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发帖数: 9764 | 1 Pedway--Downtown Pedestrian Walkway System
Chicago’s downtown pedestrian way system, the Pedway, lies in the heart of
the city. This system of underground tunnels and overhead bridges links more
than 40 blocks in the Central Business District, covering roughly five
miles.
Used by tens of thousands of pedestrians each day, the Pedway connects to
public and private buildings, CTA stations and commuter rail facilities.
Development of the Pedway began in 1951, when the City of Chicago built one-
block tunnels connecting the Red Line and Blue Line subways at Washington
Street and Jackson Boulevard. Since then, both public and private investment
have expanded the Pedway, and the system now connects more than 50
buildings.
The Pedway is a safe, quick and convenient way for pedestrians to travel
downtown—especially in the winter and during times of rain or snow. The
Pedway also benefits traffic by reducing the conflict between vehicles and
pedestrians, resulting in fewer accidents and better traffic flow.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/ped/svc |
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