What do you think about the proposal by the Obama Foundation to close a portion of Cornell Drive and Marquette Road through Jackson, in conjunction with the Obama Presidential Library?
I have long loathed the Cornell speedway, and Marquette to a lesser degree. Personally, I'd love to see Cornell closed to car traffic through the park, though I suspect that wouldn't fly, because the major reason for its existence is as a connector between Lake Shore Drive and the Skyway.
A road diet with the addition of bike lanes on both Cornell and Marquette could be a very good option. What's your $0.02?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-willis-tower-kamin...
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and yet here we are...
I would LOVE to see that section of Cornell closed to car traffic. That would improve the part a lot.
In contrast the Loyal Opposition here in Hyde Park, I totally support the elimination of the flyway that is Cornell Drive in Jackson Park.
Not sure who that loyal opposition is but I live almost across the street from the proposed OPC and I also completely support closing the flyway that is Cornell Drive.
The NIMBY Old Guard, who oppose any change in Hyde Park yet consider themselves true progressives.
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