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2010 AASHTO SCOTE Conference. Welcome to Chicago. State of Illinois. 21 st State 5 th largest highway network 13 million people Three navigable waterways (connecting New Orleans to New York) Diverse Economy Boeing, McDonalds, Bank One, United Airlines and Motorola HQs
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2010 AASHTO SCOTE Conference Welcome to Chicago
State of Illinois • 21st State • 5th largest highway network • 13 million people • Three navigable waterways (connecting New Orleans to New York) • Diverse Economy • Boeing, McDonalds, Bank One, United Airlines and Motorola HQs • 2nd in agricultural production
Chicago – Transportation Hub • Chicago river flow reversal - 1900 • First MPO - CATS • Interstates are named • 7 of the 8 Class I railroads hub in Chicago • O’Hare – passengers and freight • Three major transit agencies • Largest inland port • Integrated ITS • 286 municipalities in Chicago area MPO
IDOT Focus Strategies • Safety • System Maintenance • Congestion Mitigation • System Expansion
Illinois Driving Laws • No driving and talking on a cell phone in Chicago • No texting – anywhere, anytime while driving • Construction work zones fines are steep • Red Light running cameras in Chicago area
The best news – you are steps away from the best Chicago has to offer!