Bicycle/Pedestrian

Kane County has a significant network of existing regional bicycle trails and many shorter local trails. Local residents realize that using the Kane County trail network is healthy, an inexpensive hobby, environmentally friendly and fun way to travel. Now there is also the ability to bring your bikes on transit.

Kane County has recognized walking and biking not only as great recreational activities, but as excellent alternative forms of transportation and taken action to improve conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Division of Transportation has a full-time staff member dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian planning, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations are now incorporated into all road improvements. Planning for and accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians in all development and construction projects is just one thing we can do to make biking and walking safer for all our residents.

The updated 2011-12 Kane and Northern Kendall County Public map, which includes existing local and regional trails is now available. A Planning Map, that includes existing and proposed regional and local trails, is also located on this page under Publications. You can view both maps by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page. To request a hard copy of the map, contact Mike Sullivan at sullivanmike@co.kane.il.us.

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update

KKCOM staff is currently updating the Kane/Kendall Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. All files that have been prepared during the update including powerpoint presentatations from Advisory Group meetings, draft sections of the plan and updated maps are available at: http://www.co.kane.il.us/dot/planning.aspx under the ‘Bicycle Planning’ drop down tree. Please contact Mike Sullivan at sullivanmike@co.kane.il.us if you have any questions regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

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Past Meeting Minutes: [ 2001 ] [ 2002 ] [2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2009 ]

Suggestions and Maintenance Requests

You may make requests for low-cost improvements to enhance bicycle safety and access, such as: maintenance work, signs, striping, small construction problems. Please send suggestions to Mike Sullivan at sullivanmike@co.kane.il.us and include the following information with your submittal:

Location: Roadway Name or Trail Name

Landmarks: cross street, address other landmarks

Description of Problem: what is it and why is it a problem?

Reported by: your name and address (optional)

Once the Kane County Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator receives your submittal, it will be forwarded to the most appropriate agency (i.e. Kane County Forest Preserve, County D.O.T. staff, local municipality or park district). The Bike/Ped Coordinator will respond immediately to your submittal, informing you that the submittal was received and where the request was forwarded, with that agency's contact information.