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Task Force Committee Meeting # 13
On March 24, 2022, the North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project team held Task Force (TF) Committee Meeting #13 virtually through the online webinar platform, Zoom. Task Force committee members were invited to attend one of two identical two-hour sessions. The first session was held from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; the second session was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Representatives from the Corridor Planning Committee and all Task Force committee groups were in attendance.
The meeting began with an introduction to new project team members, Gehl, who are bringing a people-centered approach to lakefront access and design. With support from Gehl, the project team will be conducting an online public survey and a Public Life Study in spring/summer 2022 to better understand how people use the lakefront today and how they would like to use it in the future. This data will be used to further inform the design process.
The meeting then focused on a review of the results from Level 3 Screening so far. A recap of the criteria presented at Task Force Meeting #12 and Level 3 Screening Study Spotlights was provided. The meeting focused on key Level 3 Screening Criteria results for the Performance and Environmental Criteria categories. These included Transit Mobility, Vehicular Mobility, Transit Reliability, Future Flexibility, Transportation Footprint, and Green Space.
This Task Force committee meeting also included an opportunity for active participation with attendees encouraged to submit questions using the Zoom chat function or verbally. There were three designated question-and-answer periods during the presentation during which to the project team directly responded to Task Force committee members’ questions. At the end of the meeting, an alternatives comparison summary table was presented and Task Force committee members participated in an interactive activity using Mentimeter to provide input on the Level 3 Screening Criteria and remaining alternatives.
In total, there were 61 Task Force committee members who attended, as follows:
- Morning Session – 39
- Afternoon Session – 22
Comments and feedback from Task Force committee members will be collected through Thursday, April 14.
Meeting Materials
- Task Force Committee Meeting #13 Presentation (pdf)
- Access and Experience at the Lakefront Survey
- Alternatives to be Carried Forward Handout (Fall 2020) (pdf)
Exhibits
The Essential
- Grand Avenue to Diversey Parkway
- Diversey Parkway to Montrose Avenue
- Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue
The Addition
- Grand Avenue to Diversey Parkway
- Diversey Parkway to Montrose Avenue
- Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue
The Exchange
- Grand Avenue to Diversey Parkway
- Diversey Parkway to Montrose Avenue
- Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue
The Flex
- Grand Avenue to Diversey Parkway
- Diversey Parkway to Montrose Avenue
- Montrose Avenue to Hollywood Avenue
The Double Flex
Winter 2021 Newsletter
Please take a moment to read the Winter 2021 Newsletter for a Project Overview and Public Input Opportunity Recap, Engagement Results an Summary, Small Discussion FAQs, Alternatives to be Carries Forward and Next Steps.
Level 3 Screening Design Alternatives
Five alternatives were carried forward in 2021. These include The Essential, The Addition, The Exchange, The Flex, and the Double Flex. View plans for each of these alternatives below. Each plan is divided into geographic segments. Learn more about the five alternatives on this handout. Check out this handout for a summary of the Level 3 Screening.
ALTERNATIVES TO BE CARRIED FORWARD
(Context Tailored Treatments with Transit Advantages – CTT+TA)
- Typical Cross Section
- North CTT+TA Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central CTT+TA Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South CTT+TA Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
(Dedicated Transitway-left – DTW-L)
- Typical Cross Section
- North DTW-L Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central DTW-L Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South DTW-L Plans (Grand Ave. Diversey Pkwy.)
(3+1 Bus Only Lane – 3+1 BOL)
- Typical Cross Section
- North 3+1 BOL Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central 3+1 BOL Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South 3+1 BOL Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
(3+1 Managed Lane – 3+1 ML)
- Typical Cross Section
- North 3+1 ML Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central 3+1 ML Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South 3+1 ML Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
ADDITIONAL PLANS AND INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ALTERNATIVES
Shoreline Protection
Northern Terminus Traffic Study (NTTS)
Study Background
Existing Conditions
Lakeview Community Meeting #2
A Virtual Community Meeting, which focused on the Belmont Avenue to Addison Street segment of the NDLSD corridor, was held on June 22, 2021 through the online meeting platform, Zoom. The meeting took place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and over 230 members of the public attended. The project team presented a PowerPoint followed by a question-and-answer session. The PowerPoint presentation and an interactive mapping tool was available for public review prior to the meeting and remained available following the meeting. Comments will continue to be accepted through the entire project development process. However, comments must have been received or postmarked by July 16, 2021, to be a part of the public record specific to this Community Meeting.
Frequently asked questions and project team responses are provided in the Meeting FAQ document below.
Meeting Materials
Materials presented at the Community Meeting can be found on the following website: www.NLSDinput.org/Lakeview
Consulting Parties Meeting #1
On April 19, 2021, the North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project team held the first Consulting Parties meeting as a part of the Section 106 process for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This meeting was held virtually through the online webinar platform, Zoom, to respect current public health and safety guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The meeting began with an overview of the federal reviews being conducted as a part of the study followed by a more in-depth examination of the Section 106 process and the expected role of the attending Consulting Parties. The project team then provided an overview history of Lake Shore Drive and Lincoln Park.
The project team moved to discussing maps of the draft Area of Potential Effects (APE) limits and historic resources evaluated in the draft Historic Properties Identification (HPI) report. An overview of the contents within the draft HPI was also provided. The Consulting Parties were requested to provide input on the draft APE and draft HPI during the meeting and were given the opportunity to provide comments after the meeting. The Consulting Parties were then provided information on the various ways to provide input on the draft APE and HPI and the next steps as a part of the Section 106 Process.
The meeting included an opportunity for active participation where Consulting Parties were encouraged to provide input using the Zoom chat function or verbally. There was one designated question-and-answer period following the presentation during which the project team directly responded to Consulting Party members’ feedback.
Total Consulting Parties Attendance – 16
Comments and feedback from Consulting Parties were collected through May 3, 2021.
Task Force Committee Meeting # 12
On March 18, 2021, the North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project team held Task Force (TF) Committee Meeting #12 virtually through the online webinar platform, Zoom. This format was used to respect current public health and safety guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Task Force committee members were invited to attend one of two identical one and a half hour sessions. The first session was held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; the second session was held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Representatives from the Corridor Planning Committee and all Task Force Groups were in attendance. Participants included several new Task Force committee members that applied during the Fall 2020 Public Input Opportunity.
- The Essential (formerly known as Context Tailored Treatment Plus Transit Advantage (CTT+TA))
- The Addition (formerly known as Dedicated Transitway-Left (DTW-L))
- The Exchange (formerly known as 3+1 Bus Only Lane (3+1 BOL))
- The Flex (formerly known as the 3+1 Managed Lane (3+1 ML))
- The Double Flex (formerly known as the 2+2 Managed Lane (2+2 ML))
- Morning Session – 39
- Afternoon Session – 45
Meeting Materials
Exhibits (pdf)
Archive Task Force Committee Meetings
For previous Task Force committee meeting summaries, please visit our archive website here.
Public Input Opportunity
The Public Input Opportunity was held virtually from September 28, 2020 to November 9, 2020 through the interactive website NLSDinput.org. View the Public Input Opportunity brochure here.
During this time, participants could review updates to the proposed designs and alternatives through project videos and exhibits. Participants were also encouraged to provide input through an interactive mapping tool, an ideas wall, a public survey, the comment web portal, and the project email.
The project team also held small group discussions on October 13, 2020 and October 14, 2020 which provided participants the opportunity to provide feedback directly to the project team. The official comment period for the Public Input Opportunity ended on November 9, 2020.
To learn more about the Public Input Opportunity, including feedback heard from the public and next steps for the project, please check out the Winter 2021 Newsletter.
Public Input Opportunity Survey Results
IDEAS WALL
Small Group Discussions
Meeting Materials
PUBLIC SURVEY
- Public Survey (pdf)
This presentation briefly reviews the goals of the NDLSD Phase I Study, the public involvement that has taken place during the study, and the policies and guidelines the study follows.
This presentation examines the proposed designs that are included in all NDLSD alternatives, including improvements to transit, the Lakefront Trail, the parks, the roadway, and the shoreline.
This presentation provides a high-level overview of the alternatives that were analyzed during Level 2 Screening and the results of the evaluation. A preview of the Level 3 Screening process and the study’s next steps are also included.
This presentation provides a review of the Phase I Study, including background information on the project process, the identified corridor transportation needs, the categories of potential alternatives, and the alternatives evaluation process.
The Alternatives Evaluation Review provides a detailed look into the diverse group of roadway design improvements that were analyzed, how those alternatives were evaluated, the results of the Level 1 and Level 2 alternatives evaluation process, and a preview of the Level 3 Screening process.
STUDY SPOTLIGHTS
CORRIDOR VISUALIZATIONS
North
Central
South
- Chicago Avenue
- Fullerton Avenue Bridge
- Oak Street Beach (looking north)
- Oak Street (looking southeast)
LEVEL 2 SCREENING
- Level 2 Screening Table
- Level 2 Screening Results – Transitway Alternatives
- Level 2 Screening Results – Managed Lane Alternatives
ALTERNATIVES TO BE CARRIED FORWARD
(Context Tailored Treatments with Transit Advantages – CTT+TA)
- Typical Cross Section
- North CTT+TA Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central CTT+TA Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South CTT+TA Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
(Dedicated Transitway-left – DTW-L)
- Typical Cross Section
- North DTW-L Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central DTW-L Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South DTW-L Plans (Grand Ave. Diversey Pkwy.)
(3+1 Bus Only Lane – 3+1 BOL)
- Typical Cross Section
- North 3+1 BOL Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central 3+1 BOL Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South 3+1 BOL Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
(3+1 Managed Lane – 3+1 ML)
- Typical Cross Section
- North 3+1 ML Plans (Montrose Ave. to Hollywood Ave.)
- Central 3+1 ML Plans (Diversey Pkwy. to Montrose Ave.)
- South 3+1 ML Plans (Grand Ave. to Diversey Pkwy.)
ADDITIONAL PLANS AND INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ALTERNATIVES
Shoreline Protection
Northern Terminus Traffic Study (NTTS)
Study Background
Existing Conditions