Illinois Department of Transportation

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 29, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-02-29)
Preceding agency
  • Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings
JurisdictionIllinois
HeadquartersHanley Building, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois
Annual budget$9.7 billion (FY 2019)[1]
Agency executive
  • Omer Osman, Secretary
Parent agencyState of Illinois
Websitewww.dot.il.gov

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state agency in charge of state-maintained public roadways of the U.S. state of Illinois. In addition, IDOT provides funding for rail, public transit and airport projects and administers fuel tax and federal funding to local jurisdictions in the state. The Secretary of Transportation reports to the Governor of Illinois. IDOT is headquartered in unincorporated Sangamon County, located near the state capital, Springfield. In addition, the IDOT Division of Highways has offices in nine locations throughout the state.[2][3]

The mission of IDOT is to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and demonstrate respect for the environment.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Error" (PDF).
  2. ^ "IDOT Directory". Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved September 23, 2008.
  3. ^ "Ward Map Archived 2011-09-30 at the Wayback Machine." City of Springfield. Retrieved on March 24, 2009.