Barrier Information

This page shows information about roadways that act as barriers to walking and bicycling.  In 2007, the State of Illinois enacted the Complete Streets bill which states that IDOT reconstruction and expansion roadwork in urban areas must now include provision for people who walk or bike.  I hope that this law will encourage communities and IDOT to replace trail/roadway grade crossings with grade-separated crossings.  Also, road reconstruction projects can be an impetus towards greenway implementation, since the existence of roadway barriers is the 2nd major reason communities hesitate to plan and build greenway trails.

Illinois: Select a RegionChicago AreaNorthern IllinoisCentral IllinoisSouthern Illinois

Greenway Planning Information for

Existing Grade Separations

• North Central corridor is separated from Palatine Road with an Overpass.
• Des Plaines River Trail is separated from Palatine Road with an Overpass.

Needed Grade Separations

• Salt Creek Greenway should be separated from Palatine Road with an Underpass.

Relevant News

Apr 29, 1992 Expressway Pushed For Palatine Road
Post an Article