This study includes coordination with the agencies involved. The most extensive project is the reconstruction of the Lake Michigan Shoreline revetments by the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Meetings with the advisory group have been held to discuss results of project studies and gain consensus on project specific issues. Projected average daily traffic along south Lake Shore Drive ranges from 129,000 vehicles at the north end to 32,000 on Marquette Drive. Projected peak hour volumes range from almost 8000 vehicles per hour at the Stevenson Expressway interchange to 2000 on Marquette drive.
Some sections exceed the optimum capacity for the roadway.
South Lake Shore Drive was constructed over many years and is showing substantial signs of deterioration. The pavement is in need of replacement. Pedestrian access to the south lakefront is restricted by Lake Shore Drive in many areas. This total includes 341 injuries and 11 fatalities. High accident locations include 53rd to 58th streets and at the 47th and 31st street interchanges.