Chicago’s South Loop Expands Use of Protected Bicycle Lanes

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Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on January 11, 2017 at 5:47pm

It's good to read about Harrison getting an upgrade.

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Permalink Reply by Maurice on January 11, 2017 at 9:08pm

"Harrison Street bike lanes will also receive concrete barriers to ensure that motorists and bicyclists are separated and to discourage the illegal use of the bike lane by drivers. The issue of drivers parking in the bike lane will also be resolved through this measure."

Good luck with that. They still park/drive in the Dearborn lane near the new concrete barriers. Unless it is physically impossible for cars to enter the lane, they'll find a way, even if it means smashing through a series of bollards.

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Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on January 13, 2017 at 1:28pm

That would be quite and unpleasant surprise for the driver who thinks the new bollards are still plastic.

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Permalink Reply by Sean Newby on January 13, 2017 at 4:59pm

"The number of accidents in the area has also dropped by 30%, but data also shows that 10% of riders fail to comply with traffic laws. This is a considerable nuisance to pedestrians and motorists."

And pedestrians step out against the light, or from between parked cars; and motorists crowd the crosswalk, or enter the intersection late.

My gut feeling is cyclists' compliance rate falls in line with that of pedestrians and motorists but I would love to see one, just one legitimate study confirming this.

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