Conclusion

The need for an east-west road linking I-57 and US 45 has been envisioned and planned for almost fifty years.

The proposed alignment of Olympian Drive has been carefully evaluated by planners, engineers and regulatory agencies and was preferred by the many citizens that participated in the planning process.

Significant public and private investment has already been made based on the decades of planning that have determined both the need and most logical alignment for Olympian Drive.

Completion of Olympian Drive will promote economic development resulting in job opportunities for current and future residents consistent with community planning.

This new roadway will improve traffic circulation and safety by reducing congestion and divert traffic from I-74 delaying the need for costly improvements that will reduce funding available for “local” transportation needs.

Reducing congestion and stop and go traffic coupled with the expansion of pedestrian and bikeway system and local mass transit will have a positive impact on the environment.