WELCOME. Lake Arlington Path Interim Plan Meeting Wednesday October 23, :00pm 8:00pm Arlington Heights Park District Administration Center

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1 WELCOME Lake Arlington Path Interim Plan Meeting Wednesday October 23, :00pm 8:00pm Arlington Heights Park District Administration Center

2 MEETING EXPECTATIONS History of Path & Interim Plan Recap of Comments Received Via /Comments Cards at Lake Arlington Late Season Survey of Correspondents Late Season Survey on Website Issues of Which the Park District is Aware Expectations Moving Forward Arlington Heights Police Department Comments Comments from the Citizens and Users

3 MEETING EXPECTATIONS This is a listening meeting representatives from the Park District and Village of Arlington Heights are here to listen to your comments and suggestions. They will take this information back to their respective Boards to assist in future deliberations. We welcome all comments In order to be courteous to all in attendance please limit your comments to: 3 minutes or less Subject matter that has not already been covered As an audience member please be courteous to all speakers, Should you wish to write your comment please fill out a comment card. The entire meeting is being recorded so these comments can be accurately shared with each Board. If you wish to write your comments, they will be read onto the recording verbatim after the meeting.

4 Suggestions and Comments Received Comment s 7/10 Cards Category/Concern to 10/17 Rec'd at LA Like the Interim Plan Changes Do not like the Interim Plan Changes Need to enforce current rules better 18 9 Signs are confusing 7 15 Build a new separate path or widen current path 7 11 Prefer to be able to travel in both directions 8 7 Walkers not obeying signs/direction 7 5 It is more dangerous now 5 1 Bikers go to fast, not obeying signs/direction 5 0 Don t know what but should do something 5 0 AHPD should have left it alone 2 3

5 Survey Results Sent to Respondents Web Page Survey Total Are you a resident of AHPD? Yes 85.1% 85.5% 85.3% No 12.8% 12.7% 12.7%?? 2.1% 1.8% 2.0% How do you typically use path? Walk 51.5% 53.2% 52.4% Bike 27.3% 24.7% 25.9% Jog/Run 19.7% 19.5% 19.6% Inline Skate 1.5% 2.6% 2.1% How often do you use path? Daily 68.1% 41.8% 53.9% Occasionally 27.7% 49.1% 39.2% Rarely 4.3% 9.1% 6.9% What time of day do you use path? Sunrise to 8am 28.6% 7.4% 17.5% 8am 11am 26.5% 29.6% 28.2% 11am 2pm 16.3% 18.5% 17.5% 2pm 5pm 16.3% 20.4% 18.4% 5pm dusk 12.2% 24.1% 18.4% Which path use do you prefer? Original Use Plan 51.4% 32.7% 40.7% Interim Plan 48.6% 67.3% 59.3%

6 How do you typically use the path?

7 What time of day do you use the path?

8 Which path use do you prefer?

9 ISSUES OF WHICH THE AHPD IS AWARE Speed of Bikers Bikers in wrong lane Walkers in wrong lane Walkers 2 3 abreast (makes passing difficult) Users not communicating passing intentions Signs confusing/too Many Signs Entry system to path from parking area is confusing All use is not circular Enforcement

10 EXPECTATIONS OF PARK DISTRICT MOVING FORWARD Continue to gather information from surveys Formalize information received tonight Develop a recommendation for consideration by Park Board for a 2014 Path Plan Implementation for 2014 Path Season Year end review of 2014 plan

11 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONAL SAFETY THE MINDSET! Think Safety Know that a danger could exist. Have a plan Know what you will do if a dangerous situation comes up. Always trust your instincts If something feels wrong, it probably is. Always be aware of your surroundings and avoid potentially dangerous situations. THE TOOLS! Fully charged cell phone. Personal Alarm Know how to use it! Using a simple whistle may work. Pepper Spray Know how to use it!

12 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONAL SAFETY THE METHODS! Walk/Run with a friend or stay near a group of people. Know your route. If you think you are being followed, take action by changing your course. If you are still being followed, keep moving to a busy area, look for help and/or CALL 911. If a vehicle pulls up suddenly alongside you, turn and walk in the other direction. You can turn much faster than a vehicle. Wearing music headphones will not allow you to hear trouble approaching. Avoid confrontation. Try not to escalate the situation.

13 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONAL SAFETY THE METHODS! If you are trapped or in danger, yell or scream. Your voice is your best defense. Shout, Call 911 or other specific instructions which people can understand. Consider self defense training as another tool. Eyes first groin second! Make it count because you might not get a second chance. If all they want is your personal property give it to them. Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

14 PUBLIC COMMENTS Please state name and address Please keep comments to 3 minutes or less Please keep comments to information that has not already been shared in the presentation or by a previous speaker If you wish to write your comments please take a card and leave your comments in the designated area

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