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Public Safety & Transportation Committee

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Jul 30, 2026

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E-scooter rules and bike safety discussed

Published Jul 30, 2026

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Police pursuit tools recommended

The committee recommended buying push bumpers for the police fleet and StarChase GPS tagging equipment for 10 vehicles after hearing that vehicle pursuits have risen about 135% over five years.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 6, 2025

E-scooter ticket rules advanced

The committee unanimously recommended an ordinance that would let Lombard ticket parents or guardians when minors use low-speed electric scooters unlawfully, with members supporting a $100 ticket.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Aug 6, 2025

Yield sign approved for School Street

The committee unanimously recommended adding a yield designation for School Street at Ahrens Avenue because of pedestrian activity and its location near a park; staff said the intersection does not qualify for a stop sign.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 2, 2025

E-scooter rules and bike safety discussed

The committee focused on how Lombard is explaining and enforcing e-scooter and e-bike rules, including possible written warnings or tickets if stronger enforcement is needed.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 4, 2025

Parking rules tightened on two streets

The committee unanimously recommended new parking restrictions on Wilson Avenue near Glenbard East High School and on Edgewood Avenue near Lombard Commons.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 6, 2025

Parking rules approved for Parkside

The committee unanimously recommended changing Lombard’s traffic code to add parking restrictions on the south side of Parkside Avenue near Lilac Station, creating five more parking spaces and shifting most of the short-term spaces to one-hour parking.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 3, 2024

All-way stop approved for Central and Stewart

The committee unanimously recommended adding all-way stop control at Central Avenue and Stewart Avenue after staff said traffic studies showed the intersection now meets the criteria. The proposal includes a two-week warning period, a social media notice, and temporary flags and flashing lights after installation.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 6, 2024

Safety and traffic updates

The committee supported adding reflective posts to highlight stop signs at Pleasant Lane, Berkshire Ave, and Charlotte St, and heard updates on police, fire, and a mental health pilot program.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 2, 2024

Central Avenue parking limits recommended

The committee unanimously recommended a traffic code change to prohibit parking on the north side of Central Avenue between Stewart Avenue and Grace Street to reduce bottlenecks and improve traffic flow.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 4, 2024

Parking changes recommended on Maple Street

The committee unanimously recommended removing two parking spaces on Maple Street west of Lincoln to improve sight lines for school pickup and drop-off. It also tabled a separate Central Avenue parking restriction until neighbors are notified and the item can return in May.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 8, 2024

Public safety and transit updates

The committee approved the December 6, 2023 minutes unanimously and received updates on migrant bus drop-offs, fire department staffing and equipment, and police department staffing and station planning.

1 min readMunicipal coverage