Oak Forest set to open new Metra station on Dec. 20th
“I can’t think of a better Christmas gift for commuters,” Mayor Hank Kuspa said in the release. “They have been very patient throughout...
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Dec 12, 2013
IL Route 394 and IL Route 1 Corridor Study
Timeline: December 19, 2013 – Proposals due Early January, 2014 – Interview consultants (if necessary) Late January, 2014 – Award contract
Dec 12, 2013
NIRPC passes Illiana Expressway
The vote means plans for the expressway can soon be submitted for final federal approvals and a search for private investors can kick...
Dec 6, 2013
Transportation, land use and economic development study anticipates tremendous amount of growth
If and when a proposed east-west toll way materializes between Interstates 55 and 65, the north-south Ill. Route 394/Ill. Route 1...
Dec 5, 2013
Cook County officials hold line on property tax levy, approves Phoenix and Harvey road projects
The Cook County Board gave its approval Wednesday to a property tax levy for the upcoming year that they say remains at the same level it...
Dec 3, 2013
NIRPC committee gives thumbs up to Illiana Expressway
The vote was 18 in favor to 8 against, with one abstention at the morning meeting of the NIRPC Transportation Policy Committee at the...
Nov 19, 2013
Study to determine economic development along Ill. 394, Ill. 1
Village Administrator Tom Durkin said the report coincides with another study municipal officials are doing to improve their retail...
Nov 18, 2013
December 4: Illiana DBE and Industry Outreach Event
Illinois and Indiana Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Industry Firms Invited to Attend The Illinois Department of Transportation...
Nov 18, 2013
Request for Proposals (RFP) for IL Route 394 and IL Route 1 Corridor Study
Timeline: A non-mandatory, pre-bid information session will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 AM at the SSMMA offices, 1904 W....
Nov 13, 2013
Indiana kicks off investor search for Illiana Expressway
The request for qualifications issued by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Finance Authority on Tuesday also...
Nov 12, 2013
CrossRail Chicago Plans Unveiled
To learn more about CrossRail Chicago, read Greg Hinz’s column in Crain’s Chicago Business.
Nov 8, 2013
Nov. 9-10, 16-17: Road closures due to I-294/I-57 beam installation
BEAM INSTALLATION OVER THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY (I-294) SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS WEEKEND FOR I-294/I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT Work will...
Nov 1, 2013
Transportation update
Surface Transportation Program The SSMMA Transportation Committee met on October 1st in South Chicago Heights. Two major actions were...
Nov 1, 2013
2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program grant applications are now available
The solicitation for the 2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program is now open. Please download this letter or visit this link for...
Oct 29, 2013
Rail leaders tout economic impact
Railroad industry leaders from around the country gathered Friday in downtown Chicago for a summit on the economic importance of...
Oct 17, 2013
CMAP’s MPO Policy Committee approves Illiana Expressway for “Go to 2040” plan
A key committee at the Chicago region’s lead planning agency gave a major boost Thursday to the Illiana Expressway, opening the door to...
Oct 17, 2013
Southeast Rail board to consider reroute of proposed commuter line
Two members of the Metra commuter railroad board told the Southeast Commuter Rail Transit District to have trains run from Crete north to...
Oct 16, 2013
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressmen Adam Kinzinger and Bill Foster urge MPO to include Illiana Ex
In the letter, the Representatives urge members to support the inclusion of the Illiana, saying: The Chicago Metropolitan Area as a whole...
Oct 16, 2013
Metra Notice: Englewood Flyover bridge work to require Dan Ryan closures
The construction of a major railroad bridge over the Dan Ryan Expressway will impact highway drivers during overnight periods from Oct....
Oct 15, 2013
Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson: A Note From “Nowhere-land”
Sen. Toi Hutchinson (right) discusses the Illiana Expressway, South Suburban Airport and other regional issues with Gov Quinn, south...
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