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The vision for transportation in Illinois is for all modes to be integrated, coordinated, planned, and built with the idea that present and future travel options are user focused, economically supportive, and ecologically sensitive.
All IDOT plans are designed to provide progressive and action oriented frameworks for Illinois’ transportation system. Plan policies provide a framework to guide the sustainable development of an integrated system that is safe, efficient, and reliable, and one that enhances quality of life and supports the economic prosperity of the state.
The primary purpose of the Illinois Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is to provide strategic direction for the development of the Illinois transportation system. The LRTP vision for transportation in Illinois is to provide innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow Illinois’ economy. This vision was established in conjunction with thousands of stakeholders who participated in outreach activities throughout the planning process, as outlined in Appendix A, Public Involvement Activities.
IDOT is required to complete a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) every five years, per state legislation. The LRTP provides strategic direction for the development of the Illinois transportation system. The LRTP vision for transportation in Illinois is to provide innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow Illinois’ economy. The LRTP has been created and reviewed by the public. The final plan will be released Spring 2019.
Spring 2022 call for projects is underway February 25 through March 30, 2022
Statewide Planning & Research (SPR)funds are used to support planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the State.
Eligible activities include:
These funds are eligible to internal and external parties. Statewide Planning & Research funds are used to support planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation planning and research activities throughout the state.
IDOT evaluated proposed projects based on the following criteria:
The program schedule is as follows, which includes a link to register for an Informational Webinar:
For more information on the IDOT LRTP please refer to the Long Range Transportation Plan Plan page.
Illinois Rail Needs Assessment Study: Illinois is the single largest hub of the North American rail system, and rail transportation plays a critical role in supporting the state’s economy. The state rail network is large, complex, and comprised of numerous stakeholders with a wide variety of needs. The goal of the Illinois Rail Needs Assessment (ILRNA) is to assess the current conditions of the Illinois rail network and identify issues that may impact the quality of rail services now and in the future.
The ILRNA is a component of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) long-range transportation planning process and forms the basis for the next update to the Illinois State Rail Plan in 2022. It enables IDOT to develop and implement the targeted long-range policies, goals, strategies, and investments needed to meet the State’s Passenger Rail and Freight Rail visions articulated in the 2012 Illinois State Rail Plan and reaffirmed in 2017. This study can be accessed here.
2021 Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program: The Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program provides grants to public agencies for the planning and development of facilities within public port districts that are included in the Illinois Marine Transportation System (IMTS). The IMTS is comprised of ports located on these navigable waterways: the Mississippi River, Illinois River, Chicago Area Waterway System, Kaskaskia River, Ohio River, Lake Michigan, and the landside infrastructure that allows transportation to, from, and on water.
In the Spring of 2019, the Rebuild Illinois Capital Bill appropriated the sum of $150 million to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program with $40 million going directly to the Alexander-Cairo Port District listed in Article 5, Section 211 of Public Act 101-0029.
The grant application process, eligibility requirements, selection process, and the restrictions on the use of the grant money was developed by a committee of staff from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and have been formalized using the Legislative Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) process. IDOT sought input from port stakeholders and the public to develop this competitive program to prioritize grants for projects within public port districts to enhance the movement of commodities on the IMTS.
The 2021 Illinois Port Facilities Capital Investment Grant Program - Guidance Document and Application Form is available here.
Rebuild Illinois Capital Investment Grant Program Project Awards:
The Department received 23 applications for projects worth an estimated $280,936,335 million. Projects receiving funding for this port program include:
2020 Illinois Marine Transportation System Plan and Economic Impact Analysis Study: The Illinois Marine Transportation System plan and Economic Impact Analysis Study (IMTS Plan) is complete and can be accessed here. Web Friendly Version: Final 2020 Final IMTS Plan Document. Print Friendly Version: Final 2020 Final IMTS Plan Document. The IMTS Plan is a multimodal planning and policy endeavor initiated by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in March of 2019. The IMTS Plan provides the State of Illinois a foundational understanding of the marine transportation system and how it contributes to the state’s economy. This plan is only the first step in better integrating the state’s waterways into the state’s multimodal transportation network. The programmatic recommendations created as part of the IMTS Plan, provide IDOT and other State agencies important information on how to move forward towards integration of the marine mode as part of Illinois’ multimodal transportation network.
A video summarizing the Marine Transportation System, it’s economic impact and forecasted commodity flows is available here.
Individual Chapters are provided here:
Final IMTS Plan - Photo Reference
Final IMTS Plan - Acknowledgements
Final IMTS Plan - Report Cover
Final IMTS Plan - Table of Contents
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 1: Introduction
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 2: History and System Overview
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 3: Port Districts
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 4: Economic Value Commodity Flows
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 5: Needs Assessment
Final IMTS Plan - Chapter 6: Programmatic Implementation
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix A: Neighboring State Dredging Review
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix B: Peer State Review
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix C: Port District Specific Economic Impact
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix D: Carrier Profiles and Economic Impact
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix E: Economic Impact Detailed
Final IMTS Plan - Appendix F: Public Comments
Individual Port Profiles:
Alexander-Cairo Port District Profile
America's Central Port District Profile
Havana Regional Port District Profile
Heart of Illinois Regional Port District Profile
Illinois International Port District Profile
Illinois Valley Regional Port District Profile
Jackson Union Counties Regional Port District Profile
Joliet Regional Port District Profile
Kaskaskia Regional Port District Profile
Massac Metropolis Regional Port District Profile
Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District Profile
Mt. Carmel Regional Port District Profile
Seneca Regional Port District Profile
Shawneetown Regional Port District Profile
Southwest Regional Port District Profile
Upper Mississippi River International Port District Profile
Illinois Public Port District Board Information
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