Bill Text: IL SJR0077 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Adopts the principles and conclusions agreed to by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority's Blue Ribbon Advisory Council in its report entitled "Illinois Route 53/120 Project: Blue Ribbon Advisory Council Draft Resolution and Report", and encourages the Toll Highway Authority to further the construction of a road in the Route 53/120 corridor in accordance with the report.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [SJR0077 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SJR0077-Introduced.html

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
(Authority) has been asked to consider a northern extension of
IL Route 53 through central Lake County since the early 1960s;
the Authority created a Blue Ribbon Advisory Council to develop
a consensus as to whether the Tollway should build the road,
and if so, to guide the planning and potential building of an
IL-53 and IL-120 North Extension; and
WHEREAS, As noted in the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning comprehensive regional plan, entitled GO TO 2040, an
extension of Illinois Route 53 could ease congestion that has
resulted from Lake County's rapid development in recent
decades; the project could improve access and mobility in the
county and in the region as a whole; GO TO 2040 calls for a 21st
Century urban highway - a "modern boulevard" - with a smaller
footprint to minimize potential negative impacts while
protecting the natural environment and preserving the
character of nearby communities; and
WHEREAS, The report entitled "Illinois Route 53/120
Project: Blue Ribbon Advisory Council Draft Resolution and
Report" represents the Advisory Council's view as to the
necessity of building a 21st century road in Lake County to
serve the needs of residents and businesses; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONCURRING HEREIN, that we adopt the principles and conclusions
agreed to by the Advisory Council in its report entitled
"Illinois Route 53/120 Project: Blue Ribbon Advisory Council
Draft Resolution and Report", and we approve and support the
construction of a road in the Route 53/120 corridor,
conditioned upon the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
adhering to the design principles, alignments, and
environmental commitments outlined in the report; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That we request that the Illinois State Toll
Highway Authority, in cooperation with federal, State, and
local governments, continue to search for financing mechanisms
that are consistent with those described in the report; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That we express our sincere appreciation and
gratitude to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board of
Directors and staff for creating the Advisory Council and
supporting its work, and we encourage the Board to provide full
consideration and quick action to implement the steps outlined
in the report; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we request that the Illinois State Toll
Highway Authority routinely report to the Advisory Council on
its progress in realizing the recommended project, and to use
the advice of the Advisory Council as it proceeds; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
provided to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board of
Directors.