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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) engages in a broad range of
activities to provide public outreach and involvement opportunities in
conjunction with general transportation issues, the implementation of projects,
and the development of long-range transportation plans and multi-year
improvement programs.
Such activities include responding to thousands of letters sent by citizens
covering a variety of transportation topics, such as specific projects, IDOT's
performance and transportation services. IDOT responds to all correspondence and
takes appropriate action. IDOT issues an average of 300 news releases annually
to advise the public on transportation proposals, studies, safety issues and
projects. Other public outreach activities by IDOT include holding focus group
sessions; conducting surveys; collecting information through questionnaires and
public comment forms; and issuing newsletters and brochures on programs,
initiatives or issues.
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With most major projects and proposals, IDOT establishes a community involvement
process to enable interest groups and individuals to participate through work
groups, task forces and committees. In addition, IDOT holds public hearings in
conjunction with the preparation of federally required Environmental Impact
Statements, Environmental Assessments, and on most projects that involve
significant right-of-way acquisition. Information on these activities is
advertised in the major newspapers whose circulation encompasses the location of
a project or proposal.
IDOT follows federally approved public involvement procedures in conjunction
with the development of a
State Transportation Plan, and
State Transportation Improvement Programs.
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