Good news for cyclists in the northern suburbs of Chicago as the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has announced an extension
of the North Branch Trail; the trail runs from Devon and Caldwell
northwards to the Botanic Gardens in Glencoe. The extension is going to
be installed both north and south of the current trail boundaries.
These extensions have great potential to not only
increase the riding distances for existing cyclists but to also attract
newcomers to take up cycling as an alternative to motor vehicular
transportation. The Forest Preserve District is planning on installing 3
miles of trail south of the Devon and Caldwell boundary, allowing
cyclists to connect to painted bike lanes on Chicago streets. They are
also extending the trail northwards so that there is a direct connection
to the Greenway Trail, providing accessibility to Metra and PACE
lines.
Work is scheduled to commence this summer with plans
to finish the trail extensions by 2014. Already the longest linear
trail in Cook County, the proposed extensions will solidify that
distinction all while providing cyclists an opportunity to access areas
previously left unexplored.
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