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Originally Posted by marothisu
While they are extending Wells and what you say is true, there's multiple other main roads in and out of downtown that serve the 78 either directly or very close - Roosevelt, State, Clark, etc are all well equipped technically and go right there or a block away.
In all honesty, none of these places are really ideal for anything traffic related. There will be people going to the 78 one who won't drive, but the traffic will be a nightmare there regardless (more than it already is in the area) and also in literally every other site.
When all is said and done, I actually don't think that the Marshalling Yards or McCormick are going to win. If you're thinking about the workers there and everyone's commitment to hiring people who need the jobs, you are going to make it more convenient for them to get to work in various modes of transit. Those who cannot afford a car are essentially shut out the Marshalling Yards easily. McCormick Place site is basically 1.5+ mile walk from the nearest CTA station. The 78 site is basically about a half mile away from the Roosevelt stop and close to 2 major interstates that serve the south and west sides too on top of that. If you're talking an equity game from who actually works there, which everyone has basically committed to then The 78 is the best bet for that by far.
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Roosevelt, Clark & State are not equipped to handle the number of tour busses that will be required to fill the casino. While the Rsvlt CTA station is an excellent feeder for pedestrians, we have to acknowledge the number of Hotel shuttles, and suburban shuttles that will be generated. The decking over of Wells street will most likely be the access for the busses. Cant imagine a graceful way to handle that traffic.
McMK has the dedicated bus lanes along the Metra row as well as a built out Cermack rd already handling this specialty traffic. And 78 has no equivalent to the LSD access and I55/94 access.
Be interesting to see the details from the developer on what their estimates are for each mode of transit usage.