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Friday, January 22, 2010

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METRA CLOSES PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT WEST LAKE FOREST TRAIN STATION

Many of you are already aware of the fatality at the West Lake Forests Metra station on December 10, 2009.

In light of this tragedy and ongoing review of safety issues and concerns at this station, on January 31, 2010 Metra will be permanently removing the pedestrian crossing in front of the West Lake Forest train station. 

All commuters are instructed to utilize the pedestrian crossing approximately 215 ft to the north.

Train Station Flyer

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BPTC SHUTTLE PASSES AND REVISED SCHEDULE  

A new BPTCBus schedule takes effect Monday, December 14th, adding stops for 150 Saunders and 100/150 Field Drive. These changes only add 4 minutes to the total route time.

BPTC Bus Schedule - 12-14-2009

Also, if you are an independent rider on the system, you will need to renew your pass for 2010.

BPTC ApplicationForm 2010

The BPTCBus service is funded by participating businesses for the benefit of their employees and has instituted a policy requiring riders to show their company ID or the appropriate BPTCBus Pass to ride the bus.

This will be STRICTLY ENFORCED, so if your company is interested in participating in the program, or you need an individual pass, please follow the instruction on the BPTCBus Pass Form below.

If your company has 35 or more employees, then your employer will be required to participate in the program to enable you to be a rider. Individual riders or their employers can download the following application form to allow access to the bus service.

BPTC Application Form 2010

Businesses or individuals interested in accessing the BPTCBus service, please have a representative contact Ernie Saunders at 847-833-7287 or click the Suggestion Box to send an email.

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Current Traffic Conditions

POLICE STEP-UP PATROLS IN CONWAY PARK

The Lake Forest Police Department will be monitoring the speed of vehicles on Field Dr and Field Ct, and issuing tickets if appropriate.

Also parking tickets will be issued for vehicles parked in the cul-de-sac at the north end of Field Dr.

The proper traffic pattern around the cul-de-sac will be monitored and enforced with appropriate signage to be installed ASAP.