County Engineers and Local Public Agencies

Business Information

We recognize your time is important. This section of the website allows you to quickly access information you need to do business with IDOT. Please utilize the Resources tab for a comprehensive listing of forms, manuals, and guides.

For your convenience and to further ensure transparency, details on the project development and implementation process, including Motor Fuel Tax information are available on the LPA Project Development and Implementation webpage.

Funding Programs

Funds to local governments are available for infrastructure improvements, project studies, economic development and technical support. For a high level overview, please view the Local Programming Matrix. For more detailed information, please select a program below:

• Economic Development Program
• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
• Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
• Rail Freight Loan Program
• Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) 
• Truck Access Route Program (TARP)

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Technology Transfer (T2)

The department provides the latest state of the art technology in the areas of roads and bridges by translating the technology into terms understood by local and state highway or transportation personnel through the Technology Transfer Center (T2).

Stay Connected

The Bureau of Local Roads and Streets (BLRS) subscription service for local agencies allows information to be sent out electronically and reduce the number of mailings sent from BLRS. This service is used to provide general information - In an effort to reduce the number of mailings and the amount of information sent to local agencies, some items are not sent out as circular letters. Rather, they are disseminated through local agency committee meetings. The subscription service will provide a convenient, efficient way of issuing this information in addition to committee meetings. It will also do the following:

• Issue BLRS’ Informational Circular Letters.
• Issue BLRS’ Procedure Memorandums
• Notify users of changes to LR Special Provisions and BLR Forms
• Notify users of funding opportunities
• Distribute the Illinois Technology Transfer Center’s newsletter, training program, and updates

The service is an open list; therefore, local agency and consultant employees need to register in order to receive information electronically. A valid e-mail address and internet access are required to register for the service. In order to subscribe, you must fill out all required fields marked with a red asterisk. If you create a password, you will be able to manage your account and update your e-mail address.

If you have questions or problems concerning the service please contact the Local Policy and Technology Unit at
DOT.LocalPolicy@illinois.gov

LPA Resources

To view Local Public Agency Resources please navigate to LPA Project Development and Implementation sub page where you can locate LPA Resources.

If you are looking for the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds Distribution, you can find it here.

IDOT Quick Links

The following links are maintained outside of IDOT's Bureau of Local Roads and Streets and will direct you outside the County Engineers and Local Public Agencies webpage and within other locations in the IDOT website. If you are looking for specifics in regards to Local Roads and Streets/Local Agencies/County Engineers a majority of the items can be found, as noted above, in LPA Resources.