The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has recently completed construction on the Wells Street Bridge of a test product expected to improve existing conditions for bicyclists in the City of Chicago. Slip-resistant metal sheets have been bolted to the existing bridge grating to provide a more bicycle-friendly riding surface. The plates are 5-feet wide, comparable to the width of a traditional on-street bike lane. CDOT will evaluate the test application on the Wells St. Bridge to determine if this application is appropriate for additional metal grate bridges in Chicago. The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation is part of the consultant team for this project. Comments on the Wells St. Bridge test should be directed to Beth Meier, Bikeways Program Manager, at (312) 742-3815 or bmeier@cityofchicago.org. |
