Thousands of bicyclists are expected to take over DuSable Lake Shore Drive during the 23rd annual Bike the Drive on Sunday, one of the only days of the year when motor vehicles are kept off the roadway for a few hours.
ByLive streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming.Riders can enter the Drive at the Museum of Science and Industry, Grant Park, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Fullerton Avenue and Oakwood Boulevard beginning at 6:30 a.m. Active Transportation Alliance officials say riders should arrive no later than 8 a.m. Car traffic is expected to start again between 11:30 a.m. and noon.
"The best part is how quiet the entire lakefront is, not just the roadway, but the surrounding areas too," Stenzel said. "All you hear is people talking, laughing, maybe some music from a portable speaker. ... You feel like you're just gliding along in a sunshiny dream." "This event is a once-a-year opportunity to experience how different the entire lakefront could be if it was designed for slower speeds and more efficient designs for public transit," Stenzel said.CTA adding bus service to some routes, nearing pre-pandemic levelsRegistration is $68 for Active Transportation Alliance members and $78 for nonmembers. Youth admission is $18. Day-of tickets cost $88 for nonmembers.
"This is what we're all about, making it safe for everyone no matter where they are going," Executive Director Amy Rynell said. "It's our mission on full display, on steroids."
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