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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned paved bicycle trails in the State shall erect permanent regulatory or warning signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of highway crossings, unless the crossing (rather than the intersection where the trail crosses the highway) is controlled by an official traffic control device or sign. Provides that the Department of Transportation with reference to State highways under its jurisdiction, and the local authority with reference to other highways under its jurisdiction, shall erect or install permanent signage or markings warning vehicular traffic in advance of bicycle trail crossings, unless the highway approaches to the crossing are controlled by an official traffic control device. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Illinois Vehicle Code to enhance safety signage for bicycle trails and highway crossings. Specifically, it requires the authority responsible for maintaining publicly owned paved bicycle trails to install permanent regulatory or warning signs alerting pedestrians and cyclists about highway crossings, with an exception if the crossing is already controlled by an official traffic control device or sign. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation (for state highways) and local authorities (for other highways) must erect permanent signage or markings to warn vehicular traffic about upcoming bicycle trail crossings, again with an exception if the highway approaches are already controlled by an official traffic control device. Additionally, the bill expands provisions for emergency or safety hazards, allowing authorities to use temporary warning markers like cones, barricades, drums, or painted markings to alert trail users. The permanent signage must conform to state guidelines and be located at least 150 feet in advance of the crossing, and the provisions do not apply to rustic or primitive trails. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Marty Moylan (D)*,
Mike Simmons (D)*,
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Ellman (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Matt Hanson (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0243 (on 08/15/2025)
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