culvert extension to the current culvert
- Entire culvert replacement with longer culvert
- Smaller footprint
- Lower cost
Potential Improvements:
- Pedestrian bridge structures
- Greater aesthetics
- Increased safety with a greater separation from roadway traffic
Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in the Lakewood Road Improvements Project. It’s
important for the community to understand the improvement options and provide
input to the project team. If you haven’t already, please go back to the slides
and provide your comments and answers to each survey question.
Share Your Thoughts
These slides will be available November 19th through December 17th.
To submit any additional comments or questions to the project team, click the comment button in the top right corner of your screen. Once the comment form is filled out and submitted, your comments for this session will be complete.
Comments submitted on or before December 1, 2020 will be addressed during the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session. Comments submitted during the November 19, 2020 to December 17, 2020 comment period will be addressed in the Virtual Public Information Meeting Report.
Hard copies of this presentation and comment forms are available. Please refer to the Welcome slide for information.
Join Us for Live Q&A – December 3, 2020
Your questions and comments will be answered and shared during our the Live Virtual Presentation and Q&A Session from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on December 3, 2020.
Please check the project website or McHenry County Division of Transportation's Facebook page for the link to the Live Q&A session.
A Virtual Public Information Meeting Report will be posted to the project website after the comment period providing information on the feedback received.
How Input Will Be Used
The comments provided will be used as the design process continues. Your input will help refine the design as a preferred alternative is developed to address the project needs of traffic, pedestrians / bicyclists, and drainage.
MCDOT Contact Information
Rebecca Brazas
Design Engineer
RJBrazas@mchenrycountyil.gov
(815) 334-4979
Project Schedule
Spring 2019
Summer 2019 - Fall 2019
Winter 2019 – Summer 2020
Fall 2020
(We are here)
Winter 2020 – Fall 2021
Fall 2021
2022 - 2023
2024 - 2025