Transportation (Roads & Highways)

introduced · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HR 1020: SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN WEEK

This Illinois House Resolution designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "See Tracks? Think Train Week" to promote public awareness of railroad safety. The bill cites statistics on highway-rail collisions and fatalities to highlight the need for education regarding the dangers near train tracks and the importance of obeying traffic laws. It encourages citizens to support rail safety initiatives and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill promotes public awareness of railroad safety and encourages support for rail safety initiatives, which strengthens transportation safety standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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introduced · Illinois · House Jul 23, 2026

HB 5805: TOLL HWY-TOLL RATE DISPLAY

This bill, known as the Truth in Toll Transparency Act, requires the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to clearly display toll rates at all toll plazas so that approaching drivers can see them easily. The law applies to all vehicles using the state's toll highways but maintains existing exemptions for emergency vehicles, public transit buses, and other authorized official business. By mandating that rate information be prominently visible, the measure aims to improve transparency for motorists without altering how tolls are set or collected.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transparency for toll rates, improving driver information and supporting efficient use of transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 30, 2026

SR 816: URGES-ROADWAY SAFETY

Urges the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Office of the Secretary of State, the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, traffic safety organizations, and other relevant public safety stakeholders to review and strengthen policies, enforcement strategies, public awareness efforts, and sentencing guidelines related to impaired driving, extreme reckless driving, social media-driven dangerous driving, and "ghosting". Encourages continued consideration of legislative and policy reforms intended to ensure Illinois law appropriately addresses severe reckless driving conduct.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill urges strengthening policies and sentencing guidelines for dangerous driving, directly advancing criminal justice reform and public safety enforcement.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens roadway safety policies and enforcement against impaired and reckless driving, directly enhancing transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Sentencing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 1, 2026

HR 955: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TOURISM

Recognizes the current impact and potential for future growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry in State of Illinois. Encourages all stakeholders and state agencies to continue fostering the growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry by working together to develop new opportunities for the enjoyment of off-highway vehicles in Illinois.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes off-highway vehicle tourism, encouraging stakeholder collaboration to expand this transportation sector in Illinois.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Illinois · House Jun 15, 2026

HB 5763: $IDOT-ROAD FUND REAPPROP

Appropriates $1,260,000,000 to the Department of Transportation to be used for transportation related purposes in municipalities, counties, townships and road districts for projects related to (1) State and local asset management, (2) ADA improvements, (3) bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, (4) multi-modal connections, (5) capital safety improvement, and (6) match for federal grant opportunities. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.26B to fund essential transportation infrastructure and public services, directly strengthening the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $1.26B to fund transportation projects, safety improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 5726: JESSE JACKSON SR. EXPRESSWAY

Creates the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Memorial Highway Act. Provides that the part of the Dan Ryan Expressway that begins at 47th Street and extends south to 95th Street, in the City of Chicago, Cook County is designated as the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Memorial Highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates a section of an existing expressway as a memorial highway, which recognizes and preserves transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 5727: $HIGHWAY CAMERA SYSTEMS

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Road Fund to the Illinois State Police for installation and maintenance of camera systems under the Expressway Camera Act and for associated telecommunications costs and camera warranties. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M from Road Fund for highway camera systems, directly funding public safety infrastructure and government spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $10M for highway camera systems to enhance transportation safety and infrastructure monitoring.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5445: LOCAL ROAD USE FUND

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Local Road Use Fund. Provides that moneys in the fund shall be used exclusively for local transportation-related purposes, including, but not limited to, costs for construction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, and bridges. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. In provisions concerning the apportionment of moneys in the Road Fund, provides that 85% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Public Transportation Fund, 10% of the moneys (rather than 15% of the moneys) shall be apportioned into the Downstate Public Transportation Fund, and 5% of the moneys shall be apportioned into the Local Road Use Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated Local Road Use Fund from tax revenues for transportation infrastructure, ensuring targeted budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Local Road Use Fund exclusively for highway/road/bridge construction, maintenance, and repair under State Finance Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 5625: PROHIBIT OBSTRUCT RIGHT OF WAY

Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that a person who fells a tree for the purpose of obstructing a public highway in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who violates provisions related to stopping, standing, or parking in prohibited places in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Provides that for persons engaging in picketing, no sign, tent, or temporary shelter may be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with official State or federal government duties, and a person who violates the prohibition commits a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents highway obstructions hindering government duties, enhancing road safety and maintaining clear right-of-way under transportation infrastructure policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 5042: PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION-SURETY

Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Provides that the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall require every contractor for public works to furnish, supply, and deliver a bond if the public works contract will cost more than $10,000,000 (currently, $500,000). Provides that local governmental units shall require a bond for public works projects costing over $5,000,000 (currently, $150,000) and may require a bond for public works projects valued at $5,000,000 or less (currently, $150,000 or less). Provides that certain bonding requirements apply until January 1, 2034 (currently, January 1, 2029).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases bond thresholds for transportation infrastructure projects ($10M for DOT), enhancing financial oversight and project integrity per Public Construction Bond Act amendment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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