Clark & Dearborn - River North

Clark & Dearborn - River North

View of intersection with family posed to cross street, car traveling parallel to family, and cyclist riding on roadway.
Overview

CDOT continues to expand the downtown bike network with Complete Streets safety improvements on Dearborn Street and Clark Street in River North. These projects include pedestrian safety upgrades and protected bike lanes that serve as a key network connections between Downtown Chicago and neighborhoods to the north. 

Project Goals & Infrastructure Highlights
Person crossing street in crosswalk through concrete refuge island.
Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

Pedestrian refuge islands and bump-outs reduce crossing distances and increase visibility for people walking across Clark Street and Dearborn Street

Person biking towards viewer in green painted bike lane separated from vehicle travel lane by concrete curb.
Protected Bike Lanes

Provide exclusive space for people biking to physically separate them from motor vehicle traffic

20 MPH Speed Limit sign
Bicycle Signals

Reduce conflicts between cyclists using the protected bike lane and drivers turning at key intersections

Project Location
  • Clark Street from Grand Avenue to Oak Street.
  • Dearborn Street from Kinzie Street to Chicago Avenue.
Status

  • Dearborn Installation Complete - Fall 2023

  • Clark Street Installation Complete - Summer 2024