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Illinois Department of Transportation

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implements state legislative programs and strategies; analyzes issues of special interest to the Secretary; and represents the Secretary before various state and national organizations. Its primary objectives are to ensure adequate information toward increasing public involvement in the transportation planning process; assist the news media in the coverage of agency activities; increase the department's sensitivity to its public and interpret public opinion so that agency programs and regulations will be realistic and acceptable; and to mobilize support for the department and its programs.
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transportation system, the level of service provided and the need for improvement; evaluating proposals for major investments in the transportation system and overall benefits to be gained. The Office ensures the continuation of state rail services where the potential for efficiency and economy are most favorable and minimizing the expenditure of public funds for rail subsidies. The Office works closely with the
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was created in 2009 by combining the Office of Governmental Affairs and the Office of External Affairs. The Office of Communications develops and implements the department's public affairs policies, plans and programs. This includes developing the department's policy goals and positions; prepares and
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certification for 23 key processes located in the Central Administrative Office and regional District Six. On July 6, 2006, that certification was expanded to encompass all processes involved in the planning, design, and construction of road and bridge improvements, maintenance of roads and bridges,
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promotes and assures safe and efficient mass transportation systems and services in the State of Illinois by developing and recommending policies and programs; developing, implementing and administering operating, capital and technical program projects and grants; and coordinating and participating
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providing Illinois motorists, cyclists and pedestrians with a safe environment by promoting the reduction of traffic fatalities, injuries and accidents. The Division develops and promulgates regulations in areas of accident reporting, hazardous materials transportation, vehicle inspection, safety
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develops, maintains and operates the state highway system. The central bureaus of the Division developing policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to accomplish the department's highway system improvement objectives. The central bureaus monitor the nine district programs to ensure statewide
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develops programs to improve the state transportation system. This includes working with metropolitan planning organizations in ten of the state's urbanized areas to develop programs relating to urban transportation; coordinating a surveillance program to monitor the physical condition of the
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in January 1972. The department absorbed the functions of the former Department of Public Works and Buildings, acquired some planning and safety inspection functions of other state agencies, and received responsibility for state assistance to local mass transportation agencies such as the
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provides legal counsel to the department on policy issues and proposed actions affecting any of its operating divisions or staff offices. The Office is responsible for the prosecution and defense of all litigation involving the department in cooperation with the
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liability claims, property damage claims and uncollectable receivables as well as processes lien and bond claims against contractors. The Office coordinates the purchase and service of all insurance policies and administers the department's self-insurance
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develops and administers the department's budget; manages the department's personnel system; provides accounting and auditing functions; provides centralized business services functions and facilities management; and provides management information
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hiring of numerous staff assistants – Ann Schneider resigning following this scandal. Schneider claimed that the improper hires were "recommended to me or my staff by the governor's office," specifically Chief of Staff Jack Lavin.
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independently tests the department's internal control systems to further ensure to the Secretary and to the public the adequacy of the policies, regulations and procedures and to recommend improvements.
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coordinates and implements programs concerning air safety, airport construction and other aeronautical related issues in Illinois.
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uniformity of policy interpretation and compliance and to ensure program coordination with federal, state and local agencies.
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As of February 2009, the Illinois Department of Transportation was divided into the following offices and divisions:
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oversees the implementation of directives, policies and strategies for departmental business diversity efforts.
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in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and demonstrate respect for the environment.
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responsibility, cycle rider training and highway safety Federal Section 402, 408 and 410 Grants.
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State, territory, and insular area departments of transportation in the United States
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and administrative oversight in the Central Administrative Office and District Six.
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On June 18, 2005, IDOT became the first state transportation agency to achieve
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The mission of IDOT is to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for
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The Illinois Department of Transportation was created by the 77th
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In the spring of 2014, it was reported that IDOT had engaged in
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in the state. The Secretary of Transportation reports to the
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in local and statewide planning and programming activities.
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IDOT

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Springfield, Illinois
www.dot.il.gov
U.S. state
Illinois
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jurisdictions
Governor of Illinois
unincorporated
Sangamon County
Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Attorney General
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Schaumburg
Chicago Metropolitan Area
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St. Louis Metropolitan Area
Carbondale
Illinois General Assembly

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