Traffic signals at the GWT crossing at County Farm Rd are now operational.

By Don Kirchenberg

Very proud to be standing with DuPage County Board member Greg Schwarze - DuPage County Board 6 today at the Great Western Trail crossing at County Farm Rd when they turned on the new pedestrian activated traffic signal! He supported us from the very beginning and suggested a traffic signal instead of a flashing light. Over the years his unwavering support along with his wife Julia Geenen Schwarze (also the Village Clerk with the Village of Carol Stream) have coordinated very successful annual cleanups of the GWT in Carol Stream for the past 5 years. We are very lucky to have such dedicated public servants like Greg and Julia! 

Here's some background information on our efforts over the past 4+ years to make the GWT crossing at County Farm Rd safer. Note 3 people had been seriously injured attempting to cross County Farm Rd according to the IL Department of Transportation. Hopefully this first ever signalized trail crossing at a roadway in DuPage County will prevent more injuries. 

 And thanks to the Active Transportation Alliance for this fantastic blogpost.