The mapping layers are organized into 12 categories. Each main category contains various mapping layers that can be turned on and off. Those categories that have layers turned on and viewable on the map have a dark blue background.
Any number of layers can be turned on simultaneously. To turn a layer on, click the box next to the layer name, to turn the layer off, uncheck the box. The map will redraw with the desired layers.
The main
categories are:
Road Construction - This layer displays current road construction on Illinois highways and routes.
Boundaries - The boundary layers include County, City and IDOT District Boundaries as well as Legislative District boundaries.
Roads - The street layer contains all the major highway and secondary roads within Illinois including marked routes Any highway with signs designating it an Interstate Route, U.S. Route or Illinois State Route. and unmarked routes Any road or street not signed as an Interstate, U.S. or Illinois State Route. Signs on unmarked routes commonly show only street or road names. .
Average Daily Traffic Average daily (24-hour) total traffic volume passing a specific point on a roadway during a particular year. Another common term for Total Traffic is ADT (Average Daily Traffic). Counts - This layer displays traffic counts for passenger vehicles and trucks.
For
the Record
For The Record (FTR) is an annual report of the awards and obligations made by the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for the annual Illinois Highway Improvement Program. The FTR includes improvements made to both the state and
local highway systems, details the status of each project in the FY 2009 annual program as published in the FY 2009-2014
Proposed Highway Improvement Program during May of 2008 and lists projects added to the program and awarded in addition
to the original set of projects.
IDOT’s mission is to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance the quality of life, promote economic prosperity and demonstrate respect for our environment. This report presents projects in the FY 2009 annual program that have been awarded and that accomplish this mission.
The awarded FY 2009 program totals $2,796.7 million which includes $50.8 million appropriated by the General Assembly from the Road Fund for state assistance to local governments.
- This layer displays information regarding the improvements made
to both the state and local highway systems.
Annual Program The Fiscal Year 2011 Highway Improvement Program provides $2.527 billion of the $12.84 billion included in the FY 2011-2016 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. The FY 2011 program will be financed by an estimated $1.404 billion of federal funds, $1.021 billion of state funds and $102 million of local funds. Nearly $2.078 billion is for projects on the state highway system and $449 million is for projects on local streets and highway systems. A total of 659 miles of highways and 240 bridges will be improved or constructed through the FY 2011 program. Safety and traffic improvements at 88 locations are scheduled. - The Annual Program displays proposed improvements for Illinois Highways .
Multi-Year Program The Illinois Department of Transportation’s FY 2011-2016 Proposed
Highway Improvement Program totals $12.84 billion and includes an
FY 2011 annual program of $2.527 billion. Funding for the 6-year
program is made up of $7.292 billion in federal funds, $4.888 billion
in state funds including $142 million in bonds from Governor Quinn’s
Jump Start Capital Plan, $2.49 billion for the Illinois Jobs Now! bond
program and $660 million in local funds. This six-year program will
maintain 4,739 miles of highways and replace or rehabilitate 763 bridges.
Governor Quinn proposed to advance almost $1.6 billion of ready
projects into the 2010 construction season. These projects are called
the Accelerated Construction Program and are listed with the other
highway projects.
IDOT Information - The IDOT layers are information collected and maintained by IDOT.
OACS Outdoor Advertising Control System (Outdoor Advertising Control System) Signs
Mile Posts
Roadway Weather Information ( RWIS Roadway Weather Information System (RWI Roadway Weather Information System (RWIS) is a combination of technologies that collects, models, and transmits weather and road conditions. A variety of sensors collect pavement and atmospheric data that can be transmitted to automated warning systems, traffic operation centers, emergency operation centers, and road maintenance facilities for decision support. The primary goal of the system is accomplished by the use of climatological data to develop road and weather information. When storms or severe weather conditions develop, this information becomes a major tool for roadway-related decision makers and especially those involved with winter maintenance operations. All of these activities work toward making for safer roadway conditions for motorist in Illinois. The weather data shown reflects conditions at specified locations, for the indicated date and time. The data for that site may not be representative of the entire area. In addition, failure of the sensors, or the equipment processing the information, may occur and produce unreliable information. Therefore, this information should not be used as the only factor in determining whether to travel in a particular area. The Illinois Department of Transportation recommends the motorist check other sources, including weather-related sites on the World Wide Web and media weather reports when making travel plans. Illinois Department of Transportation and Surface Systems, Inc. assume no responsibility for the accuracy and /or use of the weather data and are also not responsible for errors resulting from omitted, misstated or erroneous information or assumptions. S) is a combination of technologies that collects, models, and transmits weather and road conditions. A variety of sensors collect pavement and atmospheric data that can be transmitted to automated warning systems, traffic operation centers, emergency operation centers, and road maintenance facilities for decision support. The primary goal of the system is accomplished by the use of climatological data to develop road and weather information. When storms or severe weather conditions develop, this information becomes a major tool for roadway-related decision makers and especially those involved with winter maintenance operations. All of these activities work toward making for safer roadway conditions for motorist in Illinois. The weather data shown reflects conditions at specified locations, for the indicated date and time. The data for that site may not be representative of the entire area. In addition, failure of the sensors, or the equipment processing the information, may occur and produce unreliable information. Therefore, this information should not be used as the only factor in determining whether to travel in a particular area. The Illinois Department of Transportation recommends the motorist check other sources, including weather-related sites on the World Wide Web and media weather reports when making travel plans. Illinois Department of Transportation and Surface Systems, Inc. assume no responsibility for the accuracy and /or use of the weather data and are also not responsible for errors resulting from omitted, misstated or erroneous information or assumptions. )
Rest Areas
Weigh Stations
Family, Health & Safety - This category contains the address locations for Hospitals in Illinois.
Education & Career Development - This category contains the locations of Schools, Higher Education and Libraries within Illinois.
Travel & Recreation - This category includes locations of points of interest to include:
Airports
Convention Exhibition Center
Gas Station
Hotel
Museums
Restaurants
Tourist Attractions
Illinois Government - This category contains locations of government offices and buildings to include Illinois Government Agencies , City Halls, Court Houses and Police Stations.