Public Act 095-0665
 		





SB0314 Enrolled
LRB095 09575 LCT 29775 b






    AN ACT concerning roads.

 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:


 
    Section 5. The Illinois Highway Code is amended  by adding 
Section 4-220 as follows:
 
    (605 ILCS 5/4-220  new)
    Sec. 4-220. Bicycle and pedestrian ways.
    (a) Bicycle and pedestrian ways shall be given full 
consideration in the planning and development of 
transportation facilities, including the incorporation of such 
ways into State plans and programs.
    (b) In or within one mile of an urban area, bicycle and 
pedestrian ways shall be established in conjunction with the 
construction, reconstruction, or other change of any State 
transportation facility except:
        (1) in pavement resurfacing projects that do not widen 
    the existing traveled way or do not provide stabilized 
    shoulders; or
        (2) where approved by the Secretary of Transportation 
    based upon documented safety issues, excessive cost or 
    absence of need.
    (c) Bicycle and pedestrian ways may be included in pavement 
resurfacing projects when local support is evident or bicycling 
and walking accommodations can be added within the overall 
scope of the original roadwork.
    (d) The Department shall establish design and construction 
standards for bicycle and pedestrian ways.
Beginning July 1, 
2007, this Section shall apply to planning and training 
purposes only. Beginning July 1, 2008, this Section shall apply 
to construction projects.

 
    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 
2007.




Effective Date:  10/10/2007