LAKE FOREST — With support from State Senator Julie Morrison, two grants totaling over $4 million are headed to Lake Bluff and Glencoe to improve pedestrian safety and access throughout the area. The grants were awarded under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

“These projects address the daily challenges residents face when navigating their neighborhoods,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “By improving how people can move through our communities, we’re creating safer, more connected spaces that make our area an even more attractive place to live.”

The Village of Lake Bluff will see $3 million for the construction of a pedestrian bridge on the west side of Green Bay Road. The pedestrian bridge will help residents safely walk or bike to Lake Bluff Elementary School, the local trail system and Metra station, downtown Lake Bluff and other areas. After residents expressed concerns about safely navigating the busy Green Bay corridor, Morrison secured $1.2 million in the state’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the project. This ITEP grant will close the gap in funding the project, which is slated to begin in 2028.

In Glencoe, nearly $1.2 million will support the construction of an off-street multi-use path along the west side of Old Green Bay Road between South and Hazel avenues. The path will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and help connect residents to parks and businesses.

The grants are part of IDOT’s commitment to improving non-motorized transportation options and supporting local infrastructure development across Illinois. Grant recipients can be found here.