Lakefront Trail Closure - Lincoln Park area - The Chainlink2024-03-28T11:57:39Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/lakefront-trail-closure-lincoln-park-area?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1135727&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've been at my girlfriend's…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-27:2211490:Comment:11358532020-03-27T14:06:13.871ZDavid P.https://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidAPertuz
<p>I've been at my girlfriend's place for the last several days and commuting to work from there. A couple of times I've been to slow in the morning to ride to work, so I drove her car, but I rode on Wednesday, which takes me on the LFP from Navy Pier to 35th and then south on King Dr. to Englewood; there were very few people on the trail in the morning and, on the south side, even in the afternoon it wasn't particularly crowded, though the groups of people I saw who were crowding themselves…</p>
<p>I've been at my girlfriend's place for the last several days and commuting to work from there. A couple of times I've been to slow in the morning to ride to work, so I drove her car, but I rode on Wednesday, which takes me on the LFP from Navy Pier to 35th and then south on King Dr. to Englewood; there were very few people on the trail in the morning and, on the south side, even in the afternoon it wasn't particularly crowded, though the groups of people I saw who were crowding themselves were always young people. Sigh. I don't mind commuting on streets, though. At least I can ride!</p> Yep. Cops were out this morni…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11357272020-03-26T16:23:51.530ZBrian Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianS
<p>Yep. Cops were out this morning at every access point keeping people off or kicking people off the trail. My 45 minute commute took 1h 15min by streets instead.</p>
<p>I rode the trail yesterday evening, apparently right before the closure happened, and couldn't believe how many people were out on the trail. That's... not social distancing, folks. I figured something like this would happen.</p>
<p>Yep. Cops were out this morning at every access point keeping people off or kicking people off the trail. My 45 minute commute took 1h 15min by streets instead.</p>
<p>I rode the trail yesterday evening, apparently right before the closure happened, and couldn't believe how many people were out on the trail. That's... not social distancing, folks. I figured something like this would happen.</p> Mayor Shuts Down The 606 Afte…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11360112020-03-26T15:56:50.044ZBob Kastigarhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BobKastigar
<h1 class="article-header__title___2_ur- article-header__title">Mayor Shuts Down The 606 After People Pack The Popular Trail On Warm Day</h1>
<p>LOGAN SQUARE — The 606’s Bloomingdale Trail has been shut down, according to Ald. James Cappleman (46th).</p>
<p>In an email to constituents, Cappleman said starting Thursday the trail will be shut down, along with all of…</p>
<h1 class="article-header__title___2_ur- article-header__title">Mayor Shuts Down The 606 After People Pack The Popular Trail On Warm Day</h1>
<p>LOGAN SQUARE — The 606’s Bloomingdale Trail has been shut down, according to Ald. James Cappleman (46th).</p>
<p>In an email to constituents, Cappleman said starting Thursday the trail will be shut down, along with all of <a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/lakefront-trail-closed-by-cops-after-mayor-warns-of-potential-park-shutdown-due-to-crowds-stay-at-home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago’s lakefront and adjoining parks</a>, the Chicago riverwalk and all field houses and playgrounds.</p>
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<p><a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/mayor-shuts-down-the-606-after-people-pack-the-popular-trail-on-warm-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/mayor-shuts-down-the-606-after-people-pack-the-popular-trail-on-warm-day</a></p> Lakefront Trail, Parks Near L…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11360102020-03-26T15:51:36.398ZBob Kastigarhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BobKastigar
<h1 class="article-header__title___2_ur- article-header__title">Lakefront Trail, Parks Near Lake Closed Indefinitely After Warm Day Led To Big Crowds</h1>
<p>CHICAGO — Chicago Police shooed large crowds of people away from the lakefront Wednesday evening and people won’t be welcome back until the COVID-19 crisis subsides.</p>
<p>In an email to residents Thursday morning, Ald. Harry Osterman (48th) said the Lakefront Trail, park and beaches from Ardmore south will be closed to public access…</p>
<h1 class="article-header__title___2_ur- article-header__title">Lakefront Trail, Parks Near Lake Closed Indefinitely After Warm Day Led To Big Crowds</h1>
<p>CHICAGO — Chicago Police shooed large crowds of people away from the lakefront Wednesday evening and people won’t be welcome back until the COVID-19 crisis subsides.</p>
<p>In an email to residents Thursday morning, Ald. Harry Osterman (48th) said the Lakefront Trail, park and beaches from Ardmore south will be closed to public access beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday. An end date to the closure was not available.</p>
<p>“This includes parkland east of Marine Drive, as well as Berger Park,” Osterman said. “This order has been put in place to ensure social distancing between individuals and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.”</p>
<p><a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/lakefront-trail-closed-by-cops-after-mayor-warns-of-potential-park-shutdown-due-to-crowds-stay-at-home/?mc_cid=7c633c4e75&mc_eid=44e70e874f" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p>
<p><a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/lakefront-trail-closed-by-cops-after-mayor-warns-of-potential-park-shutdown-due-to-crowds-stay-at-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/26/lakefront-trail-closed-by-cops-after-mayor-warns-of-potential-park-shutdown-due-to-crowds-stay-at-home/</a></p> All the more awkward is every…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11360092020-03-26T03:29:03.535Zketoguychicagohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ketoguychicago
<p>All the more awkward is everybody can still board the 151 and grab whatever handrail. The aisle widths and seat configurations don't all work out to 6'. See also the red line. Meanwhile: <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/cpd-clear-lakefront-hours-after-frustrated-mayor-reminds-residents-to-stay-home/">https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/cpd-clear-lakefront-hours-after-frustrated-mayor-reminds-residents-to-stay-home/</a> Solo on a bike isn't congregating, but it isn't staying…</p>
<p>All the more awkward is everybody can still board the 151 and grab whatever handrail. The aisle widths and seat configurations don't all work out to 6'. See also the red line. Meanwhile: <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/cpd-clear-lakefront-hours-after-frustrated-mayor-reminds-residents-to-stay-home/">https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/cpd-clear-lakefront-hours-after-frustrated-mayor-reminds-residents-to-stay-home/</a> Solo on a bike isn't congregating, but it isn't staying home either. It seems that because others were congregating, it closed at least for the evening. Anybody else heard any other updates? </p> Soooo can we ride on Lake Sho…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11360072020-03-26T01:35:11.059ZErnesto Lubehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ErnestoLube
<p>Soooo can we ride on Lake Shore Drive for those of us who normally commute on the path?</p>
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<p>Soooo can we ride on Lake Shore Drive for those of us who normally commute on the path?</p>
<p></p> After Mayoral Warning Chicago…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-26:2211490:Comment:11358432020-03-26T01:06:31.793ZBob Kastigarhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BobKastigar
<h1 class="lineheight-1-2 m-0 md:text-7xl text-3xl text-serif w-lg-95">After Mayoral Warning Chicago Police Shutdown Lakefront Path</h1>
<p>CHICAGO — Hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatened to shutdown city parks if people continued to disobey the coronavirus stay-at-home order, police officers shutdown the lakefront path on the North Side.</p>
<p>"These aren't recommendations. This isn't guidance. This is an order that's enforceable by law. We're going to give you an admonition, and if you…</p>
<h1 class="lineheight-1-2 m-0 md:text-7xl text-3xl text-serif w-lg-95">After Mayoral Warning Chicago Police Shutdown Lakefront Path</h1>
<p>CHICAGO — Hours after Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatened to shutdown city parks if people continued to disobey the coronavirus stay-at-home order, police officers shutdown the lakefront path on the North Side.</p>
<p>"These aren't recommendations. This isn't guidance. This is an order that's enforceable by law. We're going to give you an admonition, and if you don't ... go home, we're going to give you a citation. And, if worse, we will take you into custody," Lightfoot said Wednesday afternoon. "I hope that it doesn't come to that. I hope that I don't have to shut down the lakefront. Or shut down all the parks. But I will if we cannot get compliance. So today's the day to change your mindset."</p>
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<p><a href="https://patch.com/illinois/lincolnsquare/s/h28ff/after-mayoral-warning-chicago-police-shutdown-lakefront-path" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://patch.com/illinois/lincolnsquare/s/h28ff/after-mayoral-warning-chicago-police-shutdown-lakefront-path</a></p>
<h6 class="m-0 pt-3 text-secondary"><span>By <a href="https://patch.com/users/mark-konkol" class="gray-dark-link">Mark Konkol, Patch Staff</a></span> (which shouldn't surprise anyone!)</h6> Even this, off of Belmont. Th…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-22:2211490:Comment:11358922020-03-22T14:35:13.193ZErnesto Lubehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ErnestoLube
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Even this, off of Belmont. That crack... someone will get hurt, and sue the city.<a href="https://twitter.com/LightfootForChi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LightfootForChi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bikelaneuprise?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bikelaneuprise</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogchi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@streetsblogchi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChicagoDOT…</a></p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr" xml:lang="en">Even this, off of Belmont. That crack... someone will get hurt, and sue the city.<a href="https://twitter.com/LightfootForChi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LightfootForChi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bikelaneuprise?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bikelaneuprise</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/streetsblogchi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@streetsblogchi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoDOT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChicagoDOT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoParks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChicagoParks</a> <a href="https://t.co/W3TvGaT6qw">pic.twitter.com/W3TvGaT6qw</a></p>
— KUMA Bicycle Company (@BicycleKuma) <a href="https://twitter.com/BicycleKuma/status/1237544397996056579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2020</a></blockquote>
<p></p> T, have you scoped this out y…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-17:2211490:Comment:11357772020-03-17T01:46:52.365Zketoguychicagohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ketoguychicago
<p>T, have you scoped this out yet? </p>
<p>T, have you scoped this out yet? </p> The sinkhole at Belmont is in…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-03-05:2211490:Comment:11352692020-03-05T21:50:18.092ZBrian Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianS
<p>The sinkhole at Belmont is in the exact spot where water has infiltrated beneath the pavement and "geysered" up into the air during storms.</p>
<p>The sinkhole at Belmont is in the exact spot where water has infiltrated beneath the pavement and "geysered" up into the air during storms.</p>