Study from Illinois Move Over Task Force finds large decrease in citations in 2020, partly due to stay-at-home orders
The Move Over Task Force was formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019 after two roadside deaths of Illinois State Police Troopers
Credit: Illinois State Police Author: Sasha Sander (KSDK) Updated: 5:50 PM CST February 11, 2021
ILLINOIS, USA The Illinois State Police published its first report on the causes of move over crashes and violations, along with is proposing ways to protect law enforcement.
The Move Over Task Force was formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019 after two roadside deaths of Illinois State Police Troopers. The crashes were the result of motorists’ failure to comply with the Move Over law.
Phase 2 of Safe Route to School to be bid this spring
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON The city this spring plans to seek bids on Phase 2 of the Safe Route to School project.
The project will address safety and ADA accessibility issues, upgrading the sidewalks that serve the area.
Plans include a combined use path to be constructed from the intersection of Rock Spring Drive and Memorial Drive to College Avenue, with sidewalk upgrades along College Avenue from Holman to Pleasant. Additionally, Johnson Street from Tremont to College Avenue will received sidewalk upgrades as well.
Alton Public Works Director Bob Barnhart said the city is following the Illinois Department of Transportation schedule.