Transportation

in committee · Illinois · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SB 1250: ROADS-LOOSE GRAVEL ALERTS

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Requires the Department of Transportation, in each road district, to erect signage stating that there is loose gravel ahead at any entrance to a road consisting mainly of loose gravel.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety signage for loose gravel roads, enhancing driver awareness and road safety standards per Illinois Highway Code amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 30, 2025

SR 26: DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARE-MNTH

Declares April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Urges the citizens and businesses of the State of Illinois to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month by practicing safe driving behaviors and pledging to drive distraction-free.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDeclares distracted driving awareness month to promote safe driving behaviors, directly enhancing transportation safety as per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 13, 2026

AM 1040198: APPOINT-ARNALDO RIVERA

Bill AM 1040198 nominates Arnaldo Rivera for a position. If approved, Mr. Rivera would be appointed as a Member and Chair of the Illinois State Highway Authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppoints Chair of Illinois State Highway Authority, directly overseeing transportation infrastructure management and highway operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Illinois · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SR 230: GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly supports creation of Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a transportation infrastructure project, urging state coordination to advance regional trail development.90% confidence

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passed · Illinois · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SR 83: SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR COALITION

Expresses support for the Southwest Connector Coalition's efforts to keep its expansion project moving forward and encourages its members to remain engaged in their efforts to improve Illinois.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expresses support for Southwest Connector Coalition's transportation infrastructure expansion project, encouraging engagement to improve Illinois' transportation system.95% confidence

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 4187: IDOT-LAND LEASE

Amends the Department of Transportation Law. Provides that, in counties with a population of more than 3,000,000, a lease for pedestrian infrastructure over a State highway initially entered into within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act may be for a period of time no longer than 35 years. Provides that the land or property shall be leased by the Department of Transportation at fair market value and meet all other statutory requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables pedestrian infrastructure development on highways via standardized 35-year leases at fair market value, directly advancing transportation infrastructure expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Illinois · House Oct 30, 2025

HR 479: GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes creation of Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, supporting conservation of natural resource (Great Lakes) through regional coordination and public access initiatives.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill supports creation of Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, a transportation infrastructure project, urging state coordination to advance regional trail network.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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passed both · Illinois · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 3005: IDOT-MECHANIC WORKFORCE GOALS

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Requires, by August 1 of each calendar year, the Department of Transportation to make a report in writing to the Governor and the General Assembly, stating in detail the Department's efforts in the prior fiscal year to fill open mechanics positions. Requires the Department to establish and maintain a goal of filling at least 85% of all authorized and budgeted mechanic positions within the Department in each fiscal year. Requires the General Assembly to review the report and may request additional information or hold hearings regarding the Department's staffing levels, recruitment strategies, and efforts to meet the 85% workforce goal.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates staffing goals for transportation department mechanics to maintain infrastructure, supporting operational capacity of transportation systems.75% confidence

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signed · Illinois · Senate Dec 16, 2025

SB 2111: VEH CD-BICYCLES-EXEMPTIONS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person operating a bicycle on the roadways of this State shall not be prohibited from side-by-side riding, riding contraflow on one-way streets, and rolling through stop signs at clear intersections.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves restrictions on bicycle operation (side-by-side, contraflow, rolling stop), promoting sustainable transportation and cyclist safety within road infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SB 2009: LEADER FOLLOWER ATTENTUATORS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader follower attenuator truck" as a driverless vehicle that is led by a human-driven vehicle that controls its position, speed, and heading data to the driverless vehicle while maintaining a set gap distance and is be equipped with sensors that can detect obstacles to stop the driverless vehicle if necessary. Allows the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to use leader follower attenuator trucks on State highways to increase safety of workers in construction and maintenance zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill defines and permits 'leader follower attenuator trucks' on state highways with obstacle-detection safety features, advancing transportation safety and infrastructure innovation per Illinois Vehicle Code amendment.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles

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