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
“The Essential”
Transit Priority – Junctions
(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.)
“The Addition”
Transit Priority – Exclusive
(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.)
“The Exchange”
Transit Priority – Exclusive
(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.)
“The Flex”
Transit Priority – Shared
(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.)
“The Double Flex”
Transit Priority – Shared
ADDITIONAL PLANS AND INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ALTERNATIVES
Shoreline Protection
Northern Terminus Traffic Study (NTTS)
Study Background
Existing Conditions