1. 2010 AASHTO SCOTE Conference Welcome to Chicago

2. State of Illinois 21 st State 5 th largest highway network 13 million people Three navigable waterways (connecting New Orleans to New York) Diverse Economy – Boeing, McDonalds, Bank One, United Airlines and Motorola HQs – 2 nd in agricultural production

3. Chicago – Transportation Hub Chicago river flow reversal - 1900 First MPO - CATS Interstates are named 7 of the 8 Class I railroads hub in Chicago O’Hare – passengers and freight Three major transit agencies Largest inland port Integrated ITS 286 municipalities in Chicago area MPO

4. Lift Bridges

5. IDOT Focus Strategies Safety System Maintenance Congestion Mitigation System Expansion

6. Illinois Driving Laws No driving and talking on a cell phone in Chicago No texting – anywhere, anytime while driving Construction work zones fines are steep Red Light running cameras in Chicago area

7. The best news – you are steps away from the best Chicago has to offer!

8. Michigan Ave

9. Water Tower

10. Magnificent Architecture

11. Chicago Tribune Building

12. Navy Pier

13. Theater District

14. Museum of Science and Industry

15. Field Museum

16. Art Institute

17. Sports – something for everyone

18. Taste of Chicago

19. Enjoy one of the world’s greatest cities