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O L M " The purpose of the River North-Streeterville (RNS) Transit Study is to recommend transit enhancements that will improve access and mobility between the West Loop and River North and Streeterville neighborhoods. Three main recommended improvements are under consideration. These improvements complement each other and can be completed individually or in combination. Stakeholder input is sought on the proposed improvements.

Please view the back of this handout for additional details on Improvement 2: Chicago Avenue Busway Link.

www.rnstransit.com IMPROVEMENT 2: CHICAGO AVE BUSWAY LINK Chicago Avenue Busway Link would upgrade transportation between Chicago Avenue (CTA Blue Line Station) and Michigan Avenue. The outside travel lanes and on-street parking on Chicago Avenue, between Ogden Avenue and Fairbanks Court, would be converted to a dedicated busway. This includes enhanced transit passenger boarding platforms and bus prioritization at key intersections. This corridor connects with the proposed Grand Avenue/Illinois Street Busway Link to provide service to Navy Pier. It also provides a direct connection to the Michigan Avenue Busway Link. Chicago Avenue Existing

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Current Transit Connections Busway Link Benefits CTA Bus Routes: • Up to 20-25% reduction in passenger travel time • # 3 King Drive • Additional capacity for up to 4,280 more • #10 Museum of Science & Industry passengers during peak periods • #26 South Shore Express • #37 Sedgwick Busway Link Features • Seven dedicated boarding platforms • #66 Chicago • One travel lane is removed in each direction on • #125 Water Tower Express Chicago from Larabee Street to Dearborn Street. CTA L Stations: Spot lane removals elsewhere • Blue Line (Chicago) • Queue jumps give buses priority at busy • Purple/Brown Lines (Chicago) intersections, including Wells Street, LaSalle Street, • Red Line (Chicago) Clark Street, Dearborn Street and Rush Street • Net loss of 220 parking spaces

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