Illinois Administrative Code
Title 17 - CONSERVATION
Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM
Appendix A - Project Evaluation Criteria
NEED - 35%
Population Served (proximity to high population areas)
Project of National, State, Regional or Local Significance
General - first trail in service area
Major expansion to existing trail system or significant additional trail in service area
Vital link between existing major trail systems
Addresses major safety issue
Identified in Trail Plan - State, Regional or Local Trail Plan
(consideration also given to unique situations having public support, but no plan)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAIL - 50%
Overall trail length as well as specific project trail length
Environmental factors/trail attributes
Scenic quality
Connect with other recreational areas, schools
Unique cultural/natural resources along trail
Adjacent land uses compatible
Development problems associated with trail (negative)
Safety hazards (negative)
Multiple use (equestrian, snowmobiling) bonus
User amenities available (restrooms, water, etc.)
Continuity of trail ROW
Access to Trail (convenient - remote)
Other trail user amenities/opportunities (picnic, camping, shopping, etc.)
DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 2%
ABILITY TO MAINTAIN - 3%
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS/FACTORS - 10%
(Land donation, serves minority population, inter-governmental cooperation, safety concerns, economic/tourism benefits)
