The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Dec. 27, 2016 - A new hybrid street crossing signal is operating on Chicago Avenue at Harvey Avenue to improve safety for both pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the heavily traveled roadway.
The high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon, or HAWK, was installed earlier this month and gives Chicago Avenue motorists a red light when activated by a pedestrian button or electronic detection of a bicycle attempting to cross at Harvey. In addition to the red signal for motorists, walk indicators are displayed for crossing pedestrians and bicyclists. The signal heads facing traffic on Chicago Avenue remain dark until the signal is activated.
Officials say this type of dedicated crossing signal, among the most advanced on the market, likely is a first in the Chicago area, although it is fairly common in states like California, Oregon and Washington where protecting pedestrians and bicyclists has long been a top priority in traffic management strategies.
Community response to the new approach to crossing signals, and a study of its effectiveness, could lead to similar applications at other high-traffic crossings in the community.
For more information on traffic signals and other public safety equipment, email publicworks@oak-park.us.
