Manteno board debates overpass walking path width and golf-cart access
Summary
The Manteno Village Board discussed whether the planned overpass walking path should be widened for improved connectivity — and whether low-speed vehicles could be allowed — but members said state maintenance rules limit LSV access and any widening could shift costs to the village.
The Manteno Village Board spent significant time debating the planned US-57 overpass and whether its walking path should be widened to better connect West Side neighborhoods. Chair opened the discussion by cautioning that "LSVs are prohibited from the overpass due to the fact that it is maintained by the state," and said making the path golf-cart accessible would likely trigger additional state and federal vehicle standards and higher costs.
Commissioners discussed path widths ("I've seen 3 varying widths for walking paths. They're 10, 12, and 14 feet," the Chair said) and urged care in wording during design and outreach so the state does not treat the route as a motor-vehicle lane. One commissioner noted that adding accessibility features could allow the village to pursue state or federal grants to cover much of the additional cost, but several speakers warned that those grants may not fully cover local obligations.
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