1. Washington Thoroughfare Study Proposed Improvement of Washington Street Hainesville Road to Lake Street Lake County Hainesville Road Lake Street Washington Street

2. Washington Thoroughfare Study Welcome! Purpose of the Hearing  Describe the Purpose and Need for the Improvement  Present the Proposed Improvement Plan  Provide an Opportunity for Public Input

3. Washington Thoroughfare Study Meeting Topics  The Project Location And Study Limits  Existing Conditions  The Need for the Improvement  The Proposed Improvement Plan  The Project Schedule

4. Washington Thoroughfare Study Project Location

5. Washington Thoroughfare Study Washington Street Corridor

6. Washington Thoroughfare Study Existing Typical Section

7. Washington Thoroughfare Study Needs Identified  Improve Safety  Reduce Congestion

8. Washington Thoroughfare Study Accident History

9. Washington Thoroughfare Study Accident Locations

10. Washington Thoroughfare Study HAINESVILLE ROAD LOWLANDS DRIVE LAKE STREET WASHINGTON STREET LEGEND: 14,200 (14,500) 12,900 (17,000) 13,300 (15,000) 16,300 (18,000) 1,700 (1,700) 700 (700) 6,200 (10,000) 15,800 (16,000) 16,300 (18,000) 8,400 (13,000) HARYAN WAY XXXX (XXXX) = 2009 (2030) ADT VOLUMES VEHICLES PER DAY (VPD) Existing & Projected Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Washington Street

11. Washington Thoroughfare Study Rail Crossing

12. Washington Thoroughfare Study Rail Crossing Eastbound AM Peak Hour Queuing

13. Washington Thoroughfare Study Proposed Typical Section

14. Washington Thoroughfare Study Proposed Typical Section

15. Washington Thoroughfare Study Proposed Improvement Plan

16. Washington Thoroughfare Study Project Coordination IIllinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) FFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) LLocal Municipalities GGrayslake, AAvon Township LLake County Storm WaterManagement Commission GGrayslake Park District RRound Lake Area Park District Hainesville,Round Lake Park

17. Washington Thoroughfare Study Environmental Resources  Tree Removal  Wetland Fill  Traffic Noise

18. Washington Thoroughfare Study Drainage and Detention  Elimination of Driveway Culverts and Ditches  Swales with Inlets  Oversized Storm Sewer  3 Detention Basins  Flows Restricted to Existing Rates

19. Washington Thoroughfare Study Water Quality  Wet Bottom Basins  Wetland Plantings  Water Quality Treatment Structures Insert video

20. Washington Thoroughfare Study Land Acquisition  Additional Right-of-Way Required  Additional Temporary Construction Easement Required

21. Washington Thoroughfare Study Traffic During Construction  One Lane in Each Direction Open During Construction  Some Short Term Lane Closures and Lane Shifts  Access To And From All Driveways Will Be Maintained  Temporary Road at Railroad Bridge Site

22. Washington Thoroughfare Study Construction Cost  Estimated Construction Costs  Grade Separation – Approx. $20 Million  Hainesville to Haryan– Approx $14 Million Hainesville Road Haryan Way Lake Street CN/Metra Railroad

23. Washington Thoroughfare Study After Today’s Public Hearing  Public Comments Considered  Refine the Proposed Improvement Plan  Complete Engineering and Environmental Reports  Preparation of Contract Plans  Acquisition of Proposed Right-of-Way  Construction Schedule:  Grade Separation at CN/Metra Railroad – 2013  Hainesville Road to Haryan Way Add-Lanes Timeline Depends on Future Funding Availability

24. Washington Thoroughfare Study Conclusion  Detailed Exhibits on Display  Project Engineers Available to Answer Questions  Provide Comments  Comment Box  Mail to Address Shown in Project Brochure  Received Within 2 Weeks  Part of Official Record  Web Site: WashingtonThoroughfareProject.com

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