SB 1710

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation along with local authorities or any responsible entity of a publicly owned bicycle trail in the State shall erect permanent signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of vehicle crossings at least 250 feet before the crossing. In the event of an emergency or safety hazard, requires the Department, local authority, or responsible entity to erect temporary signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of damage to the trail, maintenance being performed on the trail, or other temporary hazards along the trail. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned bicycle trails in the State shall erect permanent regulatory or warning signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of a vehicle crossing. Provides that in the event of an emergency or safety hazard, the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned bicycle trails shall erect temporary signage alerting pedestrians or cyclists of damage to the trail, maintenance being performed on the trail, or other temporary hazards along the trail. Requires the Department of Transportation, with reference to State highways under its jurisdiction, and the local authority with reference to other highways under its jurisdiction to erect permanent signage warning vehicular traffic in advance of bicycle trail crossings. Provides that signage erected shall conform with the State manual and permanent advanced warning signage shall be located at least 150 feet in advance of the crossing. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Provides that "paved bicycle trails" includes trails accommodating bicycle traffic composed of aggregate, asphalt, bituminous treatment, concrete, crushed limestone, or any combination thereof. 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 (rather than vehicle) crossings. Establishes that if the authority having maintenance jurisdiction over publicly owned paved bicycle trails has actual knowledge of an emergency or safety hazard that creates a dangerous condition on a publicly owned paved bicycle trail, the authority shall take reasonable steps to erect temporary signage alerting pedestrians or cyclist of the dangerous condition (rather than damage to the trail, maintenance being performed on the trail, or other temporary hazards along the trail). 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. Provides that the permanent signage erected or installed shall conform with the State manual and permanent advanced warning signage shall be located at least 150 feet in advance of the crossing. Provides that paved bicycle trail signage is not required on a rustic or primitive trail. Fiscal Note (Office of the Comptroller) IDOT’s costs will include installing warning signs along highways in advance of bike trail crossings. IDOT predicts a maximum of $50,000. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1710, as amended by HA 3, will have no fiscal impact upon any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) SB 1710, as amended by House Amendment 3, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of SB1710 as amended by House Amendment 3, the legislation will not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. Housing Affordability Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Housing Development Authority) This bill will have no effect on the cost of constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence and will not impact the cost of housing development in the state of Illinois. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) It is in the opinion of DCEO that SB 1710 HA # 3 does not pre-empt home rule authority as it involves traffic, an area of statewide concern that the state already heavily regulates. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 3 (Dept of Corrections) There is no corrections population impact on the Department of Corrections.