Naperville Transportation Advisory Board Meeting – August 6, 2026

The Naperville Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) met Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, Illinois. Chairwoman Andrea Nair presided; nine members were present, Sarah Rose was absent, and Councilman Josh McBroom recused from votes on action items. New members Chad Hanley and Kun Yang introduced themselves. The board approved the prior meeting minutes, a Hillside Road parking restriction, a municipal code parking amendment, and a two-way stop control, and received the Police Department report. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Marilyn Schweitzer, a nearby resident, expressed concern that the Charles Avenue/Gartner Road intersection is dangerous, citing repeated speeding, stop-sign violations, a May 27, 2026 crash involving a neighbor’s mailbox, and prior officials’ comments about the problem. She requested that TAB advocate for state and federal traffic-safety measures, make safe driver education a year-round priority, increase traffic enforcement and recommend additional traffic officers in the 2027 budget, and evaluate engineering improvements at Charles and Gartner.
• Laura DeFalco, representing the Prairie Elementary parent patrol safety committee, stated that morning drop-off congestion on Charles Avenue backs up into residential areas. She requested removal of a drop-off sign located in front of a home, relocation of the drop-off zone to the north in front of the school, and no left-turn and no U-turn signage. She noted school starts in one week.
• During the Hillside Road item, Marilyn Schweitzer spoke in support of the staff recommendation, noting that Hillside Road is narrow, but recommended not adding U-turns or other measures until future street widening and evaluation occur.

Discussion Items

• Approval of May 7, 2026 minutes: The board approved the minutes after a correction was requested involving the word “TAB” before a member’s name; staff said the posted version would be updated.
• Police Department report: Sergeant Eric Muska reported on STEP grant enforcement campaigns for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and a July speed enforcement campaign. Officers worked 223 directed-enforcement hours, stopped 328 cars, and issued 332 citations. One more STEP campaign is planned for Labor Day weekend. E-bike complaints and crashes totaled 62 in May, 40 in June, and 51 in July. School zone directed enforcement is planned as the school year begins. The report was received; no vote was required.
• Hillside Road no parking, stopping, or standing zone (26-0680): Transportation Manager Michael Prousa said congestion from Prairie Elementary pickup/drop-off was backing up Hillside Road into the uncontrolled midblock crossing on Charles Avenue. The recommendation restricts parking on both sides of Hillside Road for 300 feet west of Charles Avenue. A survey of seven affected homes received three supportive responses and four non-responses; District 203 and Prairie Elementary supported the change. Staff said previously approved U-turn restriction signage would be installed before the school year, and the location would be monitored.
• Daily fee parking spaces (26-0902): Prousa explained that the former Razios Restaurant property at 333 Center Street was marked with 31 new daily fee parking spaces and 4 ADA parking spaces. The Title 11, Chapter 2, Article B amendment was administrative, with no impacts to existing conditions.
• Two-way stop control at Rosinweed Lane and Hawkweed Drive (26-0905): Prousa explained that Hawkweed Drive is a neighborhood connector that will be open to traffic once a temporary gate is removed under the Polo Club development agreement. The recommendation establishes stop sign control on Rosinweed Lane at Hawkweed Drive, effective when the gate is removed.

Old Business

• Prousa provided an update on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, stating that the final draft is expected from consultants and will be presented at the next TAB meeting for public forum before going to City Council.
• Prousa provided an update on overnight parking, noting that a public survey launched this week and will run through September 18, 2026. An agenda item for TAB is scheduled for the October meeting.

Key Outcomes

• Motion to approve the May 7, 2026 minutes carried: 8 ayes, 0 nays (Rose absent; McBroom recused).
• Motion to approve the Hillside Road no parking, stopping, or standing zone carried: 8-0 (Rose absent; McBroom recused).
• Motion to approve the Title 11, Chapter 2, Article B amendment establishing new daily fee parking spaces carried: 8-0 (Rose absent; McBroom recused).
• Motion to approve two-way stop control at Rosinweed Lane and Hawkweed Drive carried: 8-0 (Rose absent; McBroom recused).
• Motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM carried: 8-0 (Rose absent; McBroom recused).