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On Wednesday, the Davis Garden TIF Board approved the final funding of $1 million for the Rosemont Safe Routes to School project, which will now go to City Council for final approval.
Pending Council approval, construction is expected to start in spring/summer 2025 and be completed by early 2026. These investments will make it easier for more kids to safely walk and bike to school and provide safe mobility options for all neighbors.
“It’s truly exciting to see the last piece of funding come together for the Rosemont Safe Routes to School project,” said Council Member Chad West. “For years, neighbors have been advocating for safer options for children to travel around the neighborhood and to Rosemont Elementary School. The funding and ultimate infrastructure modifications will help further these goals for current and future generations for Kings Highway, Winnetka Heights, and Kessler neighbors.”
The project scope is below:
Montclair Avenue
Pedestrian crossing, ADA ramp, bike lane, speed hump
7th Street
ADA ramp, bike lane
Ranier Street
Sidewalk, ADA ramp, neckdown and curb, bike lane
W. Canty Street
Pedestrian crossing, sidewalk, ADA ramp
N. Windomere Avenue
ADA ramp, neckdown and curb, speed hump, bike
lane, four-way stop signs
N. Winnetka Avenue
ADA ramp, neckdown and curb, bike lane, four-way
stop signs
Construction Cost: $887,791
Stevens Forest Drive
Two-way curb-separated cycle track, bicycle and
pedestrian crossing, two-way left turn lane, asphalt
resurfacing or full concrete reconstruct, recessed inlet
Mary Cliff Road
Ramp improvement, concrete buffers, and additional
sidewalk
Construction Cost: $759,732
“The Rosemont Safe Routes to School project is poised to make a significant impact on the families attending Rosemont Schools, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods along Davis Street,” said William Zimmerman, Chairman of the Davis Garden TIF. “This initiative promises to enhance safety and accessibility for everyone in our community. It has been a team effort across many stakeholders and community leaders.”
