2010 aashto scote conference
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2010 AASHTO SCOTE Conference. Welcome to Chicago. State of Illinois. 21 st State 5 th 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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