Bill > HB2630

This bill establishes the Solar Powered Road Signs Pilot Program Act, which requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to develop a pilot program testing solar-powered LED road signs in 5 counties with varied populations. Six months after the Act's effective date, the Department will select counties through consultation, focusing on roadways with low-visibility signs that are not state or federal highways and are located outside incorporated areas. The counties will have discretion in choosing specific roadways for the solar-powered signs, but must follow the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. After a minimum 90-day program implementation, each county must report its findings to the Department, which will then compile a comprehensive report to the General Assembly within 60 days. The report must address the signs' functionality, potential state benefits, public safety considerations, and projected statewide implementation costs. The pilot program is set to be repealed on December 31, 2027, providing a clear timeframe for testing and evaluation of this innovative road signage technology.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2630&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104