SJR91 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Pinhoti Trail, requesting Dept. of Transportation to place signs in Cleburne Co., for

Summary

SJR91 is a resolution that asks the Alabama Department of Transportation to place signs in Cleburne County directing people to the Pinhoti Trail, by authorizing sign installation near Heflin.

What This Bill Does

The resolution notes that the Pinhoti Trail is Alabama's longest footpath and explains its route and significance. It authorizes ADOT, at the request of the Cleburne County Commission, to erect signs on Alabama Highway 281 on each side of the bridge crossing Interstate 20 and the bridge over U.S. Highway 78 near Heflin to guide visitors. It does not create new laws; it simply requests action to help people find the trail.

Who It Affects

• Cleburne County residents and visitors who use or visit the Pinhoti Trail and nearby areas
• Alabama Department of Transportation and the Cleburne County Commission who would place and approve the signs

Key Provisions

• Authorize the Alabama Department of Transportation, at the request of the Cleburne County Commission, to erect appropriate signs on Alabama Highway 281 on each side of the bridge crossing Interstate 20 and the bridge over U.S. Highway 78 near Heflin to indicate the Pinhoti Trail.
• Acknowledge the Pinhoti Trail as Alabama's longest footpath (335 miles across Alabama and Georgia) and its designation as a National Recreation Trail, noting that signs would aid visitors.
• Provide a copy of the resolution to the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Cleburne County Commission.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative