What to know about cycling-related bills Illinois lawmakers considered during spring session
Here’s a rundown of the cycling-related measures that passed and the ones that did not.
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Urbana commission recommends reduced speed limit, studies to reduce traffic crashes and pedestrian deaths
Members of an Urbana commission are asking officials to apply for federal grant funding and consider a reduction to the citywide default speed limit to improve pedestrian safety.
Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans
Most U.S. cities have maintained the right-on-red rule since a 1970s mandate from the federal government aimed at conserving energy by preventing cars from idling at stop lights.
Official Illinois Bike Maps available
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced new-and-improved Illinois Official Bike Maps, a free and convenient resource showcasing the state’s vast bicycle network of trails, paths and streets. Maps for each of IDOT’s nine districts include new features and designs that make them easier to understand, while including more information on noteworthy stops and attractions