Alderman Lyda Krewson shared the following update on the recently implemented Union Avenue bike lanes.
Dear Neighbors…
I am receiving your emails/calls/texts etc, about getting rid of the new Union bike lanes.
I know there is confusion… ie can I drive in the bike lane ? …No, except when moving over for a right turn.
I know there is aggravation because traffic in the one lane is more congested, egress at non signaled streets/alleys is harder, and traffic does not move at the same speed that it used to.
I goal of the project was to ‘tame’ Union… reduce the high speed drivers… reduce the number of cars… and make it safer for bike riders and walkers trying to navigate this 100 feet of pavement.
I have asked GRG and StL Street dept to revisit the design to see if there are some modifications that should be made to achieve the original goals and make it better.
Thanks for your patience.
Lyda