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2011 Bikeways Projects

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Protected bike lanes provide bicyclists exclusive space in the roadway by separating bicyclists from motor vehicle traffic with on-street parking, flexposts, and/or raised medians.

Read more about the benefits of these innovative bike facilities: Protected Bike Lanes Overview

For 2011 Year End Summary, click here.


Kinzie Protected Bike Lane

Chicago's first Protected Bike Lane on Kinzie Street

 

Initial Findings: Kinzie Street Protected Bike Lane

Initial Findings: Kinzie Protected Bike Lane - Supplemental Data

Watch a video on the Kinzie protected bike lane

6/20/2011 City Press Release: Kinzie

7/27/2011: City Press Release:Kinzie Completed

Jackson Boulevard Project Highlights

Jackson Boulevard Protected Bike Lane

This 2 mile long protected bike lane will increase safety for all roadway users and provide bicyclists with exclusive space in the roadway by seperating bicycle and motor-vehicle traffic. Construction begins November 2011.

Jackson Boulevard Safety Highlights

Update: The protected bike lane on Jackson between Ogden and Halsted will hopefully be installed in the Spring. Final approvals are still needed from all approving agencies.

18th Street Protected Bike Lane

18th Street Protected Bike Lane

This project, highlighted by a protected bike lane on 18th Street between Canal and Clark,will fill a gap in the current bikeways network and increase safety and comfort forall roadway users. Construction begins November 2011.

18th Street Project Highlights

Update: The flex posts have been installed.

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