Transportation

The Transportation News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about transportation safety, roads, innovations, and public transportation.

01/07/2013 - Illinois Transportation Secretary Announces Three Key Traffic Safety Laws for 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Three important pieces of legislation supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) aimed at reducing cell phone use while driving and clearing lanes of traffic immediately following crashes are now in effect as of January 1, 2013. 12/28/2012 - IDOT, Illinois law enforcement make big plans for New Year’s Holiday CHICAGO – As 2012 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state today announced plans to stay extra vigilant in a final “Drive to Survive” push to keep vehicle fatalities down during the New Year’s Holiday. This extra awareness comes in the form of roadside safety checks, safety belt enforcement zones and other patrols reminding motorists to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.” 12/20/2012 - IDOT, Illinois Tollway And ISP Prepare For 1ST Snowfall Of 2012-13; Caution Drivers About Potential Whiteout Conditions Across Northern Illinois CHICAGO – Illinois transportation and law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the first winter storm of the 2012-2013 season and are warning the public to be prepared for dangerous driving conditions on Northern Illinois roadways. With a National Weather Service winter storm warning starting at 6 a.m. Thursday for northwestern Illinois, both the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway are mobilizing forces to combat severe conditions. 12/18/2012 - Governor Quinn Praises Federal Approval That Clears the Way for High-Speed Rail 12/16/2012 - Governor Quinn Hails Action by Corps of Engineers on Mississippi River Flow 11/30/2012 - Newly Reconstructed Wacker Drive Opens for Traffic 11/27/2012 - IDOT Reports 63 Percent Decline in Motor Vehicle Fatalities Over Thanksgiving Weekend 11/22/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces High-Speed Rail Service for Thanksgiving Travelers on Chicago-St. Louis Corridor More news Search news  What is RSS?