R-87-03I I
RESOLUTION NO. 0 -87 -03
WHEREAS, the need for a full Tollway interchange at Lake -Cook Road has been
the subject of review and discussion for many years; and
WHEREAS, Lake -Cook Road is a four lane arterial highway with average daily
traffic of 34,000 vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Lake -Cook Road has become and will continue to be a major east -west
corridor in this area, providing a vital transportation link to major north -
south routes; and
WHEREAS, the lack of a Tollway interchange at Lake -Cook Road forces motorists
to use interior, residential streets to access the Tollway system; and
WHEREAS, said traffic endangers the public health, safety and welfare of said
residents; and
WHEREAS, preliminary studies and interchange designs have concluded that a
full interchange at Lake -Cook Road is both physically and financially feasible;
and
WHEREAS, it will be a disservice to this area to further delay construction of
this much needed public improvement:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF Deerfield , as follows:
SECTION That the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
ONE: is hereby requested to take immediate steps to
finalize plans for the construction of a full
interchange at Lake -Cook Road and the Tollway.
SECTION That a certified copy of this Resolution be
TWO: forwarded to the Governor of Illinois and to
the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
RESOLVED: This 16th day of February A.D. 1987.
AYES: Marovitz, Rosenthal, Seidman, Swanson, York (5)
NAYS: None (0)
ABSENT: Marty (1)
ATTEST:
President