The Village confirmed today that the Flagg Creek project is officially cancelled. This belongs to all of you who spoke up for our neighborhood. Please keep a watchful eye on local meetings as we move forward.
April 28, 2019
Final supporters
This petition requests that the Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees, employees, and agents stop planning and development of a bike path along Flagg Creek Greenway between Plainfield Road and 47th Street. We petition all grants related to the Flagg Creek Greenway, phase 1 and phase 2, be vacated.
This petition further requests that although there may have been Board discussions dating back to 2008, the future well-being and peace of mind of property owners in the neighborhoods of Forest Hills and Ridgewood demand that discussion of this bike path project along the creek be closed permanently.
By signing this petition, you are requesting that the Village of Western Springs abandons the Flagg Creek Greenway project and directs its resources towards safe sidewalks and lights for the Village. Thank you for your support!
Updates
March 10, 2019
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who share the same concerns about how this plan affects our streets and peace of mind. It is clear that this is a community effort rather than anything I could have managed on my own. I am working to gather more information on the village board process so we can be prepared for the next public meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2019
104 Comments
From the perspective of a Realtor ,as it relates to local home values, the money proposed for this bike path would be put to much better use by adding to the existing infrastructure i.e., sidewalks in Forest Hills.
My house backs up to Flag Creek, and I feel a bike path along the Creek would invade my privacy, as well as destroy the beautiful wooded area. Please stop planning and development of the bike path.
There are a thousand things this money could be better spent on. I'd much rather have sidewalks in front of my house than a bike path behind it. This is a security and privacy issue. There's simply not enough space back there to ensure the privacy and security of the homes along this route.
This is an unnecessary, irresponsible project which also endangers and displaces some wildlife along the creek. PLEASE vacate any further planning and discussion. There are many better uses of our Village funds and attention.
Western springs does not need this bike path, especially when there are so many other higher priority needs for taxpayer funds in the village. “Grants” do not represent free money for the village, as these reflect tax dollars collected from village residents by other taxing bodies.
No Bike Path!!! We agree with all previous comments. We believe the Village should spend its resources and efforts on items that will enhance citizens’ concerns and property values...sidewalks and infrastructure (streets & water). Our water pressure is terrible, we have aging water mains that leak a high percentage of water that is delivered, the quality of the water (despite what the Water Report says) is bad and has so much sediment in it that I have to change my whole house water filter every 6 weeks as the filter becomes a dark brown. Here is where the Village staff should be looking to find grant money to better the lives of its citizens and NOT on building a bike path to nowhere! Our property backs up to Flagg Creek and we don’t want a bike path there to invite potential nefarious activity. Teenagers already congregate under the 53rd St. Bridge and have graffitied the bridge pillars and toss bags of empty beer cans/bottles into Flagg Creek. Don’t encourage more of this type of activity with a bike path behind citizens’ homes!
No to the bike path!
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The Village confirmed today that the Flagg Creek project is officially cancelled. This belongs to all of you who spoke up for our neighborhood. Please keep a watchful eye on local meetings as we move forward.
April 28, 2019
Final supporters
This petition requests that the Village of Western Springs Board of Trustees, employees, and agents stop planning and development of a bike path along Flagg Creek Greenway between Plainfield Road and 47th Street. We petition all grants related to the Flagg Creek Greenway, phase 1 and phase 2, be vacated.
This petition further requests that although there may have been Board discussions dating back to 2008, the future well-being and peace of mind of property owners in the neighborhoods of Forest Hills and Ridgewood demand that discussion of this bike path project along the creek be closed permanently.
By signing this petition, you are requesting that the Village of Western Springs abandons the Flagg Creek Greenway project and directs its resources towards safe sidewalks and lights for the Village. Thank you for your support!
Updates
March 10, 2019
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who share the same concerns about how this plan affects our streets and peace of mind. It is clear that this is a community effort rather than anything I could have managed on my own. I am working to gather more information on the village board process so we can be prepared for the next public meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 10, 2019
104 Comments
Please put in sidewalks so I have somewhere safe to drive my wheelchair and neighbors can safely walk their dogs and elderly people are safe! Bicycles are fine on the streets, but sidewalks are better for pedestrians and people with needs.
From the perspective of a Realtor ,as it relates to local home values, the money proposed for this bike path would be put to much better use by adding to the existing infrastructure i.e., sidewalks in Forest Hills.
My house backs up to Flag Creek, and I feel a bike path along the Creek would invade my privacy, as well as destroy the beautiful wooded area. Please stop planning and development of the bike path.
There are a thousand things this money could be better spent on. I'd much rather have sidewalks in front of my house than a bike path behind it. This is a security and privacy issue. There's simply not enough space back there to ensure the privacy and security of the homes along this route.
This is an unnecessary, irresponsible project which also endangers and displaces some wildlife along the creek. PLEASE vacate any further planning and discussion. There are many better uses of our Village funds and attention.
Western springs does not need this bike path, especially when there are so many other higher priority needs for taxpayer funds in the village. “Grants” do not represent free money for the village, as these reflect tax dollars collected from village residents by other taxing bodies.
No Bike Path!!! We agree with all previous comments. We believe the Village should spend its resources and efforts on items that will enhance citizens’ concerns and property values...sidewalks and infrastructure (streets & water). Our water pressure is terrible, we have aging water mains that leak a high percentage of water that is delivered, the quality of the water (despite what the Water Report says) is bad and has so much sediment in it that I have to change my whole house water filter every 6 weeks as the filter becomes a dark brown. Here is where the Village staff should be looking to find grant money to better the lives of its citizens and NOT on building a bike path to nowhere! Our property backs up to Flagg Creek and we don’t want a bike path there to invite potential nefarious activity. Teenagers already congregate under the 53rd St. Bridge and have graffitied the bridge pillars and toss bags of empty beer cans/bottles into Flagg Creek. Don’t encourage more of this type of activity with a bike path behind citizens’ homes!
No to the bike path!
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Please put in sidewalks so I have somewhere safe to drive my wheelchair and neighbors can safely walk their dogs and elderly people are safe! Bicycles are fine on the streets, but sidewalks are better for pedestrians and people with needs.