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A RESOLUTION
Establishing Curb Cut and Bicycle Ramp
Policy in the City of Evanston
I( WHEREAS,.the City Council finds that there is a need to facilitate the
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free access to business, comercial, industrial, residentia'1_and other areas of
I the City to all persons; and
WHEREAS, the physically handicapped and disabled will be benefitted by
j the placement of sloped sidewalk -street junctures; and
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WHEREAS, the employment of such curb ramps will aid the movement of
I� bicycle and wheelchair users throughout the city:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
�I That curb cuts and sidewalk ramps be installed at all intersections
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as part of any curb reconstruction, including known wheelchair routes, designate,
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bicycle routes, alley returns and arterial streets where protected by traffic
signal,devices, provided, however, that where such curb reconstruction occurs i
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at the intersection of an arterial street with a side street, which intersectic�
is not controlled by traffic signals, the curb cuts and sidewalk ramps shall
be installed for the crossings parall o the arterial street only.
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51-PR-75'
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A RESOLUTION
i Establishing Curb Cut and Bicycle Ramp
is Policy in the City of Evanston '
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is a need to facilitate the
free access to business, commercial, industrial, residential and other areas of ;
the City to all persons;.and
WHEREAS, the physically handicapped and disabled will be benefitted by
the placement of sloped sidewalk -street junctures; and
WHEREAS, the employment of such curb ramps will aid the movement of
bicycle and wheelchair users throughout the city:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
That curb cuts and sidewalk ramps be installed at all intersections
as part of any curb reconstruction, including known wheelchair routes, designated
bicycle routes, alley returns and arterial streets where protected by traffic
signal devices, provided, however, that where such curb reconstruction occurs
at the intersection of an arterial street with.a side street, which intersection
'i is not controlled by traffic signals, the curb cuts and sidewalk ramps shall
be installed for the crossings parallel to the arterial street only.
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S 7SOliver H. Harris
Mayor pro Tem
ATTEST:
/s/ Maurice F. Brown
City Clerk
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