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Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP) for Agency and Public Involvement

Illinois Route 173 (FAP 303) West of Illinois Route 59 to East of U.S. Route 41 Lake County, Illinois

Job No: P-91-001-10

Prepared For:

Prepared To:

August 2011 Version 1.3

Illinois Route 173 (IL 59 to U.S. 41)

Stakeholder Involvement Plan 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2

1.1. Project Background ....................................................................................................................... 2

1.2. Context Sensitive Solutions ........................................................................................................... 3

2. SIP Goals and Objectives .............................................................................................................. 4

2.1. Stakeholder Involvement Plan Goals ............................................................................................... 4

2.2. Stakeholder Identification Procedures ............................................................................................. 4

2.3. Stakeholder Involvement Ground Rules .......................................................................................... 5

3. Project Working Group ................................................................................................................. 6

3.1. Project Study Group ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.2. Stakeholder Involvement.................................................................................................................. 7

3.3. Dispute Resolution ........................................................................................................................... 7

3.4. Implementation................................................................................................................................. 7

3.4.1. Step One: Stakeholder Identification and Development of the SIP ................................................. 7

3.4.2. Step Two: Developing Project Problem Statement .......................................................................... 7

3.4.3. Step Three: Defining Alternatives.................................................................................................... 8

3.4.4. Step Four: Approval of Preferred Alternate ..................................................................................... 8

4. Methods of Contact ........................................................................................................................ 9

5. Tentative Schedule of Involvement ............................................................................................. 11

6. Changes to the Stakeholder Involvement Plan .......................................................................... 13

Appendix A: Project Study Group ......................................................................................................... 14

Appendix B: Project Stakeholders ......................................................................................................... 16

Appendix C: Glossary of Abbreviations ................................................................................................ 22



Introduction

1.1. Project Background

Illinois Route 173 (IL 173) is an arterial highway located in northeast Illinois. The full length of IL

173 measures about 66 miles, with a western terminus at Illinois Route 251 in Machesney Park (near

Rockford) and an eastern terminus at Illinois 137 (Sheridan Road) in Zion. The project corridor is

located on a section in northern Lake County, roughly from Illinois Route 59 in Antioch eastward to

U.S. Route 41 in Wadsworth. IL 173 has two other names: Rosecrans Road and “The 173rd

Airborne Brigade Highway.” An attached location map indicates the project corridor.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) designates a portion of IL 173, including the

project corridor, as a Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA). The SRA network is a regional arterial

system to carry high volumes of long-distance traffic. The SRA network supplements the regional

expressway and transit systems. In the 1990s, IDOT prepared studies for SRA routes that included

recommendations for the roadway cross sections as well as other improvements.

Within the IL 173 project corridor, the highway generally includes a two-lane cross section (one lane

per direction) with additional through lanes and auxiliary turn lanes provided at key intersections.

The majority of the project corridor contains an open drainage system with shoulders and ditches.

But a portion of the project corridor in the Antioch vicinity has a closed drainage system with curb

and gutter. The alignment of the project corridor is generally east and west, with two sweeping “S”-

curves located in Antioch. The profile is situated on generally level terrain. Business and residential

land uses are located primarily in Antioch and sporadically elsewhere in the project corridor.

However, the majority of the project corridor is located among agricultural land.

The project corridor includes intersections with other prominent roadways. It contains eight existing

traffic signal-controlled intersections: IL 59, IL 83, a Wal-Mart entrance, Deep Lake Road (CH 36),

Savage Road, U.S. Route 45, Hunt Club Road (CH 29), and U.S. Route 41. The Tri-State Tollway

(I-94) has a partial interchange with IL 173 with ramps on the south side. This allows entry from

either direction of IL 173 onto SB I-94 and exit from NB I-94 to either direction of IL 173. An at-

grade crossing of the Canadian National Railway (CN) is located on IL 173 just east of IL 83.

Due to concerns regarding traffic congestion and safety, IDOT initiated this engineering and

environmental study (Phase I Study) of the IL 173 project corridor. The goal of the study is to

develop solutions aimed at improving traffic capacity, mobility and safety. The SRA study

identified broad-based solutions that will be considered in the project development. However, this

Phase I Study will examine the project in greater detail and will include a full range of alternatives

including a “no-build” alternative (maintains existing conditions).

The proposed roadway improvement may have social, economic and/or environmental impacts.

This may include changes in travel patterns (during construction and post construction), right-of-way

acquisition, building displacements, water quality concerns, special waste concerns, traffic noise

(during construction and post construction), and air quality, among other impacts. The Redwing

Slough State Natural Area is located within the project limits north of IL 173 and east of Deep Lake

Road and IL 173 crosses Sequoit Creek west of Grimm Road. Previous studies near Sequoit Creek



and Red Wing Slough indicate that state threatened or endangered species may be present including

aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species. IL 173 is adjacent to Antioch Lake and the project could

impact this resource. There are numerous wetlands within the project limits that could be affected

by the project. Some of these wetlands are classified as Advance Identification or ADID wetlands

which are High Quality Wetlands based upon three functional values: habitat, stormwater storage,

and water quality. In order to engage the public thoroughly on these matters, IDOT will use a

Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) approach for the development of the project. CSS involves

collaboration with stakeholders to develop effective transportation solutions that achieve these

objectives: fit into the project’s surroundings, preserve scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental

resources, and maintain safety and mobility. “Stakeholders” are people who can be affected,

positively or negatively, by the project. In other words, these people have a “stake” in the success of

the project. Travelers, communities, businesses, elected officials, public agencies, emergency

services and many others are all potential “stakeholders” in the transportation system.

Public participation is an essential part of this Phase I Study. This Stakeholder Involvement Plan

(SIP) outlines a public involvement process that conforms to IDOT guidelines for CSS and the

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The SIP is

a framework plan that is both comprehensive and flexible based on project needs. Thus, the SIP is a

work in progress and may be revised at any time during the Phase I Study.

1.2. Context Sensitive Solutions

This project is being developed using the principles of CSS per the Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT) Context Sensitive Solutions Policy.

CSS is an interdisciplinary approach that seeks effective, multi-modal transportation solutions

by working with stakeholders to develop, build, and maintain cost-effective transportation

facilities that fit into and reflect the project’s surroundings - its “context.” Through early,

frequent, and meaningful communication with stakeholders, and a flexible and creative

approach to design, the resulting projects should improve safety and mobility for the traveling

public, while seeking to preserve and enhance the scenic, economic, historic, and natural

qualities of the settings through which they pass.

The CSS approach will provide stakeholders with the tools and information they require to

effectively participate in the study process including providing an understanding of the NEPA

process, transportation planning guidelines, design guidelines, and the relationship between

transportation issues (needs) and project alternatives. In other words, using the CSS process should

provide all project stakeholders a mechanism to share comments or concerns about transportation

objectives and project alternatives, as well as improve the ability of the project team to understand

and address concerns raised. This integrated approach to problem solving and decision-making will

help build community consensus and promote involvement through the study process.

As identified in IDOT’s CSS policies, stakeholder involvement is critical to project success. The

CSS process strives to achieve the following:

Understand stakeholder’s key issues and concerns.

Involve stakeholders in the decision-making process early and often.



Establish an understanding of the stakeholder’s project role.

Address all modes of transportation.

Apply flexibility in design to address stakeholder’s concerns whenever possible.

2. SIP Goals and Objectives

The purpose of this plan is to provide a guide for implementing stakeholder involvement for the IL

Route 173 project. The SIP will be used as a blueprint for defining methods and tools to educate and

engage all stakeholders in the decision-making process for this project. The SIP has been designed to

ensure that stakeholders are provided a number of opportunities to be informed and engaged as the

project progresses.

2.1. Stakeholder Involvement Plan Goals

The goal of the SIP is to actively seek the participation of communities, agencies, individual interest

groups, and the general public throughout the project development process. The SIP provides the

framework for achieving a general understanding and communicating the decision-making process

between the general public, public agencies, and governmental officials to identify transportation

solutions for the project. The following are goals and objectives of the SIP:

Identify all stakeholders, Project Study Group, roles and responsibilities of the project and

ensure an opportunity for meaningful input into the project’s development from beginning to

end.

Determine project context with stakeholder input and concurrence.

Identify transportation problems, which can and should be solved by the project, with

stakeholder input.

Establish timing and type of involvement activities. And establish Stakeholder requirements for

providing timely input to the project development process.

Identify reasonable alternative solutions to solve identified transportation problems with

stakeholder input.

Choose a preferred alternative solution to the identified transportation problems with

stakeholder input.

Treat all involved parties with respect and dignity, in a transparent manner and in a way that

ensures their input was duly heard and considered.

2.2. Stakeholder Identification Procedures

Per IDOT’s CSS procedures, a stakeholder is anyone who could be affected by the project and has a

stake in its outcome. This includes property owners, business owners, state and local officials,

special interest groups, and motorists who utilize the facility. Stakeholders for this project may

include, but not be limited to, the following:



Residents

Business owners adjacent to the study area

Churches and schools within the project limits

Advocates for community and historic interests

Spécial interest groups (environnemental, etc.)

Elected/community officials

Government and planning agencies

Transportation system users

Chambers of commerce

Neighborhood groups

Environmental coalitions

Bicycle groups

Utilities

Others outside the study area with an interest in the project

This list of stakeholders is fluid and may be revised as warranted by the project. It is shown in

Appendix B.

Early coordination and/or meetings will be conducted with communities within the study area as a

means of identifying interested parties and stakeholders, including individuals, businesses,

community leaders, and organizations within each of the communities, townships, and counties. The

identification of stakeholders will be done through a combination of desktop searches and input from

local community leaders. It is anticipated that new stakeholders will be added to the initial

stakeholder list throughout the project. All stakeholders expressing interest in the project will be

added to the project mailing list, and will be able to participate in the process through various public

outreach opportunities. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, the project web site,

public meetings, newsletters, and press releases (see Section 4). The project mailing list will be

updated and maintained through the duration of the project.

2.3. Stakeholder Involvement Ground Rules

All stakeholder meetings will be conducted based on a set of ground rules that form the basis for the

respectful interaction of all parties involved in this process. These ground rules will be established

tentatively with the initiation of the SIP, but must be agreed upon by the stakeholders and, therefore,

may be modified based on stakeholder input.

The stakeholder involvement process will be governed by these principles:

The purpose of the SIP is to gather and duly consider input on the project from all stakeholders,

in order to produce the best solutions to any problems identified by the process.

All input from all participants in the process is valued and considered.



The role of the stakeholders is to advise the Project Study Group (further defined under 3.1

Project Study Group), which will make the ultimate decisions on the project. A general

understanding of stakeholder input on project choices is sought, but the ultimate decisions

remain in the hands of IDOT and FHWA.

All participants must come to the process with an open mind and participate openly and

honestly.

The Project Study Group (PSG) will make all final decisions, with the goal of seeking

stakeholder general understanding thereon.

All participants in the process must treat each other with respect and dignity.

The list of stakeholders is subject to revision at any time events warrant.

Minutes of all stakeholder contacts will be maintained by the PSG, with the content subject to

stakeholder concurrence.

The project must progress at a reasonable pace, based on the original project schedule.

All participants understand that topics will not be revisisted once the issues have been addressed

and a general understanding is reached.

All decisions made by IDOT must be arrived at in a clear and transparent manner and

stakeholders should agree that their input has been duly considered.

Members of the media are welcome in all stakeholder meetings, but must remain in the role of

observers, not participants in the process.

3. Project Working Group

3.1. Project Study Group

A Project Study Group (PSG) has been formed for this project by IDOT. The PSG is a multi-

disciplinary team organized to develop the project. The PSG will ensure that all Federal, State and

Local requirements are met as well as full implementation of the CSS process including the SIP.

The primary objectives of the PSG include the following:

Expediting the project development process by identifying project development issues.

Providing guidance for developing solutions to identified issues.

Promoting partnership with all involved parties to address identified project needs.

The disciplines and expertise within the PSG will depend on the context of the project. The

membership of the PSG is not static, but will evolve along with the project. The PSG contains both

public agency staff and consulting staff, as shown in Appendix A.



3.2. Stakeholder Involvement

Any stakeholder that shows interest in the project will be added to the stakeholder list, ensuring they

will receive newsletters (addresses required), meeting invitations, and project updates. The project

team will also be available to meet with stakeholder groups (Community/Technical Advisory

Groups) on a one-on-one basis throughout the project, if deemed necessary. In addition, stakeholders

will be informed about the project website where they can access information, submit comments and

view project updates

3.3. Dispute Resolution

IDOT is committed to working with all agencies and stakeholders in the study process to identify

issues early and seek consensus on disagreements.

IDOT is committed to building stakeholder consensus for project decisions. However, if an impasse

has been reached after making good-faith efforts to address unresolved concerns, IDOT may proceed

to the next stage of project development without achieving consensus. In the case of an unresolved

dispute between the agencies, IDOT will notify stakeholders of their decision and proposed course

of action.

3.4. Implementation

This section describes the general project development process and tentative schedule, project

activities, and associated stakeholder involvement activities.

3.4.1. Step One: Stakeholder Identification and Development of the SIP

This stage of the project development process includes various agency notifications, project

organizational activities, and scoping activities. These activities include, but are not limited to,

the following:

Assemble and organize the PSG.

Identify project cooperating and agencies.

Develop and publicly circulate the SIP.

Complete a community context audit. The context audit will identify unique community

characteristics that contribute to the project’s context and will need to be considered in the

project development process.

3.4.2. Step Two: Developing Project Problem Statement

This stage of the project consists of the identification of transportation problems in the study area

and the development of project goals and objectives. Project purpose discussions will focus on

providing stakeholders with background on known traffic safety problems or

congestion/operational problems, traffic forecasts, and their anticipated effects on future traffic

conditions. This will help set the stage for meaningful discussions about potential solutions and

needs.



This information will be used as the basis for the development of the project Purpose and Need

statement. This statement provides context and criteria for the development and screening of

alternatives to the proposed action. The statement of purpose and need under the CSS process is

reflective of not only a transportation needs assessment, but also of a statement of environmental

values, and community values. This purpose and need statement is essentially the foundation of

the NEPA decision-making process as it influences the rest of the project development process,

including the range of alternatives studied and, ultimately, the preferred alternative.

Activities in this stage include the following:

Commence with an informational meeting of the PSG with stakeholders to explain the

ground rules and gather input to begin developing a clear statement of the transportation

problems to be solved by the project.

Upon completion of a clear problem statement, opportunities for stakeholder review will be

provided.

Development of the project Purpose and Need statement; opportunities for stakeholder

review will be provided.

IDOT and FHWA concurrence on the Purpose and Need

3.4.3. Step Three: Defining Alternatives

A range of project alternatives will be considered to address the project’s Purpose and Need. The

alternatives development process will be iterative in nature providing progressively greater

detail. Numerous opportunities will be provided for stakeholder input to the development and

evaluation of alternatives. Steps in the alternatives development process include the following:

Identification of alternative development procedures, planning and design guidelines, and

alternative evaluation procedures. This information will serve as the general guidance for the

alternatives development and evaluation process.

Identification and evaluation of initial reasonable alternatives.

Identification of the alternatives to be carried forward.

Evaluation of the reasonable alternatives to be carried forward.

Agency concurrence with the alternatives to be carried forward through the NEPA/ 404

Merger Process.

3.4.4. Step Four: Approval of Preferred Alternate

The process will continue with the identification and concurrence of the preferred alternative and

completion of environmental processing. Activities in this stage of the project development

process include the following:

Tentative identification of the preferred alternative based on stakeholder input.

Preferred alternative refinement to address stakeholder comments

IDOT and FHWA concurrence on the Preferred Alternative



4. Methods of Contact

A variety of means will be used to engage the stakeholders and the public as summarized. These

outreach methods will be used by the PSG to keep the public informed of project development and

to invite valuable input from stakeholders:

Community Advisory Group

To assist in the development of the environmental and engineering studies for the IL 131 study,

IDOT has proposed the establishment of a Community Advisory Group (CAG). The purpose of the

CAG is to provide input on specific issues of the Project through the Phase I process. The CAG

group consists of community leaders which may include elected officials, represented officials of

each municipality, as well as representation of environmental resource agencies. The CAG will

represent the views of the communities and county within the project area. The responsibilities of

this group include providing input to the study process at key project milestones (e.g., project

purpose and need, range of alternatives to be advanced for detailed study, and the recommended

alternative.)

The CAG may meet independently but mostly they will meet jointly with project task force groups

(described below) during the course of the project. The meeting program will be designed to

encourage timely and meaningful opportunities for input, and to encourage information sharing and

collaboration between the CAG, Technical advisory group, and the PSG.

Any community outside the study area that shows interest in the project, that is not part of the CAG,

will be added to the stakeholder list, ensuring they will receive meeting invitations, newsletters, and

project updates. The project team will also be available to meet with organizations on a one-on-one

basis throughout the project.

Technical Advisory Group

The technical advisory groups (TAG) provide a means for obtaining structured input from a diverse

set of stakeholders. The TAG will focus on technical aspects of the project development process and

will provide external subject-matter information and input which may include environmental, land

use, and transportation.

The TAG will comprise of stakeholders with expertise or technical interest in these areas. The task

force members may include CAG members, property owners, general public, or designated staff and

other governmental bodies, transportation agency, or interest group. The TAG members will be

identified by the PSG, with input from the CAG.

The TAG will meet throughout the project development process. The TAG input will be considered

and will be shared with the CAG. The TAG may be asked to address the CAG to help communicate

technical subject–matter issues. The meeting program will be designed to encourage timely and

meaningful opportunities for input into the project process.



Community / Technical Advisory Group Workshops

The SIP includes methods for collaborative involvement with all project stakeholders. Opportunities

for direct involvement and focused input will be provided in the form of a CAG and TAG. The

CAG/TAG will tentatively meet collectively for nine (9) workshops at key milestones of the project.

The workshops will be led by the IDOT and their Consultant, but are driven by the input from the

CAG/TAG participants.

The CAG will include voluntary representatives from the impacted local municipalities and resource

agencies. Although the CAG will generally be limited to one (1) voluntary representative from each

individual entity, its membership will remain flexible throughout the project development process.

As identified previously, the TAG will include special interest groups, businesses, property owners,

local organizations, and the general public. TAG meetings will be held on an as-needed basis and

could be considered as sub-committee task force meetings which would focus on specific topics,

such as transportation, environment and land use as examples. The results of these meetings would

be summarized at the following CAG Meetings.

Public Informational Meetings / Public Hearing

Public meetings (PM) and hearings provide an opportunity for the PSG to share project goals and

issues with the public at large. For IL 173, three (3) PMs and one (1) Public Hearing are planned as

described below:

PM #1 will focus on kicking-off the project, presenting the CSS approach and the intention of

forming a CAG/TAG. During this meeting, potential members of the CAG/TAG will be identified.

PM #2 will identify the problem statement and purpose and need of the project. It will also present

preliminary alternatives to address the purpose and need. At this meeting, the PSG will seek public

input on the purpose and need as well as the preliminary alternatives. PM #3 will present reasonable

alternatives that were developed from the leading preliminary alternatives. The PSG will seek

public input on the reasonable alternatives. At all PMs, public comments will be collected either by

provided comment forms, e-mails, letters or through conversation with the PSG.

The Public Hearing will present the preferred alternative, developed from the reasonable

alternatives. Public input will be sought on this alternative to identify any outstanding issues or need

for further refinement. Similar to the PIMs, public comments will be collected either by provided

comment forms, e-mails, letters or through conversation with the PSG. Additionally, the public

hearing will also have a court reporter available to record verbal comments.

Speakers’ Bureau / Small Group Meetings

Staff from the PSG will be available to present project-related information to interested civic and

service organizations, such as Rotary, the Exchange Club, Kiwanis and others. Staff will also be

available to meet with small groups to focus on specific issues and allow for more specialized

discussion. Relevant project information will be assembled in presentation format and updated on a

regular basis. These meetings would occur if requested.



Project Website

The project website provides easy access to project information such as background data, a schedule

of upcoming public involvement activities, minutes of previous pubic involvement activities and the

status of agency approvals. The PSG will update the website as warranted.

Website address: www.IllinoisRoute173Study.com

Newsletters

Project newsletters will be prepared at key milestones of the project, such as leading up to a PIM or

the public hearing. The newsletters would contain current project information and mail-back forms

appropriate for comments. The newsletters will be distributed to a mailing list based on the

identified Project Stakeholders and others who have notified IDOT of their interest in the project.

Elected Officials Meetings

Briefings will be conducted with local and regional elected officials regarding project progress.

These meetings may be held at key milestones or as requested. Appropriate summary project

material will be prepared for these meetings by the PSG.

5. Tentative Schedule of Involvement

The SIP includes a variety of project outreach and coordination as outlined above. The following

table includes a tentative schedule of CAG/TAG workshops, PIMs and the public hearing. The table

also includes the general topic of the workshop or meeting, as well as the objective of the meeting.

It is important to note that the target dates given are flexible and subject to change:

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF INVOLVEMENT

MEETING TARGET DATE TOPIC OBJECTIVE

PIM #1 5/1/2011 Project kick-off, present CSS approach and intent to form CAG/TAG

Identify CAG/TAG committee members

NEPA/ 404 Merger

Meeting #1

June 2011 Introduction Introduce Project and goals

CAG/TAG #1 7/12/2011 Introduction Selection of CAG/TAG name; Stakeholder general understanding on the SIP; Complete project context audit

CAG/TAG #2 10/6/2011 Problem Statement & Purpose and Need

Develop project’s problem statement and identify the purpose and need

http://www.illinoisroute173study.com/





CAG/TAG #3 1/16/12 Design Criteria & Concept Alternatives

Establish design criteria and basic concept alternatives

NEPA/ 404 Merger

Meeting #2

Feb 2012 Seek approval of Purpose and Need

Concurrence

CAG/TAG #4 3/20/2012 Concept Alternative Workshop- Select Preliminary Alternatives

Select concept alternatives to be brought forward

CAG/TAG #5 4/16/2012 Preliminary Alternative Workshop

Identify 3 to 4 preliminary reasonable alternatives to be studied.

NEPA/ 404 Merger

Meeting #3

June 2012 Approve Preliminary Alternatives

Concurrence

CAG/TAG #6 6/26/2012 Review NEPA Comments on Preliminary Alternatives

Communicate NEPA Agency findings to the CAG/TAG

PIM #2 8/7/2012 Present Projects Purpose & Need and Preliminary Alternatives to the public

Seek public input on Purpose & Need and the Preliminary Alternatives

CAG/TAG #7 9/11/2012 Present Reasonable Alternative Details and Workshop

Seek CAG input on the reasonable alternatives

NEPA/ 404 Merger

Meeting #4

February 2013 Review of Reasonable Alternatives

Concurrence

CAG/TAG #8 3/19/2013 Review NEPA Comments on Reasonable Alternatives

Communicate NEPA Agency findings to the CAG/TAG

PIM #3 5/7/2013 Present Reasonable Alternatives

Seek public input on Reasonable Alternatives

CAG/TAG #9 6/18/2013 PIM #3 Feedback & Preferred Alternatives Workshop

Identify a Preferred Alternative for the Project

NEPA #5 September 2013

Review of Preferred Alternatives

Concurrence

CAG/TAG #10 11/5/2013 Commitments, Aesthetics & Preferred Alternative

Review the topics at left with the CAG





Public Hearing 5/6/2014 Present Preferred Alternative to the Public

Seek public input on EA and the Preferred Alternative

CAG/TAG meetings will be held on an as-needed basis.

6. Changes to the Stakeholder Involvement Plan

The SIP will be available to stakeholders for review at PIMs, the public hearing and on the project

website. The SIP is a fluid document that changes as the project warrants. The PSG will update the

SIP on a regular basis to reflect appropriate changes or additions. The PSG will advise stakeholders

of future SIP updates and will post these updates on the project website.

Updates to the SIP will include, but is not limited to, the following:

Maintaining a current list of Project Stakeholders.

Maintaining a detailed public involvement record that includes records of all stakeholder

contacts, meetings and comments.

Responding to stakeholder comments on the SIP.

Summary of SIP Updates

Version 1.0 January 2011 Initial Draft

Version 1.1 April 2011 Review Draft

Version 1.2 June 2011 Added Stakeholders

Version 1.3 August 2011 Current Version



Appendix A: Project Study Group

PROJECT STUDY GROUP

NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Pete Harmet Bureau Chief of Programming

IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4393

[email protected]

Gene Joynt Bureau Chief of Construction


(847) 705-4300

[email protected]

Anthony Quigley Bureau Chief of Design IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4211

[email protected]

John Baczek Section Chief of Programming


(847) 705-4104

[email protected]

Steven Schilke Consultant Studies Unit Head


847-705-4125

[email protected]

Marty Morse Consultant Studies Engineer IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4107

[email protected]

Cary Lewis Associate Consultant Studies Engineer


(847) 705-4724

[email protected]

Sam Mead Environmental Unit Head IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4101

[email protected]

Mike Cullian Bureau of Land Acquisition IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4280

[email protected]

Catherine kibble Consultant Unit Section Chief


[email protected]

Sarah Wilson Bureau of Maintenance IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

[email protected]

Steve Rosato Utilities Coordinator

Bureau of Design


(847) 705-4258

[email protected]

George Velkme Construction Supervisor

Bureau of Construction


(847) 705-4262

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]











PROJECT STUDY GROUP

NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Jim Stumpner Bureau Chief of Maintenance


(847) 705-4162

[email protected]

Steve Travia Bureau Chief of Traffic IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4141

[email protected]

Mehdi Geraminegad,

Hydraulics IDOT, District One 201 W. Center Court Schaumburg, IL 60196

(847) 705-4574

[email protected]

Pending Aeronautics IDOT, Pending

Lance Kidd Bureau of Design & Environment

IDOT, Central Office 2300 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Springfield, IL 62764

(217) 785-2933

[email protected]

Walt Zyznieuski Bureau of Design & Environment


(217) 785-4181

[email protected]

Todd Hill Bureau of Design & Environment


217) 785-2148

[email protected]

Robin Helmerichs Transportation Engineer FHWA – IL Division 3250 Executive Park Dr. Springfield, IL 62703

((217) 492-4615

[email protected]

Mike Hine Engineering Team Leader FHWA – IL Division 3250 Executive Park Dr. Springfield, IL 62703

((217) 492-4615

[email protected]

Robert Stern Project Manager Teng & Associates, Inc. 205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3600 Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 616-7420

[email protected]

Mark Dvorak Project Engineer Teng & Associates, Inc. 205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3600 Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 616-6397

[email protected]

Ken Smorynski Environmental Lead Teng & Associates, Inc. 205 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3600 Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 616-7408

[email protected]













Appendix B: Project Stakeholders

ELECTED OFFICIALS

AGENCY CONTACT TITLE ADDRESS

U.S. Senate Dick Durbin U.S. Senator 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

U.S. Senate Mark Kirk U.S. Senator 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

U.S. House of Representatives

Joe Walsh Illinois 8th

District 1701 E. Woodfield Road Schaumburg, IL 60173

Illinois Senate Suzi Schmidt 31st

District 37908 North Fairfield Rd. Lake Vlla, IL 60064

Illinois House of Representatives

Jo Ann Osmond 61st

District 976 Hillside Avenue Antioch, IL 60002

Lake County Board David Stolman County Board Chairman 18 N. County Street Waukegan, IL 60085

Lake County Board Linda Pedersen 1st

District 18 N. County Street Waukegan, IL 60085

Lake County Board Diane Hewitt 2nd

District 18 N. County Street Waukegan, IL 60085

Lake County Board, Public Works & Trans.

Diana O’Kelly 10th District 18 N. County Street Waukegan, IL 60085

Antioch Township Steve Smouse Supervisor 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Antioch Township Anita Dyer Official 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Antioch Township Judy Davis Official 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Antioch Township Steve Turner Official 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Antioch Township John Edgell Official 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Newport Township George Pavelich Supervisor P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075

Newport Township Richard Galgan Trustee P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075

Newport Township Katherine Newyear Trustee P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075

Newport Township Beth Hartford Trustee P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075

Newport Township Michael Gallagher Trustee P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075



ELECTED OFFICIALS


Village of Antioch Lawrence M. Hanson Mayor 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch Dennis B. Crosby Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch Jay Jozwiak Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch Scott A. Pierce Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch Ted P. Poulos Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch George C. Sakas Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Antioch Mary C. Dominiak Trustee 847 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Village of Wadsworth Glenn Ryback President 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth Tyler Crittenden Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth R. Ken Harvey Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth Geralyn Hansen Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth Rodney Johnson Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth Robert Hayden Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

Village of Wadsworth James Zegar Trustee 14155 W. Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, IL 60083

AGENCY OFFICIALS


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dist.

Leesa Beal Regulatory Branch Chief 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60606-7206

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Kenneth Westlake

Regional Contact

Region 5

77 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604-3507



AGENCY OFFICIALS


U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Chicago Office

Louise Clemency

Field Supervisor 1250 S. Grove Avenue, Suite 103 Barrington, IL 60010

Federal Aviation

Administration

Pending Pending

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Steve Hamer - 1 Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Lisa Bonnett Interim Director 1021 N. Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62794-9276

Illinois Department of Agriculture

Terry Savko - State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281 Springfield, IL 62794-9281

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency

Anne Haaker Deputy SHPO 1 Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701-1512

Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service

Erika Turner Acting District Conversationalist 100 N. Atkinson Road, Suite 102A Grayslake, IL 60030

Regional Transportation Authority

Joseph G. Costello

Executive Director 175 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1550 Chicago, IL 60604

Pace Thomas J. Ross

Executive Director 550 W. Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Metra William Tupper

Executive Deputy Director 547 W. Jackson Blvd, 13th

Floor Chicago, IL 60604

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Don Kopec Deputy Director 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606

Chicago Metropolis 2020

George A. Ranney

President 30 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603

Lake County Storm Water Mgmt Commission

Michael D. Warner

Executive Director 333-B Peterson Road Libertyville, IL 60048



AGENCY OFFICIALS


Lake County Planning, Building & Development

Eric Waggoner

Director 500 W. Winchester Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048

Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District

Joanne True District Manager 100 N. Atkinson Road, Suite 102A Grayslake, IL 60030

Lake County Division of Transportation

Martin Buehler

Director 600 W. Winchester Road Libertyville, IL 60048


Paula Trigg Dir of Planning and Programming [email protected]


Chuck Gleason

Project Manager – Phase I Studies [email protected]

847-377-7447

Lake County Sheriff

Mark C. Curran, Jr.

Sheriff 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085

Lake County Forest Preserve District

Ann B. Maine

President 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048

Antioch Township Highway Department

Mark Ring Highway Commissioner

http://www.toi.org/NEWPORTTOWNSHIP/Highway.asp

847 395 2070

1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60002

Newport Township Highway Department

Daniel Dziekan - HWY

Highway Commissioner (847) 812-9546

P.O. Box 312 Russell, IL 60075

Antioch Community High School District 117

Jim McKay & Mike Nekritz

Superintendents 1625 Deep Lake Road Lake Villa, IL 60046

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34

Greg Buchanan

Superintendent 800 N. Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Zion-Benton Township High School District

Mrs. Chris Clark

Superintendent 3901 W. 21st

Street Zion, IL 60099






AGENCY OFFICIALS


Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3

Dr. Robert DiVirgilio

Superintendent 11315 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL 60099

Antioch Parks Department

Jim Weber Chairperson 806 Holbek Drive Antioch, IL 60002

Antioch Police Department

Craig Somerville

Police Chief 433 Orchard Street Antioch, IL 60002

Antioch Fire Department

John Nixon Fire Chief 835 Holbek Drive Antioch, IL 60002

First Fire Protection District of Antioch

(under control of the Antioch Fire Department)

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Newport Township Fire Protection District

n/a n/a 39010 Caroline Street Wadsworth, IL 60083

INTERESTED GROUPS

GROUP CONTACT TITLE ADDRESS

Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Dee Dee Palmer President 882 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002

Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

Rob Sadowski Executive Director 9 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606

League of Illinois Bicyclists

Ed Barsotti Executive Director 2550 Cheshire Drive Aurora, IL 60504

Sierra Club – Illinois Chapter

Jack Darin Director 70 E. Lake Street, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60601

Openlands Gerald W. Adelmann Executive Director 25 E. Washington Street, Suite 1650 Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Wilderness Melinda Pruett-Jones Executive Director 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60603

Congress for a New Urbanism

John Norquist President & CEO 140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 310 Chicago, IL 60603

Land Conservancy of Lake County

Sean Wiedel President P.O. Box 293 Lake Villa, IL 60046

UTILITIES



UTILITY CONTACT TITLE ADDRESS

TBD – JULIE

LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

STAKEHOLDER CONTACT TITLE ADDRESS

Canadian National Railway

(others TBD)



Appendix C: Glossary of Abbreviations

CAG Community Advisory Group

CH County Highway

CN Canadian National Railway

CSS Context Sensitive Solutions

EA Environmental Assessment

FHWA Federal Highway Administration

IDOT Illinois Department of Transportation

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

PIM Public Informational Meeting

PSG Project Study Group

SIP Stakeholder Involvement Plan

SRA Strategic Regional Arterial

TAG Technical Advisory Group

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