Philo Road

City Studies Modern Roundabouts for Intersection Improvements

Following directives expressed in the City Council's goals to "evaluat[e] all city projects for sustainability and incorporat[e] energy-savings systems," the City hired Ourston Roundabout Engineering to study the feasibility of installing a modern roundabout at two intersections scheduled for improvements in the near future.

Parking Removal and New Bike Lanes on Philo Road

Date: 
June 6, 2011 - 8:00am - June 10, 2011 - 5:00pm

During the week of June 6, 2001, the City of Urbana will implement no parking on Philo Road, in preparation for the installation of bike lanes. Parking will no longer be allowed on:

Philo Road - West side from Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington Street

The removal of this parking was discussed at a Public Open House on December 3, 2009 and at a

Shared Lane Markings on Philo Road

City of Urbana Public Works crews will be painting a new bicycle traffic control device on Philo Road between Colorado Avenue and Windsor Road the week of June 7th.  The Shared Lane Marking is used in traffic lanes that are too narrow to be shared side-by

“Prism Arc VI” Sculpture Dedication on Philo Road

Date: 
May 7, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Urbana invites the public to celebrate the installation of “Prism Arc VI”, the second of four sculptures

The City of Urbana invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication of the sculpture entitled, Prism Arc VI, on Friday, May 7th, at 4:00 PM.