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Livingston County board proclaims support for multi‑use Route 66 trail crafted by students
Summary
The board unanimously approved a proclamation supporting development of a multi‑use bike and pedestrian trail along historic Route 66 and beyond; the proclamation, crafted with student input, is intended to signal local support to IDOT and regional partners.
The Livingston County Board voted to adopt a proclamation expressing support for creation and implementation of a multi‑use bike and pedestrian trail along historic Route 66.
Mister Ritter read the proclamation to the board, explaining the text had been crafted by students and that its purpose is to demonstrate county support when students and local partners seek assistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation and other agencies.
"The opportunity in front of us here is for us to make a huge impact for our county and the people in it," Ritter said, describing the proclamation as "much greater than that" piece of paper — a symbolic endorsement the students can present to external partners.
Chair then called for a motion; a roll call vote recorded affirmative votes from board members and the proclamation was approved. The proclamation text referenced Route 66's centennial in 2026 and described potential benefits including tourism, improved safety by separating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic, and support for local businesses.
Josh Hartke, the student leader identified in the packet, thanked the board for the recognition and explained the students' role in drafting the resolution.
The board did not appropriate funds at this meeting; the proclamation is a formal expression of support intended to help the student group and local partners pursue design, funding, or IDOT coordination steps.
