Illinois Department of Transportation News

More Speed Indicators in Illinois Construction Zones

Illinois plans to increase its use of speed-indicator boards in construction zones. An Illinois Department of Transportation pilot program had 13 speed-indicator boards in work areas last year. Radars read oncoming vehicles’ speeds and the boards light up with the …

Only 3 of 5 Car Seats Used Correctly in Illinois

About 90 percent of child passengers on Illinois roads are riding in car seats, but only three out of five of those car seats are being used correctly. That’s according to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Transportation officials …