CENTRAL PT RD
Carpenters TOLAN RD Gurgens Park
Park STAGECOACH RD STAGECOACH OWENS LN Springfield Area Bicycle Peoria Map Riverside Park
Mayden Bissell
Interurban St James
Green Valley 29
La Verna Lincoln Lincoln McKinnie Veterans
Dirksen Hazlett Hazlett
8th Winch Winch
Piper Camp Butler Pulliam Sangamon Hennepin Hennepin Lincoln’s Moore Moore Tomb Lincoln Park Griffiths Henley Lincoln Palomino Vietnam Hazlett Hazlett Veterans’ Ridgely Factory Ridgley
J David Jones Jones David J Memorial
Albany Albany 55 Korean Black Keys 30th Jefferson Camp War Keys Converse Ridge 4 Lincoln Memorial Eastman N. Grand
N Grand Yates
Bruns Bruns
Covered Bridge Covered
Stephens
19th 19th 2nd 2nd Calhoun
6th
11th 11th Bradfordton Bradfordton 8th 72 97 Enos Union
Carpenter Daniel Walnut Walnut
Madison 16th Amos Amos Lincoln Lincoln Clear Lake Washington Jefferson 97 Washington 2 Adams Monroe Monroe
Capitol King ML Victoria
Monroe Edwards Lewis Durkin Durkin
Veterans Veterans Rosehill Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Lawrence Cook
Old Salem Rd Lawrence 13th Cass Woodbridge Old Rochester
1 Lynn Eastdale Sangamon Valley Trail College N Haven Washington Park
2nd 0 Bradford Bradford
Old Jacksonville Cherokee West Grand 1/2 1 Mile
Wheeler Wheeler Spring
7th 4th 16th 16th Laurel 0 3 6 Minutes Laurel Lost Bridge Trail
Groth Groth by Bike Interlacken
Laurel Ash Park Ash Greenbriar
Golf Huntleigh
1st 1st
Koke Mill Mill Koke
MacArthur 11th 11th
Cherry Illini
6th 6th Lenhart Lenhart Greenbriar Outer Park 4
West 72
Iles College Iles Iles 9th
Summit Stanford Chatham Chatham Bunn Park
Maple North Lincoln Haverford Montvale
Park Veterans Veterans
Holmes Stanford Hedley Wabash Stanford
Nottingham 4th Knox
Dirksen
Fox Bridge Bridge Fox Archer Elev. Elev. Archer Wabash 4 Apple Orchard Hilltop Centennial Meadowbrook
Quarterstaff Taylor Baker Park Fiat Wabash TrailSeven Pines Drawbridge Stevenson Wabash
Mill St Joseph
Westchester Gaines Bunker Hill Rd Hollis Robbins Idlewood Rochester
Lindbergh 5
Constitution
11th
Cockrell Cockrell E Lake Shore Shore Lake E
Hazel Dell Hazel Dell Mathers Recreation 72 Woodhaven
Prairie Crossing 55 W Lake Shore
2ND ST 2ND Lake Springfield Oak Hill
Dannenberger Trot Possum Southwind
Long Bay
Cockrell 11th 11th
Old Chatham Ramsey Ramsey
Woodside Lake N Woodside
Spaulding Orchard Cotton Hill Cotton
Honeywell Toronto Curren-Auburn Wagon Ford Rd 4 Preferred On-Road Bike Routes
Interurban Trail More Comfortable
Wesley Chapel Wesley Shepherd Shepherd S 2nd St 2nd S Hoechester Less Comfortable
Off Road Trail Bike Lane Paved Shoulder Difficult Railroad Mansion Lincoln Intersection Memorial KOA Gardens State Capital Museum
Complex Iron Bridge Iron Woodland Library Hospital
Main Main E Lake Shore
Ptarmigan Wildlife Sanctuary Plummer Park School Court House
Palm Wildlife Wildlife
Oakbrook Hunt College Post Office Stout Lick Park Eagle Ridge Golf Zoo 3 Boat Launch Points of Savannah Savannah E Walnut Interest
Loami Walnut 55
Olde Carriage Olde
Park Park Pawnee The following symbols used in this map are from the Noun Chatham Lakewood Project Collection: “Gavel” symbol by Connie Shu, “Zoo” Broaddus Broaddus Spruce
Gordon Gordon symbol by Adrijan Karavdic, “College” symbol by Mark New City Haumann, and “Flag” symbol from the Noun Project. Polecat Creek Map by Kara Riggio, League of Illinois Bicyclists, 2012.
957 Clock Tower Dr. 832 West Washington St. 17 Cottonwood Dr. 2500 S. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield, IL 62702 Chatham, IL 62629 Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-2907 217-544-9550 217-483-7807 217-717-9236 biketek.net 1 rmcyclery.com 2 wheelfast.com 3 acebicycleshop.com 4 5 Lane Positioning Intersection Positioning What is LIB? Illinois Bicycle Laws Explore Springfield on Two Wheels Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be The League of Illinois Bicyclists (paraphrased from Illinois’ Vehicle Code 625 ILCS) Lane Positioning At intersections without turn lanes: more visible to cars, especially at intersections. And, (LIB) is the statewide advocacy Bicyclist’s Status: Traffic laws apply to persons Always ride on the right with the traffic flow. You’ll be 1) To go straight, move slightly toward the center of the it’s the law. group for Illinois cyclists, riding bicycles. Bicyclists riding on a highway are more visible to cars, especially at intersections. And, lane – more so if traffic is stopped for a signal – to promoting bicycle access, granted all of the rights and are subject to all of the it’s the law. Springfield Area avoid getting squeezed to the curb by right-turning education, and safety. Staff and duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle, with Be predictable. Ride in a straight line and learn how to cars. Be predictable. Ride in a straight line and learn how to volunteers work on issues including certain exceptions. [5/11-1502] look behind you without swerving. look behind you without swerving. 2) To turn right, signal your intention and stay to the promotion of bike-friendly roads; more trails and right. Lane Positioning: When riding on roadways and Ride far enough from the road edge to avoid hazards. Bicycle Map funding; education of cyclists and motorists; and bicycle paths at less than normal traffic speed, ride Ride far enough from the Don’t allow vehicles (left) to dangerously squeeze by in 3) To turn left, check for traffic behind you, signal your favorable legislation. Check out our website at as close as practicable and safe to the right-hand road edge to avoid hazards. narrow lanes - force them to pass using the other lane. intent, and merge into the left part of the lane (if one BikeLIB.org for our latest newsletter and a wealth of curb or edge of the roadway except: Don’t allow vehicles (left) to lane) or left lane (if more than one lane). resources including maps, safety info for cyclists, a dangerously squeeze by in 1) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or In very wide lanes (below), move to the left a bit You also have the option of making a “pedestrian style” video for motorists, and more. Photo by R. Kantner narrow lanes – force them to vehicle proceeding in the same direction; or further to remain visible to vehicles. left turn. Go straight through the intersection, stop, turn roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. pass using the other lane. your bike left 90 degrees, and then cross again. LIB relies heavily on dues and donations from bicyclists 2) When preparing for a left turn; or [5/11-1505.1] In very wide lanes (below), like you. Join over 1,400 Illinois cyclists who support 3) When reasonably necessary to avoid fixed or Hand Signals: Signals shall be given from the left move to the left a bit farther LIB by becoming a member at BikeLIB.org/join. moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, side as follows: Left turn: hand and arm extended to remain visible to vehicles. motorized pedal cycles, pedestrians, animals, surface horizontally. Right turn: hand and arm extended The Springfield Bicycle Club hazards, or substandard width lanes that make it upward, except bicyclists may extend the right hand The Springfield Bicycle Club promotes the many aspects unsafe to continue along the right-hand curb or edge. and arm horizontally and to the right side of the of bicycling, including commuting, advocacy, and A "substandard width lane" means a lane that is too bicycle. Stop or decrease of speed: hand and arm education. It also sponsors recreational rides virtually narrow for a bicycle and a vehicle to travel safely side extended downward. [5/11-806] every day of the year, with a variety of paces and by side within the lane. Use of Sidewalks: Where permitted, bicyclists must distances to accommodate riders of all ability and skill 4) When approaching a place where a right turn is yield to pedestrians and give audible signals before levels. SBC provides opportunities to meet and socialize authorized. passing pedestrians. Bicyclists using sidewalks have with others who enjoy cycling, through member-led all the rights and duties of pedestrians. [5/11-1512]. rides and events and club socializers and parties. The 5) When riding on a one-way highway with two or Club hosts the Capital City Century each year on the more marked traffic lanes, bicyclists may ride as near Lights and Other Equipment on Bicycles: For Sunday after Labor Day. Membership and ride the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway as night riding, a front lamp with a white light visible information is online at www.spfldcycling.org. practicable. [5/11-1505] from at least 500 feet to the front and a red reflector Come ride with us! Left Turns: Bicyclists may choose between a on the rear visible from 100 feet to 600 feet are vehicular-style left turn or a pedestrian-style left turn required. A rear light visible from 500 feet may be Ride in a straight line. [5/11-1510]. For vehicular-style left turns, proceed used in addition to the red reflector. Equipment Avoid dodging between as if driving a vehicle, moving to the left lane or the required on new bicycles includes pedal reflectors, parked cars (left). Whether there are left side of a single lane prior to the intersection side reflectors, and an essentially colorless front turn lanes or not, [5/11-801]. For pedestrian-style left turns, cycle on facing reflector. [5/11-1507] Photo by Brad Lott always use the right- the right side of the roadway, cross the intersecting Cars Passing Bikes: A motorist overtaking a bicycle Be aware of people in parked roadway, and stop as much as practicable out of the Ride in a straight line. Avoid dodging between parked most lane assigned to shall leave a safe distance, but not less than 3 feet, cars who might open a door in way of motor traffic. Cyclist will then yield to traffic cars (right). (Ed, do we need to repeat this?) the direction in which when passing the bicycle and shall maintain that your path. you are proceeding. and proceed in the new direction, while obeying distance until safely past the overtaken bicycle. traffic control devices and/or police. [5/11-1510] [5/11-703(d)] Be aware of people in parked cars who might open a Riding Two Abreast: Riding two abreast is Download a pocket-sized copy of Illinois bike door in your path. permitted as long as the normal and reasonable For Free Distribution and Use laws at BikeLIB.org/safety-education/adults. Same Roads, Same Rules, Same Rights movement of traffic is not impeded. Riding more than League of Illinois Bicyclists Photo by Brad Lott two abreast is prohibited except on paths or parts of
Other Information About This Map Sidepath Bicycling Riding in the Bike Lane Locking Your Bike When biking on sidepaths (trails along roads) or side- Always ride in the direction of traffic. Signal before Any bike, no matter how cheap or ugly, can be stolen. This map was produced by the League of Illinois Status on Roads: By state law, bicyclists are Wear a Helmet: Your brain is worth protecting! Wear walks, be aware of possible conflicts at side streets, turning. Watch for turning vehicles cutting across the So it’s important to lock it when you’re more than Bicyclists with input from the Springfield Bicycle Club granted the same rights and subject to the the helmet low in the front to protect the forehead. business entrances, and driveways. Look each way bike lane and drivers in parked vehicles pulling out or arm’s length away. Follow these tips to keep your bike and other local cyclists. It is intended to encourage same rules of the road as motorists. Traffic laws opening their door into your path. secure: bicycling as a healthy and enjoyable form of before crossing and assume that you are not visible to apply to cyclists – ignoring them hurts our pubic Adjust for a snug fit: recreation and an energy-efficent, economical, and turning drivers. Try to make eye contact and ride Bike 1: Ride on the traffic side of a bike lane when it perception. Cyclists fare best when we act and 1) EYES: You should see the ■ Use a U-lock. It's more secure than a non-polluting form of transportation. defensively. It is also important to be considerate of is next to parked cars to avoid colliding with opening are treated like other vehicles on the road. helmet edge when you look up. pedestrians. car doors. You may cycle outside of a bike lane that cable. The map identifies off-road trails and suggests 2) EARS: Straps should form a does not provide a safe distance from parked cars. Ride in the Direction of Traffic: It’s the law ■ Don’t hang a U-lock from your handlebars while on-road routes for bicycle travel throughout the “Y” just under your ears. and it makes you more predictable and visible riding – it could jam your steering. Springfield area. The roads shown in the network are This illustration shows Bikes 2 and 3: Move out to other road users. Occassionally check traffic 3) MOUTH: Straps should be ■ Lock your frame and a wheel to an immovable rated using three relative levels of cyclist comfort. where motorists look 1 of the bike lane when behind you. Become proficient in looking over loose enough to fit a finger object. These ratings are to be used by adult cyclists who 1 when turning. Bikes 2 necessary to avoid haz- your shoulder without swerving and consider between the buckle and jaw, but ■ Supplement your U-lock with a cable to reach have at least a moderate level of traffic tolerance. and 4 might be seen. ards or to prevent getting getting a rear view mirror. tight enough that the helmet is the other wheel and to lock to big things. (Other cyclists may choose other routes appropriate Bikes 1 and 3 are harder “right hooked” by over- pulled tightly on your head when ■ Lock your wheels even if they aren’t quick for their abilities.) A to see. taking right-turning Riding Side by Side: Riding two abreast is your mouth is open wide. release. They’re still easy for a thief to remove. permitted as long as the normal and reasonable As much as possible, roads with lower traffic volume Car A: Be alert for cars vehicles (Bike 2). Make ■ If you have a quick release seat post, install a movement of traffic is not impeded. and speed, ample width, and fewer stop signs are left turns from the left seat leash so it stays put. that stop past the stop 2 identified as preferred routes. Intersections with side of the traffic lane or Trail Etiquette: Keep line or only look left. Be Predictable: Use hand signals and eye stoplights were preferred for crossing the busiest left turn lane, not from right, pass left. Car B: Watch for cars contact to signal your intentions to drivers. streets (intersections with an asterisk indicate 2 the bike lane (Bike 3). To Announce intentions to that might cross your Yield difficult, unsignalized crossings). Though some leave the bike lane you LEFT SLOW/STOP RIGHT pass. Move off the trail path to turn in front of when stopped. Yield to to streets may be less than ideal, local cyclists judged B should look back, signal, you. other users as shown on them as the best available in an area. and yield to traffic before Car C: Anticipate when this sign. Map users are encouraged to use the safety tips on merging with it. cars on the other side of this page to become a more skilled, confident and the road will turn and safe rider. C 3 cross your path. Bike 4: Expect cars LIB would like to thank the Springfield Bicycle Club preparing for a right turn Share the Road license plates are now avail- 3 and our advertisers for their financial support of this In each case above, into a driveway or inter- able for your car, van, or light truck. Proceeds effort. Additional thanks goes to the City of Aurora, IL cyclists on the right side secting street to enter the go to LIB for our cyclist/motorist education for the use of their map design template and to of the road are cycling bike lane. Never attempt efforts. See bikelib.org for ordering information Sangamon County GIS for base map data. (Portions where turning motorists to pass a right-turning and more. Visibility: Use white front and red rear lights of this document are copyright 2003-2011, are looking. This is one vehicle on its right, even Sangamon County GIS.) 4 if there is room for you to at night or in poor visibility conditions; flash- reason why many cyclists ing lights are particularly effective. At least, a get by in the bike lane. NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER: Illinois traffic laws (625 ILCS 5/11-1502) prefer riding on the road, front light and a rear reflector are required apply to persons riding bicycles. Bicyclists shall be subject to all 4 especially on medium or duties applicable to drivers of a motor vehicle. Bike lanes increase safety by encouraging by law. A bell and reflective clothing can also low speed roads with lots This Map is published as an aid to bicyclists by the League of Illinois cyclists to ride in the right direction and provid- help you be noticed. Bicyclists and is not intended to be a substitute for a person’s use of of intersections. reasonable care. This League of Illinois Bicyclists makes no express ing a dedicated lane for cycling. Do not assume or implied warranty as to the safety or condition of the roads that cars will never enter bike lanes or that you Car Doors: Never ride closer than three feet indicated to bicyclists for shared bicycle/motor vehicle use. The to a parked car; opened car doors can be a unpredictable change of traffic, road, and weather conditions will must cycle inside a bike lane when you feel it is require the bicyclist to constantly review all routes for suitability. great threat to a cyclist’s safety. Thus bicyclists using this map ASSUME ALL RISKS AND RESPONSI- unsafe to do so. BILITIES for their own safety when cycling on the routes indicated BikeLIB.org SPFLDcycling.org on this map.