Traffic and Parking Regulations
Both of these are actively enforced within the Village. The residential speed limit is twenty (20) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. There are regulations for the parking of commercial and recreational vehicles. There are also parking regulations for “Snow Emergency” conditions, currently in excess of 2” of snow. Residents may not shovel snow into the street. Complete information on all restrictions is available at the Village Hall or at the Police Department.
Overnight Parking
Overnight parking on all streets is prohibited. Special permission may be granted from the Police Department. Please call (708) 788-0318 if you need to request a vehicle to park on the street overnight.
Transportation
Bicycle Trails
Click here to view bicycle trails and pathways near the Village of Forest View.
Bus Service
PACE has two main bus routes that are available for Forest View residents.
- #311 Oak Park Avenue
Major Destinations - Daily Service
MacNeal Hospital
Metra BNSF Railway - Berwyn Station
CTA Blue line - Oak Park Station
CTA Green line - Oak Park Station
For more information, visit https://www.pacebus.com/route/311.
- #307 Harlem
Major Destinations - Daily Service
Metra BNSF Railway - Harlem Station
Morton West High School
CTA Blue Line - Harlem Station (Forest Park Branch)
Rush Oak Park Hospital
CTA Green Line - Harlem Station
Metra UP-West Line - Oak Park Station
Metra MD-West Line
Elmwood Park Station
Elmwood Park City Hall
Bridgeview Transit Center
For more information, visit https://www.pacebus.com/route/307
Posted Stops Only - Buses on this route will stop to pick up and drop off passengers only at bus stop signs with the Pace logo and route number. Please wait for the bus at the bus stop sign. Regular Fare Route, use your Ventra card or exact fare. Driver has no change. All Pace services are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with bike racks.
Train Service
The local train service is the Metra BNSF Railway. Trains run daily roundtrip from Aurora to Union Station with scheduled stops and express service with minimal service on weekends and holidays. Take Bus #311 - Oak Park Avenue stop to the Berwyn Metra Station. For more information you can call the customer service number at 312-322-6777 or go to the Metra official website at www.metrarail.com.