Quinn to unveil $1.6 billion in transportation projects

Other major projects in the city that can now be put out for bid include the estimated $22.5 million overhaul of the Wells Street Bridge over the Chicago River, almost $3 million in engineering for a 35th Street bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Lake Shore Drive and vaulted sidewalks and accessible ramps on portions of Michigan Avenue and State Street.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck a Muck on July 10, 2012 at 8:48am

Ummm, why spend 3 mil on a bike bridge at 35th when ya can access the path at 31st?

Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on July 10, 2012 at 4:10pm

I'm not sure, from the information in the project spreadsheet from the Governor's Office, that the cost for the 35th Street bike/ped includes construction. It may just be design, but I know the bridge was part of a design competition for bike/ped bridges on the south Lakefront Trail. 

Why make people walk or ride an extra half mile when you can replace an existing bridge with a better and safer one?

Permalink Reply by Chuck a Muck on July 11, 2012 at 12:26am

It's 3 mil for the engineering... There is already a ped bridge there so ya do not have to walk a 1/2 mile... Biking an extra 1/2 mile takes what 2 minutes... How about using that money to reinstate the 31st St. Bus...

Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on July 11, 2012 at 4:45am

Take a look at the ped bridge that's there now. It could use a replacement. It's rusting and uncomfortable to use because it feels like you're in a cage. 

Chuck a Muck said:

It's 3 mil for the engineering... There is already a ped bridge there so ya do not have to walk a 1/2 mile... Biking an extra 1/2 mile takes what 2 minutes... How about using that money to reinstate the 31st St. Bus...

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