How much traffic would a temporary casino at Medinah Temple bring to the area? New study claims River North could handle influx of vehicles
The historic Medinah Temple in Chicago on Sept. 30, 2022. The city is releasing a study - paid for by the city’s chosen casino developer - on the potential traffic impact of putting the temporary casino at the site.
The local alderman, Brendan Reilly, who was already opposed to Bally’s setting up temporary shop there, blasted the report as “seriously flawed, overly vague and clearly written for the sole purpose of concluding a casino will work at Medinah Temple.” Deborah Gershbein, president the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, said earlier this year that members were “very, very surprised” to learn of the temporary casino plans “because it is such a congested area already, and I just can’t imagine how it would accommodate the additional traffic.”
But key to preventing congestion will be a well-oiled valet operation, quick drop-offs and pick-ups for patrons taking Ubers, Lyfts, cabs and space for charter buses. There will be designated areas for each, O’Malley said.The report recommends the valet operation be provided along the Ohio Street frontage adjacent to the temple, where there’s enough space for six to eight vehicles.
Beyond that, the report is overly vague on a valet operation that would make traffic smoother, Reilly argued. “If you can show me one valet in the City of Chicago that has ever ‘improved traffic conditions’ at a particular location, I’ve got a bridge to sell you in Brooklyn.”
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