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Oh Dearborn! A virtual tour of Chicago's first 2-way protected bike lane

Did you blink yesterday? If so you missed CDOT painting the "game-changing" new 2-way protected bike lane on Dearborn Street from Polk Street to the Chicago River. The striping is already complete, although the lane won't be ready to ride until the flexible posts, signs and bike-specific traffic signals are done. Here's a virtual tour of the new facility so far:

http://gridchicago.com/2012/oh-my-dearborn-the-2-way-protected-bike...


Keep moving forward,

John Greenfield

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on December 12, 2012 at 7:34pm

Anne, will appreciate any updates as to the time and location of that press conference.  I would love to be there, but I am riding in the Amlings Toys for Tots Ride so cannot be downtown early.

Permalink Reply by Bill P on December 13, 2012 at 2:18pm

Dearborn Street bike signal lights are operating and many of the barricades blocking the bike lanes have been removed.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 13, 2012 at 2:27pm

As soon as I've got info, I'll post it.

Lisa Curcio said:

Anne, will appreciate any updates as to the time and location of that press conference.  I would love to be there, but I am riding in the Amlings Toys for Tots Ride so cannot be downtown early.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on December 13, 2012 at 2:51pm

Trib reporter called around 1:45 and was looking for opinions on this lane that is "supposed to open tomorrow."

Please call so angry driver voices aren't the only perspective.

I didn't ask for a deadline but I would consider this "expired" after about 5 PM on Thursday.

Call Michael at 312/222-6547.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on December 13, 2012 at 2:53pm

The proposed bike lane on Kinzie connecting the existing protected bike lane to Dearborn is not in place. Does anyone know when that is supposed to go in?

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on December 13, 2012 at 2:58pm

Sheesh, Adam! :D  Let's get through the happy press conference and official opening of Dearborn.  Then we can start whining again.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on December 13, 2012 at 2:59pm

I'm not whining, I am legitimately curious if anyone has any info on it.

Lisa Curcio said:

Sheesh, Adam! :D  Let's get through the happy press conference and official opening of Dearborn.  Then we can start whining again.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 13, 2012 at 3:04pm

Gotta look at my notes from yesterday's MBAC meeting when I get home.  Someone asked this question at the meeting.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on December 13, 2012 at 3:33pm

Trib reporter called around 1:45 and was looking for opinions on this lane that is "supposed to open tomorrow."

Please call so angry driver voices aren't the only perspective.

I didn't ask for a deadline but I would consider this "expired" after about 5 PM on Thursday.

Call Michael at 312/222-6547.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 13, 2012 at 4:17pm

I just left him a message.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 13, 2012 at 4:25pm

GridChicago just posted on their Facebook page. The press conference is at 1pm at 700S Dearborn  (just north of Polk)

Lisa Curcio said:

Anne, will appreciate any updates as to the time and location of that press conference.  I would love to be there, but I am riding in the Amlings Toys for Tots Ride so cannot be downtown early.

Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on December 13, 2012 at 4:38pm

Anne, Adam: I asked this question. It'll be on Grid Chicago Friday morning; short answer is "maybe this year, otherwise next year". 

Adam Herstein said:

The proposed bike lane on Kinzie connecting the existing protected bike lane to Dearborn is not in place. Does anyone know when that is supposed to go in?

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