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Thursday, April 28, 2005

More Illinois legislative action needed

The League of Illinois Bicyclists and the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation are working hard to persuade state senators to vote yes for HB 2390, which would restore some liability protection for cyclists on local roads in Illinois and remove a barrier for many towns and counties from developing on-road bike lanes and bicycle trails.
The bill barely passed the Illinois House, and the majorityof metro-east legislators voted against the bill. The groups are askingcyclists to contact state senators to garner their support for the bill. The four senators who represent metro-east counties are:

Sen. James Clayborne Jr., D-Belleville

Sen. William Haine, D-Alton

Sen. Frank Watson, R-Greenville

Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, R-Okawville

Both groups also are seeking House support for SB 508, which would direct the Illinois Department of Transportation to better accommodate cyclists and pedestrians in future road plans. You can use this site to find out who represents you.

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