You deserve a better DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
The lakefront is Chicago’s most cherished treasure – serving a critical role in our access to nature, recreation and mobility.
But right now, the Illinois Department of Transportation is working with the city on plans to reconstruct the drive as an expressway.
We believe you deserve better than an expressway rammed through our lakefront parks.
Having engaged thousands of Chicagoans, we’ve found they agree. Instead, people are demanding investments in transit, bigger parks with better access – and a boulevard.
Our community visioning and research explores what’s possible when community desires and needs are centered – rather than simply what traffic engineers claim they need.
What’s Our Vision?
We envision a people-centered transformation of DuSable Lake Shore Drive that prioritizes transit and pedestrians. Learn about our demands, the process, and our community vision for the lakefront.
What Does the Data Say?
IDOT ignored the community’s voice from their own survey data, so we analyzed their data and ran our own survey. Learn about how people currently travel on the lakefront – and what they want for the future.
Noise Study Deep Dive
We know the drive is a huge source of noise pollution, so we measured it to quantify its effects on the surrounding areas. Learn about our key findings and insights.
One minute is all it takes to send 4 emails to your Alderperson, the Mayor, your State Senator and Representative, and the Governor urging them to:
1. Pause the current planning process
2. Restart it with a broader vision for the entire lakefront under new project leadership
3. Ensure the project supports city and regional climate and transportation goals
4. Commit to an accelerated timeline, instead of squandering another decade on the status quo