pedestrian canOpy - COMMUNITY PARK

SUMMARY

PROJECT TITLE: Community Park Pedestrian Safety Canopy Improvement

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

START DATE (FY): 05/01/2023

END DATE (FY): 04/30/2024

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Village currently maintains a pedestrian path that is located underneath the BNSF rail line. This pedestrian path serves as an entryway into Community Park. In 1981, the Village was granted an access Agreement by BSNF. In order for the Village to continue to utilize the path, BNSF has requested that a protective canopy be installed under the rail line to prevent ballast from falling onto the path below.

OPERATING IMPACT

There will be no operating impacts to the Village for the construction of this improvement, as maintenance responsibilities will be transferred to the Lisle Park District at the conclusion of the improvement through an Intergovernmental Agreement.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES / STATUS

Design engineering for the improvement is in progress. The Lisle Park District has agreed to split (50/50) the cost of the canopy project. In addition, the Village has received a $250,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to construct the new canopy.