Bicycle boxed spaces painted green would also put bicyclists ahead of vehicles at the cross. Adding bicycle lanes with dedicated, dotted crossings along Lincoln Avenue.Moving bus stops to the far sides of the intersection - southbound Ashland buses, for example, would stop at the southwest corner in front of Central Savings bank.Tight right turns from Ashland Avenue to the opposite direction of travel on Lincoln will also be restricted. Eliminating left turns from Lincoln Avenue in both directions.The Lincoln Avenue bumpouts would be specially designed to straighten the street for a more 'intuitive' crossing. Extending curbs at all six corners, which shortens and straightens crosswalks.The Lincoln Ashland Belmont project extends from School to Wellington.

'There have been a couple machinations we've been working on with traffic consultants, and we think we've got a transportation plan worked out,' Tunney said. It's a sorely needed improvement along Lakeview's west side, where the recession stalled revitalization efforts for the past seven years, said Ald.

Geared toward improving safety and enhancing the pedestrian experience, the project would shorten crosswalks, straighten Ashland Avenue and eliminate dangerous left turns, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation. LAKEVIEW - One of Chicago's most dangerous intersections is getting a long-awaited overhaul in the coming years.Ĭity officials unveiled plans for a major road project at the intersection of Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont avenues during a public meeting Tuesday.

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