New Neighborhood Traffic Calming Measures

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City announces installation of speed bumps and enhanced crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety

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Safer Streets Coming to Edgewater Beach

Great news for pedestrian safety! The City of Chicago has approved EBNA's request for traffic calming measures throughout the neighborhood.

What's Being Installed

Speed Reduction

• Speed bumps on residential streets
• Enhanced "20 MPH" speed limit signs
• Radar speed monitors at key locations

Pedestrian Safety

• High-visibility crosswalks at:
  • Berwyn & Winthrop
  • Thorndale & Kenmore
  • Glenlake & Broadway
• New pedestrian crossing signals
• Improved street lighting at crossings

Implementation Schedule

Phase 1 (March 2025)

• Speed bumps installation
• New signage

Phase 2 (April-May 2025)

• Crosswalk improvements
• Lighting upgrades

Community Input

These improvements are the result of:

• Two years of data collection
• Community surveys (500+ responses)
• Traffic study recommendations
• Collaboration with Alderman Johnson's office

How You Can Help

Reminders for all residents:

1. Observe posted speed limits - especially in school zones
2. Yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks
3. Watch for children playing near residential streets
4. Report concerns to EBNA or the Alderman's office

Together, we can make our neighborhood streets safer for everyone!