Discretionary Grant Program Development.Benefiting a disadvantaged/economically distressed community.Implementing a performance-based program development process.Studying or implementing a goal strategy or objective within the state's Long Range Transportation Plan or one of the Department's associated plans.IDOT evaluated proposed projects based on the following criteria: 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. Statewide Planning & Research funds are used to support planning and research activities. These funds are eligible to internal and external parties.

Data purchase, collection, and/or analysis.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. Statewide Planning & Research (SPR)funds are used to support planning and research activities. Spring 2023 call for projects is underway February 24 through March 30, 2023 The final plan will be released Spring 2019. The LRTP has been created and reviewed by the public. 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 provides strategic direction for the development of the Illinois transportation system. IDOT is required to complete a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) every five years, per state legislation. 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. The primary purpose of the Illinois Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is to provide strategic direction for the development of the 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 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.Īll IDOT plans are designed to provide progressive and action oriented frameworks for Illinois’ transportation system.

State wide budget planning software