For a 7.5 mile stretch of Dundee Rd., from Milwaukee Ave. to Green Bay Rd., the only section without a bikeable sidewalk or path is a small section within Wheeling village limits from the Des Plaines River to the Interstate 294 overpass. Without a path or sidewalk, this section of Dundee Rd. can be dangerous for any biker who attempts to ride in the grass or on the street itself. The Village of Wheeling is looking to build a bike path to connect the two sections to help provide a safe passage for bicyclists.

Using GIS, the village planner was able to put together multiple maps to use in proposals to outside agencies for additional funding for the project. The maps show the location of the proposed extension in relation to other bike paths in the area, while also showing how the extension will help connect the existing bike path network. By using GIS, the maps were created quickly and used information from neighboring communities that might not have been available and the map had to be created by hand. No matter what the decision is on additional funding, GIS helped play a role in getting the proposal to the table.