Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY. Short description: RAILROAD WALKWAYS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that in addition to other uses, money in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used for the construction or maintenance of a pedestrian walkway over or under a railroad right-of-way. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no public pedestrian walkway may be constructed across any railroad track without the prior permission of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Provides that the Commission has the power to order reconstruction, minor alteration, minor relocation, or improvement of any railroad crossing across any pedestrian bridge or pedestrian subway (as well as any railroad crossing over any highway or public road). Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status