IDOT, Illinois Police Ramp Up Drunk Driving and Seat Belt Campaigns as "Drive to Survive" Continues
CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Transportation(IDOT), Illinois State Police and nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state are teaming up
to continue the life-saving, end-of-year push of 2012 called “Drive to Survive.” In 2010 and 2011, respectively, 927 and 918 people died in motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Throughout 2012, fatalities have consistently been higher compared to last year, and as of December 20, provisional totals show that 937 people have lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes, 53 higher than at the same time last year.
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IDOT Reports 63 Percent Decline in Motor Vehicle Fatalities Over Thanksgiving Weekend
SPRINGFIELD –After launching a new “Drive to Survive” media and enforcement campaign last week, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider today announced a 63 percent decline in motor vehicle crash fatalities over the heavily traveled Thanksgiving weekend. Provisional data from Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) crash information unit reported three motor vehicle fatalities and two crashes during the four-day holiday weekend, compared to eight fatalities and seven crashes during the same time period in 2011.
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Governor Quinn Announces High-Speed Rail Service for
Thanksgiving Travelers on Chicago-St. Louis Corridor
SPRINGFIELD – November 22, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann
Schneider and Amtrak officials today announced that 110-mph rail service has started on a 15-mile segment of
the Chicago-St. Louis corridor, just in time for the heavily-traveled Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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Governor Quinn Launches Internet Campaign
"Thanks in Advance" for Pension Reform
CHICAGO – November 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today launched an Internet grassroots campaign
to increase public awareness about the need for pension reform in Illinois. Relaying a message from the next
generation to today’s leaders, the "Thanks in Advance" public awareness campaign is designed to educate
citizens about the "squeeze" caused by skyrocketing pension costs, and activate them to advocate for pension
reform using tech tools like Facebook, Twitter and email.
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Governor Quinn Announces Completion of
Major Bridge Replacement Project
ROCK FALLS – November 19,
2012. Governor Pat Quinn, joined by Transportation Secretary Ann L.
Schneider, state legislators and local officials, today cut the ribbon on a major new bridge on Illinois 40
between Sterling and Rock Falls. The $27 million project included funding from Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs
Now! capital program and created or supported nearly 350 jobs.
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Governor Quinn, Secretary LaHood Announce Landmark Railcar Manufacturing Contract for Illinois-Based Nippon Sharyo
ROCHELLE – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann L. Schneider and leaders from Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) to announce that Illinois-based Nippon Sharyo has been awarded a $352 million contract from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The contract will allow Nippon Sharyo, a railcar manufacturing company which Governor Quinn recruited to Illinois, to build 130 passenger railcars that will be delivered throughout the Midwest and California starting in 2015.
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IDOT, Law Enforcement and Illinois Tollway Launch “Ice and Snow - Take It Slow” Campaign
CHICAGO - Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials today stressed safety and urged motorists to prepare for unfavorable driving conditions this winter season. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Police (ISP) have partnered to roll out the state’s frontline winter crews and ensure that emergency equipment is ready for the upcoming snow and ice season.
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Hurricane Sandy Prompts IDOT to Permit Heavy Loads on State Roads
SPRINGFIELD – To assist with emergency relief after Hurricane Sandy, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider authorized the movement of heavy loads up to 14 feet in width and 100 feet in length on state routes, including interstates.
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