$2M Road Improvement Project Proposed By Schneider For Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — A high-accident, high-congestion region of Illinois Route 21 may soon see what officials call much-needed improvements. U.S. Rep Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) submitted for funding with the Appropriations Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee a $2 million improvement to Milwaukee Avenue through Glenview.

The project would improve conditions with pavement reconstruction, intersection geometry improvements with dual left turn lanes, installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian facilities, traffic, and pedestrian signal replacement, according to a news release.

“The Village of Glenview and motorists traveling through Glenview’s west side would benefit greatly from this project, which has been delayed at least 13 years and is vital to improve traffic flow in the region," Glenview Mayor Mike Jenny said in the news release.

According to Jenny, traffic back-ups are commonly a half mile to a mile from the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and West Lake Avenue during peak travel times. He said both roadways carry high volumes of traffic and connect with retail, residential, commercial and recreational areas, so the planned improvements are "critical for public safety and regional mobility."

• Requests to the Appropriations Committee can be found here.
• Requests for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee can be found here.

"These community projects represent programs that, should they be funded, will benefit wide areas and large numbers of people in the Tenth District," Schneider said. "These projects would generate economic growth, improve access to mental health services, reduce flooding, and enhance community safety."

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