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Program for New Sidewalks
In February 2018, the City Council voted to approve a program for new sidewalks in the City of Wheaton. The City is working with District 200 and the Wheaton Park District to create a complete pedestrian system to all school and park sites.
Missing Sidewalks in City Right-of-Way (MAP)
Criteria
New sidewalks will be recommended based on the following criteria and as the budget allows:
- Distance to the School - This was the top priority. The closer to the school, the greater number of points provided. With nearly $1MM worth of sidewalks within the 1,500 radii, requests outside of the 1,500 radius were not considered.
- Street Category - Collector streets received more points than local streets. Local streets received more points than cul-de-sacs.
- Partially Constructed Sidewalks - Leverage these areas where some new slabs could possibly connect existing sidewalks. More points for small gaps based on linear feet.
- Street Layout (Geometry) - With safety in mind, streets with extreme vertical or horizontal curves and/or without curbs received maximum points, while streets that appear open and straight or flat received minimum points.
New Sidewalks for 2020
- Liberty Street between Fisher Street and President Street
- Williston Street between Illinois Street and Willow Avenue
- James Court from Elm Street to just north of Arbor Avenue
- Irving Avenue between Prairie Avenue and Wakeman Avenue
- Center Avenue between Marcey Avenue and Westhaven Drive
- Paula Avenue between Westhaven Drive and Marcey Avenue
- Marcey Avenue between Mayo Avenue and Paula Avenue
- Prairie Avenue from Irving Avenue connecting to existing sidewalk
New Sidewalks for 2019
- Wakeman Avenue between President Street and Santa Rosa Avenue
- Prairie Avenue between Irving Avenue and Main Street
- Jefferson Avenue between Ellis Avenue and Gary Avenue
- Campbell Avenue between Dawes Avenue and Elm Street
- Fischer Street between Dawes Avenue and Elm Street
New Sidewalks created in 2018
- Thomas
- Park
- Howard
*While Foothill/Aurora Way ranked high in the needs analysis, the area contains a floodway which would require a bridge structure, extensive permitting from multiple regulatory agencies, and pre and post-construction modeling of the channel.
Additional Information
To learn more about the City of Wheaton's sidewalk program, please view the video and information below or contact City Engineer Sarang Lagvankar: 630-260.2067 / slagvankar@wheaton.il.us