Board Approves New Sidewalk Near Plainfield Pace Bus Stop

Thanks to the popularity of the Plainfield Pace bus stop, the village will pay $15,000 to install a sidewalk along Van Dyke Road near Settlers’ Park.

Director of Public Works Allen Persons said the 450-foot-long sidewalk is needed due to increased pedestrian traffic near the bus stop. It could also help encourage commuters to park along Van Dyke Road.

“We think [the lack of a sidewalk] is a deterrent to people parking in that area,” Person said.

Two Pace routes, Route 855/Plainfield-East Loop Express and Route 755/Plainfield-Illinois Medical District Express, make stops in Plainfield.

The sidewalk, approved March 4 by village trustees, will be done as part of an existing contract with Lorusso Cement Contractors. The project could be done as soon as April, according to village staff.