City Council Packet 2025 03-11-25 supplemental packet #2 (Grande Trail)
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Public Safety Committee Report #1
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PS 2025-09
Regulation of Time Restricted Parking on Grande Trail by Grande Reserve Elementary
City Council – March 11, 2025
PS – 3/6/25
PS 2025-09
Majority
Approval
Implementation of time-restricted parking along Grande Trail near Grande Reserve
Elementary School to improve safety and traffic flow during peak school hours.
The proposed restrictions will limit parking during designated times on school days,
focusing on high-traffic periods such as morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
James Jensen Police
Name Department
Supplemental Information – distributed 3/7/25
Summary
Implementation of time-restricted parking along Grande Trail near Grande Reserve Elementary
School to improve safety and traffic flow during peak school hours. The proposed restrictions will limit
parking during designated times on school days, focusing on high-traffic periods such as morning drop-
off and afternoon pick-up.
Background
The Yorkville Police Department, responding to traffic and safety concerns raised by the
Yorkville School District and area residents, proposes implementing time-restricted parking along
Grande Trail near Grande Reserve Elementary School. These concerns have been verified through
multiple site visits conducted by the department's traffic division in coordination with School District
Security personnel.
During student drop-off and pick-up times, overflow parking from the school property spills onto
both sides of Grande Trail, creating significant traffic issues. The road width cannot accommodate
vehicles parked on both sides while maintaining a safe and normal traffic flow. Refer to the
photographs (Exhibit A) which provides details of the vehicular back-ups. Additionally, unsafe
behaviors, such as children running into traffic to avoid waiting in line, further exacerbate safety
concerns. Previous parent communications and direct interventions have not resolved the issue.
The proposed regulations would limit parking to one side of Grande Trail (opposite the school)
between Matlock Drive and McLellan Boulevard on school attendance days only, Monday through
Friday, during peak traffic times from 7:30a.m. to 9:00a.m. and 2:30p.m. to 4:00p.m. Given the large
number of homes along the proposed restriction, we suggest a full public engagement process. If the
committee agrees with the proposed restriction, we will ask for City Council approval of the concept. If
the City Council approves, we propose to send the attached letter (Exhibit B) to residents inviting them
to an April 3rd Public Safety Committee meeting. This would put the final vote on the parking
restriction for the April 8th City Council meeting.
This initiative reflects the city's commitment to improving safety and traffic management near
schools, benefiting the Grande Reserve neighborhood, and ensuring smoother daily operations.
Approval and implementation of these regulations will address existing challenges and enhance overall
safety in the area.
Recommendation
Approval to present this matter to the City Council to initiate the public engagement process and
gather feedback from those directly impacted.
Attachments
Exhibit A: Photographs of Parent Pick-Up Traffic
Exhibit B: Resident Letter
Memorandum
To: Public Safety Committee
From: James Jensen, Police Chief
CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
Date: March 11, 2025
Subject: Regulation of Time Restricted Parking on Grande Trail
Date 2025
Resident
ADDRESS
Yorkville, IL 60560
Dear Resident,
The City of Yorkville is currently proposing a parking restriction on the north and west
side of Grande Trail between Matlock Drive and McLellan Boulevard. This restriction would
eliminate on street parking on the designated side of the mentioned road during school
attendance days between the hours of 7:30am and 9:00am, and 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Individuals
would still be permitted to park on the south and east side of Grande Trail.
This parking restriction is being proposed in response to resident initiated public safety
concerns of double-sided street parking by cars during school pickup and drop-off, and police
observation of many school-aged children crossing the street at unsignalized areas – often in
between parked cars where visibility is low. Restricting parking in those areas will eliminate
double-sided street parking and prevent kids from crossing the street during pickup or drop-off.
As a resident, you have the right to speak on this matter prior to its implementation. This
item will be discussed at the upcoming Public Safety Committee meeting on Thursday, April 3rd
at 6:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall. You also can contact your elected
officials or City staff at any time to voice your concerns, comments, or questions. You can
contact City Hall Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (630)553-4350, or
by sending an email to bolson@yorkville.il.us.
Sincerely,
__________________________
John Purcell, Mayor
United City of Yorkville
United City of Yorkville
651 Prairie Pointe Drive
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Telephone: 630-553-4350
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