We oppose all versions of the Redefine the Drive project that fail to incorporate mass transit such as buses or light rail.
As City Council members, in coordination with the group Chicago, Bike Grid Now!, we have questions and concerns for the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the state of the
This is our vision for DuSable Lake Shore Drive: a smaller, more efficient footprint that includes sustainable, multimodal 21st-century transportation solutions to accommodate all users and provide safe and easy access to our lakefront parks and other resources. We oppose all versions of the proposal that fail to incorporate mass transit elements such as buses or light rail.
While we in the City Council are making difficult policy decisions to reverse an increasing number of crashes and roadway deaths, this project represents a step back when it comes to the safety on our lakefront. We further take issue with the process that has resulted in a narrow range of project options. Unlike elected officials, state agencies and vendors are not directly accountable to the residents of the city of Chicago. Each alderman represents more than 50,000 residents, we have broad discretion regarding our wards, and we will not let outside parties work against the long-term interests of our residents.
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