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Illinois Pollution Campaign Touts IDOT for Green Construction Practices
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced today that a statewide environmental oversight group has recognized the Illinois Department of Transportation’s efforts in implementing green construction provisions of Governor Pat Quinn’s order to reduce environmental impact of state government operations.
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Illinois Department of Transportation announces record 92.6 percent statewide safety belt compliance rate
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced that Illinois has continued to make remarkable gains in roadway safety in 2010, as the number of motorists and front seat passengers who
buckle up in the state has reached a record of 92.6 percent.
IDOT to hold DBE Public Meeting
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is holding a
public meeting on August 10, 2010, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at IDOT’s Central Office in Springfield, IL (2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Auditorium) to discuss the upcoming FFY 2011 DBE overall goal and its past FFY 2010 DBE overall goal.
IDOT Launches Procurement Reform Website
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Chief Procurement Officer Bill Grunloh announced the launch of IDOT’s new
Procurement Reform website, designed to give the public an overview of changes in IDOT’s procurement process.
Student Participants Needed for Summer Engineering Academy in Chicago
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking applications from high school students for IDOT’s
Summer Engineering Academy, which is set to run August 2 through 4 in Chicago.
Governors Quinn and Daniels Sign Agreement
to Begin Work on Illiana Expressway
Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels recently to
sign legislation that will bring the two states together to build the Illiana Expressway, connecting I-55 from south of Joliet to I-65 near Lowell, Ind.
Illinois Transportation Secretary Announces Availability of About $80 Million in Federal Funds for Streetscape, Trails and Beautification Projects
Application Process Opens for Federally Funded Enhancement Projects, Expected to Create/Sustain More Than 800 jobs.
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois’ $12.84 Billion
Multi-Year Road Plan Governor Pat Quinn was recently joined by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) officials to unveil a $12.84 billion
Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2011-2016. The proposed program aims to preserve and maintain the state’s highway system of roads and bridges, upgrade facilities for congestion mitigation and safety improvements and expand the system to help spur economic development in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the start-up of its
Highway Construction Careers Training Program. Lincoln Land Community College in District 6 was the first college to start the training sessions (May 3). The Illinois Community College Board is administering the HCCTP through select community colleges throughout the state. Contact ICCB Project Director Tod Rowe at 217/785-5003 for information on the program.
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