Illinois Administrative Code
Title 17 - CONSERVATION
Part 3040 - ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM
Section 3040.60 - Project Evaluation Priorities
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
The following factors are used by the Department in evaluating and recommending project applications for funding assistance consideration (see Appendix A):
a) projects providing land acquisition or long-term/permanent easements;
b) projects providing the development of a bicycle trail system, especially well-developed long distance trails or connector trails linking several exisiting trails;
c) projects located in areas of high demand or readily accessible to major population centers;
d) projects proposing initial development of bicycling facilities at the project site;
e) projects where long-term operations and maintenance capability is clearly demonstrated by local Sponsor;
f) projects specifically identified or supported by State, Regional or local bicycle trail planning initiatives/documents developed through broad-based public input; and
g) project site physical characteristics/attributes including scenic quality; associated natural and cultural resources; environmental suitability; safety factors; adjacent land use compatibility and available trail user amenities such as adequate parking, restrooms, drinking water, etc.
