Research shows that River North can handle increased traffic from temporary casinos.some disagree

CHICAGO — The city of Chicago released a new study on Friday into the potential consequences of traffic accidents. Medina temple temporary casino.

Bally’s hired a traffic engineering firm to investigate the controversial issue. Calculations made by the Institute of Transportation Engineers allowed us to estimate how much casino traffic would be on River North and Streeterville.

In a 112-page study, engineers concluded that neighborhoods could handle the new traffic.

Read the full report on the city’s website (pdf)

In terms of new vehicular traffic, the study found that the region saw an additional 462 trips to temporary casinos between 4pm and 6pm on weekdays, and an additional 462 trips to temporary casinos between 8pm and 11pm on Friday nights. It is estimated that 516 more migrations will be seen by time. Days and weeks after the grand opening.

To address the surge in traffic, the study recommended that Barry work with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Emergency Management to address the expected increase in traffic after opening.

He told WGN News that both traffic and safety are major concerns for some people who live and work in the area.

42^nd Ward Alderman Brendan Riley said: “I fundamentally disagree with the transportation consultants’ assumptions.

“Shocking: Bally’s has hired a transportation consultant to tell the city that its Ontario, Wabash, Ohio and state-adjacent casinos will not create an additional traffic burden in the neighborhood. has concluded that all traffic studies commissioned to support development projects will not have a negative impact on traffic,” he said in a statement. “To the best of my knowledge, this study is seriously flawed, highly vague, and clearly written for the sole purpose of concluding that the casino works at the Medina Temple.”

However, many on the city council, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, are in favor of a temporary casino that is expected to bring Chicago an estimated $50 million in annual tax revenue.