Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE17. CONSERVATION |
PART3040. ILLINOIS BICYCLE PATH GRANT PROGRAM |
§3040.60. Project Evaluation Priorities
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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.