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Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Niles Project TeamNiles Project Team
Camiros, Ltd. - Land Use Planning, Urban Design, and Public Process
Leslie S. Pollock, Project Executive
Barry Gore, Project Manager
Valerie S. Kretchmer - Market Analysis
Wilbur Smith Assoc. - Transit Systems and Wayfinding – Doug Hammel
KLOA, Inc. – Traffic, Circulation, and Access - Tim Doron
Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Project UnderstandingProject UnderstandingChallenges for the CorridorChallenges for the Corridor
Age of Development 1950s-70s
Changing Demographics
Competition with Newer Retail Centers
Attracting High-Quality Redevelopment while Maintaining Local Character
Improving Public Realm
Balance Auto Access with Traffic Flow
Increase Transit Presence and Use
Creating Distinct Places and Unifying Corridor Elements
Opportunities for the CorridorOpportunities for the CorridorSupport Existing Businesses through Inclusive Process and Coordinated Redevelopment
Improve Streetscape and Landscaping
Upgrade Transit Service and Facilities, BRT
Key Site Redevelopment and Repositioning
Market Corridor Living in Niles
Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Scope of ServicesScope of Services
Golf Road
Dempster Street
Oakton Street
Howard Street
Touhy Avenue
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Des PlainesDes PlainesDes PlainesDes PlainesDes Plaines
Mount ProspectMount ProspectMount ProspectMount ProspectMount Prospect
Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
Recent Pace Transit Planning
Pace Vision 2020– High-speed arterial service to enhance regional mobility– Milwaukee Avenue identified as regional transit corridor– Connection to other arterial routes and local services and
Regional and Community Transportation Centers– Implementation of Bus Rapid Transit
Pace Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Initiative
Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates / Wilbur Smith Associates / KLOA, Inc.
Milwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyMilwaukee Avenue Corridor StudyVillage of Niles, Illinois
What is Bus Rapid Transit ?
• Limited-stop, high-speed bus corridor service.
• Integration of up-to-date transit technologies to ensure efficient, clean, and predictable service.
• Use of transit vehicles and construction of passenger facilities that reflect a higher standard of service.