Project Summary
Neighborhood Greenways are low-stress residential streets which provide safe and comfortable connection for people biking and walking. Greenways often feature traffic calming elements to slow vehicle traffic, making the street safer for neighborhood residents and visitors, whether they are walking, biking, or driving. Greenways also serve as an alternative to biking on busier arterial streets.
Project Overview
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Andersonville
- Zip Code: 60640, 60625
- Scope and boundaries: Leland Avenue from the Chicago River to Clark Street
- Timeline: Summer 2024
- Project Website
Status: In progress
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Scope & Design
Leland Greenway
The greenway was first proposed by the Chicago Department of Transportation in 2019 as part of the Lincoln Square master plan to help create a continuous, low-stress bicycle connection between the North Shore Channel Trail and the Lakefront Trail.
This initiative builds on other recent streetscape changes on Lawrence Avenue. New painted bike lanes on Francisco, which is one-way southbound, will help connect riders to the North Shore Channel Trail. New crossings will be marked for people walking and biking. Construction is slated to start 2022.
Project Goals
- Provide low-stress neighborhood bike route for cyclists
- Provide better connections to protected bike lanes on Clark Street and Lincoln Ave
- Increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Press & Media
Design Exhibits
- Lincoln Square Master Plan, (PDF, 20MB)
Project Features
- Painted bike lanes with green pavement markings
- Landscaped curb extensions
- Bike-friendly speed humps
- Detached bumpouts at key intersections
Timeline & Construction Updates
Project Timeline
- Bidding: 2023
- Construction: Fall 2024
- Estimated Completion: EOY 2024
Construction Updates
Leland Greenway began the week of September 9th, and is expected to conclude in late October/early November! To see the latest project updates from the contractor, please click the cards below. We also send out regular updates through our weekly newsletter.
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