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IL SB1768

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Belt

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Highway Code to require the Department of Transportation to establish and solely fund bicycle and pedestrian ways in urban areas and within one mile of urban areas
  • Mandates these accommodations be included when constructing, reconstructing, or making other changes to State transportation facilities
  • Exempts pavement resurfacing projects that do not widen the traveled way or provide stabilized shoulders
  • Allows the Secretary of Transportation to approve exceptions based on documented safety issues, excessive cost, or absence of need
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN WAYS

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/30/2021
Transportation3/9/2021
Assignments2/26/2021

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