UPDATE (Sep 17, 2023): The city is still accepting public comment on the proposed extension. Fill out the comment form now.

The Bloomingdale Trail will be extended East to Elston Avenue. providing a safe connection to cross over Ashland Avenue and pass under the expressway and railroad tracks. If you were unable to attend the Public Meeting held on August 2nd, CDOT is accepting public comments, they can be sent to Soliman Khueira at soliman.khudeira@cityofchicago.org.

Click here to access the slides that were presented at the Public Meeting on August 2nd. For more information about the extension, including details about Phase One of the extension, this Block Club article is a helpful overview. Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail will continue to share details about upcoming meetings on this blog and via emails. To subscribe to our newsletter, please click here.