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Take the “Road to Zero” Survey Today

(Undated) — IDOT and the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission are asking for the public’s input. Communities across Illinois are working to build “Comprehensive Safety Action Plans” to serve their regions and need your help to ensure success. The statewide “Road to Zero” safety initiative is a data-driven program led by the Illinois Department of Transportation to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on local roadways. The public is being asked to take a couple of minutes to share their transportation experiences, concerns for traveling in their region, and suggestions for improvement. The GWRPC serves Crawford, Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties in southeastern Illinois. To take part, find the survey at ilsafetyactionplans.org/survey.

Illinois · 09-09
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Northern Illinois Transit Authority launches despite downstate funding concerns

Springfield, IL (WAND) – The Northern Illinois Transit Authority is now officially in charge of Chicagoland buses and trains, but the $1.5 billion transit spending and reform plan left downstate lawmakers and taxpayers concerned. Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois transit was facing a doomsday scenario last year, with service...

Illinois · 09-07
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Overnight Ramp Closures Planned At Route 23 And Interstate 80 Interchange

Construction on the Illinois 23 bridge over Interstate 80 in Ottawa is moving on to a new phase. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, all ramps at the interchange will be closed starting at 6 o'clock this evening. All ramps are expected to reopen by 10 o'clock Thursday morning. During this time, traffic on Route 23 also will return to using the northbound and southbound sides of the road. However, traffic will remain using one lane in each direction to allow patching to be completed in the center lanes and median.

Ottawa, IL · 09-02
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People news from NITA and V3

Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) has announced that Leanne Redden, executive director of the organization's predecessor, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), is retiring as the RTA transitions into NITA. Redden joined RTA in 2005 and has served as executive director since 2014. During her tenure, she helped rebuild public trust, deliver record levels of state and federal transit funding and modernize how the region plans and pays for transit, NITA officials said in a press release. "Leanne was a steady hand, an innovator and a transparent steward. Her leadership created a strong foundation for NITA to build on,” said Kirk Dillard, former RTA chair. Redden guided development of regional strategic plans that laid the policy groundwork for the NITA Act and shaped the RTA's community planning and transit-oriented development programs. Redden will continue to serve in a leadership role with the American Public Transportation Association, NITA officials said.

Illinois · 09-08
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Traffic report as Labor Day weekend ends in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Triple A says despite higher prices, Americans across the board are opting to travel this Labor Day weekend. But as the holiday comes to a close, Illinoisans are making their way back home...which is where NewsChannel 20 Emily Jordan joins us with a report on how Illinois State Police tracked incidents around Springfield this weekend.

Springfield, IL · 09-07

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Funding Available For Transit Agencies To Expand Service

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Total of $35 million to create reduced fare programs, co-op models to offer service to eligible students. The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education announced today a formal notice of funding availability for eligible agencies to establish programs that encourage and support public school students to use transit outside of the Chicago area. A total of $35 million is available via a competitive grant process, with applications due Oct. 15.

Illinois · 09-06

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That Viral New Illinois Driving Law Isn't Actually Real

An official-looking post claiming Illinois drivers under 5-foot-2 now need booster seats. Before you start shopping for one, there's something you should know.

Illinois · 09-04

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Traffic report as Labor Day weekend ends in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Triple A says despite higher prices, Americans across the board are opting to travel this Labor Day weekend. But as the holiday comes to a close, Illinoisans are making their way back home...which is where NewsChannel 20 Emily Jordan joins us with a report on how Illinois State Police tracked incidents around Springfield this weekend.

Springfield, IL · 09-07

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Lanes Reopening for Labor Day Holiday Travel

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, September 4th, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7th. The following lane closures will...

Ogle County, IL · 09-03

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Gas Prices are at Records Highs for Labor Day

(Undated) — Drivers are seeing record-high Labor Day gas prices. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.09 a gallon, six cents higher than a week ago. The highest level ever recorded this late in the calendar year, eclipsing the previous record of $3.83 per gallon set in 2012. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $4.26 a gallon. Indiana drivers are paying an average of $3.43 a gallon. California has the highest statewide average at $5.82 a gallon.

Illinois · 09-07

My Journal Courier

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Water main break closes part of South West Street, lane of West Morton

South West Street at West Morton Avenue was closed to traffic Friday due to a water main break. A westbound lane of West Morton Avenue was also closed while utility crews worked to make repairs.

Jacksonville, IL · 09-04

The Center Square

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Rest stops under fire as Labor Day weekend nears

(The Center Square) – Illinois motorists are paying more in gas taxes, tolls and other fees while encountering closed rest stops, prompting criticism from Americans for Prosperity-Illinois State Director Brian Costin. In a social media video, Ted Dabrowski said he found multiple closed rest areas while traveling to an event in Effingham and returning north. “We stop at this rest stop and guess what? No surprise, the building closed,” Dabrowski said. He said the I-57 Prairie View rest stop was open, but Mainline Station was closed and had been for some time. An Illinois Department of Transportation worker told him the building’s septic system and air conditioning were not working. Dabrowski also said the Illini Prairie rest area was open, while other stops along the route were closed. “Illinois lawmakers are taxing the heck out of us and yet they can’t even keep our public rest stops open,” he said. Costin said the closures illustrate a broader problem with Illinois’ transportation spending, arguing that the state has failed to deliver improvements that match the additional costs imposed on drivers. “Where has all that money gone?” Costin said. Costin pointed to the state’s gas tax, which he said has increased significantly

Illinois · 09-03

NBC Chicago

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Gas prices reach record highs as Labor Day weekend travel begins

If you're planning to hit the road this weekend, you almost certainly won't be alone. More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more, but they'll be facing record-high prices at the pump. The national average has never topped $4 on Labor Day weekend. Clearly, this...

Chicago, IL · 09-05

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Illinois DOT Reopens Some Lanes but I-80 Closures Remain Labor Day

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7. The following I-80 lane closures...

Illinois · 09-03

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Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices

If you are hitting the road for Labor Day weekend, you’ll be paying more than a dollar more per gallon of gas than you did a year ago, though prices have eased over the past week. Triple A says as of yesterday in Iowa the average price of gas...

Dubuque County, IA · 09-03

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Funding available for transit agencies to expand service for public school students

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the State Board of Education have opened a new $35 million dollar grant opportunity to help transit agencies outside the Chicago region develop programs that make it easier for public school students to use local transit. The initiative includes two programs created by legislation...

Illinois · 09-04

FOX 32 Chicago

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How record diesel prices could raise costs for consumers

Chicago, IL · 09-04

CBS Chicago

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Illinois law cracking down on idling drivers near O'Hare back in motion

The cameras were supposed to be installed last year, but lawmakers accidentally left the Illinois Department of Transportation out of the legislation.

Illinois · 09-02

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Gas prices remain high around the Tri-States and across the country

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— Gas prices remain high around the Tri-States and across the country. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.12, up two cents from last Wednesday. The average price for a gallon of diesel is $5.68, up a nickel from last week. On...

Adams County, IL · 09-02