Organization | • | Illinois Department of Transportation | [X] |
| | 461: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | PEORIA The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and law enforcement agencies will team up to announce a new campaign and boost safety efforts through the Thanksgiving holiday. The organizations will also unveil traffic safety statistics, compelling messages to motorists, and detail the consequences of dangerous driving behavior. | | | | Date Created: | 11 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1259**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045919 Original UID: 25481 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 462: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and law enforcement agencies will team up to announce a new campaign and boost safety efforts through the Thanksgiving holiday. The organizations will also unveil traffic safety statistics, compelling messages to motorists, and detail the consequences of dangerous driving behavior. | | | | Date Created: | 11 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1254**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045920 Original UID: 25482 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 463: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement agencies will team up to announce a new campaign and boost safety efforts through the Thanksgiving holiday. The organizations will also unveil traffic safety statistics, compelling messages to motorists, and detail the consequences of dangerous driving behavior. | | | | Date Created: | 11 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1256**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045921 Original UID: 25483 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 464: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and law enforcement agencies will team up to announce a new campaign and boost safety efforts through the Thanksgiving holiday. The organizations will also unveil traffic safety statistics, compelling messages to motorists, and detail the consequences of dangerous driving behavior. | | | | Date Created: | 11 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1258**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045922 Original UID: 25484 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 465: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that non-emergency road work will be suspended where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. IDOT also provided advance notice of lane closures that will be in place for the holiday weekend to aid motorists travel plans and boost safety. | | | | Date Created: | 11 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1264**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045932 Original UID: 25490 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 466: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) launched its Drive to Survive campaign today and partnered with law enforcement across the state to kick off an end-of-the-year push to drive down the number of motor vehicle crash fatalities. The Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 300 law enforcement agencies statewide will be out in force boosting traffic safety through additional seat belt and DUI enforcement efforts during Thanksgiving weekend, one of the heaviest travel times of the year. | | | | Date Created: | 11 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1265**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045933 Original UID: 25491 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 467: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and RiverBend Growth Association today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the final stretch of the Illinois Route 255 project. This final section of the improvement project spans from Humbert Road to Illinois Route 111 in Godfrey and includes a new, four-lane asphalt pavement with an interchange at Illinois Route 111. | | | | Date Created: | 11 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1281**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045954 Original UID: 25514 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 468: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 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 Transportations (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. The agency also highlighted their effective partnership and traffic safety campaign with law enforcement, favorable road conditions over the weekend and continued motorist compliance with state laws. | | | | Date Created: | 11 27 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1289**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045965 Original UID: 25520 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 469: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a contract has been executed to repair the Florence Bridge carrying IL 100/106 over the Illinois River with the work scheduled for completion by early spring of 2013, weather permitting. The contract was awarded to Midwest Foundation Corporation of Tremont. The contractor has begun procurement of materials and equipment and construction work at the site is anticipated to begin soon. | | | | Date Created: | 12 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1349**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046071 Original UID: 25621 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 470: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, joined by federal, state and local officials, today clipped a ceremonial ribbon to commemorate the completion of a $23.5 million bridge reconstruction and single-point diamond interchange to serve Illinois Route 162 at Interstate 55/70 in Troy. The project created or supported more than 300 jobs and will reduce traffic congestion for motorists as it ensures safer travel, including widened overpass clearance to assist with oversize loads. The improvement project represents the single largest American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded transportation effort in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 12 18 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1372**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046151 Original UID: 25700 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 471: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, joined by federal, state and local officials, will cut a ceremonial ribbon on Thursday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m. to commemorate the completion of the $1 million roadway improvement project on Missouri Street in Harrisburg. The project is expected to provide multiple benefits to motorists and become a primary access road to the Harrisburg Memorial Center. | | | | Date Created: | 12 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1376**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046154 Original UID: 25703 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 472: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Department of Transportation representatives, joined by state and local officials, today cut the ribbon to announce the completion and opening of a $1 million improvement project on Missouri Street in Harrisburg. The project included constructing concrete pavement and raising the street elevation to decrease traffic congestion and emissions, and to help ensure safer travel. Missouri Street also can now be used as the primary access road to the Harrisburg Medical Center in the event of major flooding. | | | | Date Created: | 12 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1382**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046156 Original UID: 25705 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 473: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 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. | | | | Date Created: | 12 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1377**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046157 Original UID: 25706 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 474: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 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. | | | | Date Created: | 12 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1383**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046160 Original UID: 25709 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 475: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 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 Years 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. | | | | Date Created: | 12 28 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1400**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046220 Original UID: 25767 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 476: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | 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. | | | | Date Created: | 01 07 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 18**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046245 Original UID: 25792 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 477: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will host a public meeting January 31, 2013 to discuss the study to improve the intersection of 47th Street at East Avenue in Cook County. The public meeting is being held in an open house format, meaning interested residents can attend any time from 4 to 7 p.m. | | | | Date Created: | 01 10 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 28**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046266 Original UID: 25810 FIRST WORD: Public | |
| 478: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider announced today that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a Green Government Award from the Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council, recognizing the departments achievements in the fields of education and outreach, transportation and efficiency and conservation. The award was presented during the Annual Sustainable Symposium recently held in Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 01 14 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 37**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046281 Original UID: 25825 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 479: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, joined by federal, state and local officials, will cut a ceremonial ribbon on Tuesday, December 18 at 11:30 a.m. to commemorate the completion of the bridge reconstruction and single-point diamond interchange at Illinois Route 162 and Interstate 55/70 in Troy. | | | | Date Created: | 12 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1368**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046316 Original UID: 25864 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 480: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, along with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies today reminded motorists to be sure and designate a sober driver, especially with the upcoming Super Bowl weekend when friends and families will gather to watch the big game Sunday February 3. | | | | Date Created: | 01 31 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 105**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046704 Original UID: 26249 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
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