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

Lift Bridges

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!

Michigan Ave

Water Tower

Magnificent Architecture

Chicago Tribune Building

Navy Pier

Theater District

Museum of Science and Industry

Field Museum

Art Institute

Sports – something for everyone

Taste of Chicago

Enjoy one of the world’s greatest cities