I rode Dearborn today...anyone else?

I just missed the press conference and just hung out at lunch to see how it would all work. It seemed easy enough, so I took Dearborn as my starting route home to Roscoe Village. Normally I hit Franklin to Orleans then north to Lincoln.

I have to say, it was pretty easy and relatively safe. The ambassadors were helpful with the the auto traffic. The walkers were easy enough to avoid. I had to chuckle at two riders riding side by side in the lane.

What I didn't see was any oncoming traffic; southbound riders. I am guessing that will come in time or at other times during the day.

Way to go Mayor RE! This is really making a statement.

Who else rode the new path?

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 1, 2013 at 7:55am

Welcome back, Derek. 

Permalink Reply by Derek on April 1, 2013 at 8:16am

Thanks :]

Permalink Reply by WillG on April 1, 2013 at 8:20am

I absolutely LOVE the noise.

I don't know why.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Today I rode over the bridge for the first time since the plates were installed and it was awesome.

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on April 1, 2013 at 8:37am

The noise the plates make is pretty awesome. The plates on Wells made a cool noise, too.

For some reason, I also love the sound that the new AC motors on the 5000-series 'L' cars make.

Will G - 10mi said:

I absolutely LOVE the noise.

I don't know why.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Today I rode over the bridge for the first time since the plates were installed and it was awesome.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 1, 2013 at 12:36pm

I think it is really finished (except for all of the fixing of pavement and drainage).  The plastic bollards are up all the way across the bridge.   

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on April 1, 2013 at 12:48pm
Now what will I complain about!?!
Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on April 1, 2013 at 1:08pm
You know... I was in the STL area for the long weekend. It was at least 15· warmer this this Crap here... Ha!



Cameron 7.5 mi said:

There's always the weather.

Jenn_5.5 mi said:

Now what will I complain about!?!
Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on April 2, 2013 at 3:12am

So I think it is safe to assume CDOT will not be plating the smaller grate just south of Wacker?

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

I think it is really finished (except for all of the fixing of pavement and drainage).  The plastic bollards are up all the way across the bridge.   

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on April 2, 2013 at 3:19am

There is a similar grate on Wells just south of Wacker.  It was never covered.  I assume it's a vent of some sort for Lower Wacker or the Red Line (or similar).  That would suggest the small grate on Dearborn won't be covered either.  Hit it straight on, stop pedaling, and coast over it... :-)

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

So I think it is safe to assume CDOT will not be plating the smaller grate just south of Wacker?

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 2, 2013 at 3:21am

I would be surprised if they do.  That is not a bridge, of course, and I suspect it is ventilation for something underground.  Fortunately it is a short distance and I find I usually can ride around it even heading north.
 
Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

So I think it is safe to assume CDOT will not be plating the smaller grate just south of Wacker?

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

I think it is really finished (except for all of the fixing of pavement and drainage).  The plastic bollards are up all the way across the bridge.   

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on April 2, 2013 at 4:01am

If that grate is indeed ventilation, then it won't be covered up, since that would defeat the purpose of the vent. Luckily, it is fairly easily avoidable.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on April 2, 2013 at 5:40am

Or you could just ride over it. What is it about six feet of grate? Keep your line, don't brake or accelerate and you'll be fine.

Or perhaps we could arrange to have someone hold your hand while you ride over it?

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

If that grate is indeed ventilation, then it won't be covered up, since that would defeat the purpose of the vent. Luckily, it is fairly easily avoidable.

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