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Illinois Road and Transportation Builders State of the Industry . October 27, 2011. Move Illinois Program Overview. Move Illinois will improve mobility, relieve congestion, reduce pollution and link economies across Northern Illinois $12 billion, 15-year program
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Illinois Road and Transportation BuildersState of the Industry October 27, 2011
Move Illinois Program Overview Move Illinois will improve mobility, relieve congestion, reduce pollution and link economies across Northern Illinois • $12 billion, 15-year program • $8.32 billion to maintain existing system • $3.83 billion for new projects to improve mobility • Key goals and benefits • Save drivers time and money • Drive the economic engine • Build a 21st century transportation system • Job #1 – Take care of the existing system • Be the “cleanest and greenest” program in history
“Cleanest and Greenest” The Illinois Tollway is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of new roadway construction • Accommodating transit • Waste reduction and recycling • Intelligent transportation systems • Natural environment and resource protection • Renewable energy and energy conservation • Investing in technology
Moving Forward • Commitment to start work in 2012 • Starting Professional Services contracts • Putting construction contracts out to bid • Working with project advisory councils • Community outreach • Sharing information on the Illinois Tollway’s Web site