Comments on: Seven Miles Of Chaos, North Lake Shore Drive’s Future Debated

By: CWB

CWB — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:31:00 +0000

I think it is going to be very interesting observing all of the alternatives that both our community and IDOT come up with. The general scope of the project is enormous and, I agree, will easily add up to the billions of dollars. Some of the infrastructure that is being utilized is original and needs to be replaced sooner rather than later.

One of my biggest concerns is turning LSD into a boulevard. I acknowledge this will be beneficial to pedestrians and bikers, I also know it will cause major back ups and other problems. While I understand that alternatives such as a new subway or dedicated bus lanes may help reduce the number of drivers, LSD is a major artery to the Stevenson and south side neighborhoods.

Regardless, I am extremely excited to follow this project and to see future renderings and plans with respect to what the next chapter of Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive will bring.

Cheers!

By: Chicago First

Chicago First — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:40:00 +0000

I think that like, we need to convert it to like, 3 bike lines each way, and like, one car lane, and raise taxes.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:22:00 +0000

You can’t put a price on LSD

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:35:00 +0000

@Mark, while your option would work, That kind of plan would be 20-30 billion minimum, and will never happen. Bostons “big dig” a comparatively small project cost over 14.7m as of 2007.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:23:00 +0000

I think the problems can be resolved with a few steps.
1) Extend LSD to the northern edge of Chicago
2) Dedicated bus lanes during rush hour
3) A tunnel under LSD for express lanes and a subway
4) Widen LSD two lanes in each direction.
5) Use landfill to remove the deadly curve around oak street
6) Add separate bike and walking paths the entire length of LSD

By: Joshua Self

Joshua Self — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:16:00 +0000

Please add better lighting to the drive. Those new lights are awful and so many are already burnt out.

By: jimmy

jimmy — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:12:00 +0000

Who is running for alderman?