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Formed | February 29, 1972 |
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Jurisdiction | Illinois |
Headquarters | Hanley Building, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois |
Annual budget | $9.7 billion (FY 2019)[1] |
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Parent agency | State of Illinois |
Website | www.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]