Back in 2021, CBS News Chicago reporter Meredith Barack reported on the same problem of motor vehicles taking over the 41st Street pedestrian bridge. Neighbors cannot understand how and why the problem continues.
Residents said part of the problem is that security gates on the bridge are still open after 10 p.m., leaving the bridge wide open for motorcyclists to get onto. The neighbors said maybe if the city would lock the gates at night, it would prevent the problem.
Better yet, set up iron bars that will allow pedestrians & bicyclists carrying the bikes to pass, but not larger vehicles. Works here in Denmark...
ReplyDeleteoh right! I forgot about those! Vertical posts that prevent cars, golf carts, and atvs from getting onto paths! They are often seen around here too... why that Chicago bridge doesn't have one, I can't imagine.
DeleteAppreciate the commuter tip for the next time I'm in Chicago.
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