Fountain District Archives

West Illinois Multimodal Improvements

Aerial map showing red line along West Illinois

Project Overview The West Illinois Multimodal Project (ES561) added sidewalks to West Illinois and added and upgraded ramps to ADA standards. In addition, a small roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Meridian Street and West Illinois and the existing signal will be removed. Bike facility markings will be placed on Meridian, Illinois and ... Read more

Parkview Safe Routes to School

Group of school-aged girls crossing the street at a crosswalk

Project Overview The Parkview Safe Routes to School Project (ES560) will add key regional sidewalks on Coolidge, Indiana, Cornwall and Vallette Street along with improvements along West Illinois. The project will also add a flashing beacon and crosswalk at Vallette Street. This project improves pedestrian and driver safety along a route to Parkview Elementary School ... Read more

Meridian-Girard Multimodal Safety Improvements

Project Overview: Bike Lanes, ADA upgrades, Roundabout In 2019, Public Works commissioned the West Illinois Street Multimodal Corridor Traffic Study to examine the pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular improvement needs on the West Illinois Street corridor from Sunset Drive to Lynn Street. The study included specific operational analysis of the Meridian/Illinois intersection as an existing traffic signal ... Read more

Fountain Plaza

Fountain Plaza serves as a gateway to the urban village. The City is currently in the process of redesigning a signature fountain and improvements to the plaza to create a more attractive and inviting space. More information is available here.