2026 Budget In Brief

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

IN THE WORKS (CONT.) 151st Street and Regent Drive – Traffic Signal Replacement

The Engineering Department is initiating a traffic signal modernization and safety improvement project at the intersection of 151st Street and Regent Drive to enhance efficiency and safety along the 151st Street corridor. This initiative will upgrade existing infrastructure to improve traffic flow and pedestrian accessibility. The Village is scheduled to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the project design in January 2026 to begin the design phase.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Plan The Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Plan will identify gaps in the walking and biking network and recommend improvements to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility. The study will begin in early 2026 and be completed by the end of the year Doogan Park Redevelopment In 2025, the Recreation & Parks Department, with support from Engineering staff, finalized design plans to redevelop Doogan Park. The project includes the installation of two bocce ball courts, a playground, a pavilion, pedestrian infrastructure improvements, parking lot reconstruction and new landscaping. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2026 with the Engineering Department leading project management during construction. The Recreation & Parks Department successfully secured a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant to support the project’s construction.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET IN BRIEF