Halsted, Interrupted - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:51:25Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A263182&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy preference as well . . . o…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-28:2211490:Comment:5635172012-06-28T12:45:44.638Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>My preference as well . . . only downside being the E/W streets can be difficult to get across safely (Van Buren being the worst.)</p>
<p>My preference as well . . . only downside being the E/W streets can be difficult to get across safely (Van Buren being the worst.)</p> This works to get to Kinzie,…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-28:2211490:Comment:5635132012-06-28T11:30:10.699ZLisa Curciohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCurcio
<p>This works to get to Kinzie, too--avoids getting over under the viaduct to make the turn. Of course, you do have to go up the hill from Green to Desplaines. :-)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steven Vance said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A263182&page=3#2211490Comment563439"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I found this years ago and use it exclusively. It works wonderfully. Crossing Grand can take a little of extra…</p>
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<p>This works to get to Kinzie, too--avoids getting over under the viaduct to make the turn. Of course, you do have to go up the hill from Green to Desplaines. :-)<br/> <br/> <cite>Steven Vance said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A263182&page=3#2211490Comment563439"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I found this years ago and use it exclusively. It works wonderfully. Crossing Grand can take a little of extra time, but it's worth it. Easy to get to Milwaukee, too. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://goo.gl/maps/w3C0" target="_blank">Here's a map for those who want to know more</a>. </p>
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</blockquote> I found this years ago and us…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-28:2211490:Comment:5634392012-06-28T08:51:24.293ZSteven Vancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/stevevance
<p>I found this years ago and use it exclusively. It works wonderfully. Crossing Grand can take a little of extra time, but it's worth it. Easy to get to Milwaukee, too. </p>
<p><a href="http://goo.gl/maps/w3C0" target="_blank">Here's a map for those who want to know more</a>. </p>
<p>If you want to get to UIC without going on Halsted (which has a lot of lights), take Green and Peoria Streets. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Al Ribskis said:…</cite></p>
<p>I found this years ago and use it exclusively. It works wonderfully. Crossing Grand can take a little of extra time, but it's worth it. Easy to get to Milwaukee, too. </p>
<p><a href="http://goo.gl/maps/w3C0" target="_blank">Here's a map for those who want to know more</a>. </p>
<p>If you want to get to UIC without going on Halsted (which has a lot of lights), take Green and Peoria Streets. <br/> <br/> <cite>Al Ribskis said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A563275&x=1#2211490Comment563275"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Even before this work ( @ the tracks ) began, I'd always use a Halsted bypass: one street west, Green St. [ detouring via Fulton and then to Grand or Elston ]. So much more civilized and the RR crossing is not too bad, just 3 Metra tracks.</p>
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</blockquote> Even before this work ( @ the…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-27:2211490:Comment:5632752012-06-27T18:15:02.359ZAl Ribskishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlRibskis178
<p>Even before this work ( @ the tracks ) began, I'd always use a Halsted bypass: one street west, Green St. [ detouring via Fulton and then to Grand or Elston ]. So much more civilized and the RR crossing is not too bad, just 3 Metra tracks.</p>
<p>Even before this work ( @ the tracks ) began, I'd always use a Halsted bypass: one street west, Green St. [ detouring via Fulton and then to Grand or Elston ]. So much more civilized and the RR crossing is not too bad, just 3 Metra tracks.</p> Good to know. Thanks! Steve…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-27:2211490:Comment:5632742012-06-27T18:01:19.722ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>Good to know. Thanks!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steven Vance said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A563029&x=1#2211490Comment563029"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>There is construction on the Halsted overpass (over Kinzie and RR tracks) from Green to Wayman. There's one lane in each direction, and both directions are sharing the northbound side of the median. As is typical, there is no…</p>
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<p>Good to know. Thanks!<br/> <br/> <cite>Steven Vance said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A563029&x=1#2211490Comment563029"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>There is construction on the Halsted overpass (over Kinzie and RR tracks) from Green to Wayman. There's one lane in each direction, and both directions are sharing the northbound side of the median. As is typical, there is no accommodation (space or signage) for people who are bicycling. </p>
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<p>This is in addition to the awful pavement under the viaduct on Halsted at Hubbard. </p>
<p>I don't think there's any other construction from there to Webster (except for maybe some spot construction that I didn't pay much attention to). </p>
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</blockquote> There is construction on the…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-27:2211490:Comment:5630292012-06-27T15:32:48.690ZSteven Vancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/stevevance
<p>There is construction on the Halsted overpass (over Kinzie and RR tracks) from Green to Wayman. There's one lane in each direction, and both directions are sharing the northbound side of the median. As is typical, there is no accommodation (space or signage) for people who are bicycling. </p>
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<p>This is in addition to the awful pavement under the viaduct on Halsted at Hubbard. </p>
<p>I don't think there's any other construction from there to Webster (except for maybe some spot…</p>
<p>There is construction on the Halsted overpass (over Kinzie and RR tracks) from Green to Wayman. There's one lane in each direction, and both directions are sharing the northbound side of the median. As is typical, there is no accommodation (space or signage) for people who are bicycling. </p>
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<p>This is in addition to the awful pavement under the viaduct on Halsted at Hubbard. </p>
<p>I don't think there's any other construction from there to Webster (except for maybe some spot construction that I didn't pay much attention to). </p> How is Halsted now? I heard s…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-06-27:2211490:Comment:5630192012-06-27T15:03:05.825ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>How is Halsted now? I heard something about a bit of recent construction near Webster. Is that done? Is there any other construction between Webster and Hubbard?</p>
<p>How is Halsted now? I heard something about a bit of recent construction near Webster. Is that done? Is there any other construction between Webster and Hubbard?</p> Elston will make a nice detou…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-15:2211490:Comment:5461222012-05-15T14:51:15.445ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
Elston will make a nice detour in the mean time. CDOT is in the process of adding protected and buffered bike lanes from Milwaukee to North Ave.<br />
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<cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A546115&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment546115"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I tried it northbound last night. While there was a concrete layer installed on the bike lane, it was cordoned…</p>
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Elston will make a nice detour in the mean time. CDOT is in the process of adding protected and buffered bike lanes from Milwaukee to North Ave.<br />
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<cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/halsted-interrupted?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A546115&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment546115"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I tried it northbound last night. While there was a concrete layer installed on the bike lane, it was cordoned off for no apparent reason, forcing northbound riders to ride over the grated bridge. Not fun</p>
<p>I'm sure it will be nice once it is complete, but in the meantime I'll avoid it.</p>
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</blockquote> I tried it northbound last ni…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-15:2211490:Comment:5461152012-05-15T14:20:12.943ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>I tried it northbound last night. While there was a concrete layer installed on the bike lane, it was cordoned off for no apparent reason, forcing northbound riders to ride over the grated bridge. Not fun</p>
<p>I'm sure it will be nice once it is complete, but in the meantime I'll avoid it.</p>
<p>I tried it northbound last night. While there was a concrete layer installed on the bike lane, it was cordoned off for no apparent reason, forcing northbound riders to ride over the grated bridge. Not fun</p>
<p>I'm sure it will be nice once it is complete, but in the meantime I'll avoid it.</p> Nice! I'll give it a ride on…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-05-08:2211490:Comment:5434092012-05-08T16:02:58.221ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
Nice! I'll give it a ride on my commute home today. How is it crossing both bridges on a bike in regards to car traffic?
Nice! I'll give it a ride on my commute home today. How is it crossing both bridges on a bike in regards to car traffic?