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CDOT oversees the public way--streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys and other places you walk on, drive on, or ride a bike on.

We handle design, construction, maintenance and management of streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, bike and pedestrian facilities, transit stations, streetlights, traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, streetscapes and sustainable design. We work to make sure the public way functions safely and efficiently.

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

08/09/2024

Watch the brand new Damen Green Line Chicago Transit Authority station take shape! The station opened this week, filling a 1.5-mile service gap between Ashland and California stops, restoring rail service to the neighborhood for the first time since the original station closed in 1948. F.H. Paschen.

08/07/2024

08/06/2024

What a day for the Near West Side and Chicago! The new Damen Green Line station officially opened yesterday, offering equitable and efficient transit for residents, supporting jobs in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor, and accommodating large crowds attending events at the nearby United Center. The station is directly across from the Chicago Housing Authority’s upcoming Westhaven Park IID, an equitable transit-oriented development (eTOD) project adding 96 mixed-income apartments in the community.

CDOT is proud to have administered this project in collaboration with Chicago Transit Authority. Beautifully designed by Perkins&Will, it features a grand stair, public art, and a glass bridge offering skyline views.

08/05/2024

08/02/2024

The North DuSable Lake Shore Drive study will enhance passenger comfort both going to and from bus stops, especially along northbound Inner Drive. And the existing narrow spaces between Inner and Outer Drive will be widened, landscaped, and equipped with continuous sidewalks and park paths to enhance the safety, comfort, and overall experience of entering Lincoln Park from across Inner Drive.

Join us on August 8 for an open house and learn more about the project at northdusablelsd.org

07/29/2024

The North DuSable Lake Shore Drive study aims to make accessing the lakefront easier and more comfortable for people walking, biking, and rolling. East-west access points will be increased from 22 to 27, achieving ADA-compliant lakefront access every 1/4 mile or less. Path widths and underpass heights will be increased to improve visibility, safety and better accommodate existing and future users.

Join our public open house on August 8 and learn more about the project at northdusablelsd.org

07/26/2024

ICYMI - OEMC joined other local, state and federal leaders in a press conference to discuss security for the Democratic National Convention.

You can listen to the entire thing here:

https://fb.watch/tyibVkhV66/

07/25/2024

The North DuSable Lake Shore Drive study aims to enhance the experience for people using CTA’s north lakefront express bus services, and increase opportunities for transit access to the lakefront. Improvements to transit mobility on the Inner and Outer Drives, including bus-only lanes on ramps where buses experience the most delays, will reduce transit travel times by over 25%.

Be a part of our public open house on August 8 and learn more at northdusablelsd.org

07/24/2024

Thank you to Chicago Department of Transportation for installing brand new Accessible Pedestrian Signals underneath the Irving Park Brown Line! These signals will provide button-activated auditory cues to improve accessibility and safety for visually-impaired residents accessing the CTA Brown Line station.

07/24/2024

Join us and the Illinois Department of Transportation on August 8 as we share and discuss plans for the future of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive and related lakefront improvements: northdusablelsd.org/get-involved/upcoming-meetings

Learn more about how the project will:
🚌 Prioritize transit
🚲 Design for people walking, running, and bicycling
🍃 Enhance parks
🌊 Build in climate resiliency
🚧 Improve safety and operations
🌳 Preserve character

07/18/2024

Celebrated a safer, more accessible Grand Ave today! This project rebuilt aging infrastructure & enhanced safety for all:
🍃Public plaza replacing slip lane
🚶🏼 Raised crosswalks & refuge islands
🚲 Protected bike lanes
🚦Accessible Pedestrian Signals
🚏 Bus boarding islands

The next phase of the project will continue on Grand from Damen Avenue to Ogden Avenue. Learn more here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/complete-streets-chicago/home/featured-projects-and-innovations/projects0/GrandAveChicagotoOgden.html

07/06/2024

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race begins today! So, before you head downtown make sure you check out these available routes!

07/03/2024

Great progress on the Clark Street protected bike lane in River North! Curbs and delineators coming soon.

This new bike lane will complement the recently installed northbound protected bike lane on Dearborn, making biking downtown safer and more comfortable.

07/01/2024

06/12/2024

Join us this Sunday at to share your thoughts on how we can make LaSalle Street a better and more inviting corridor for residents, workers, and visitors.

You can also take the survey at http://Chicago.gov/LaSalleStreet

06/10/2024

Students from Chicago Public Schools' Kellman Corporate Community School recently got a firsthand look at the upcoming Damen Green Line Chicago Transit Authority station. 🏗️ 👷 🚧

CDOT, F.H. Paschen, and the project team provided students with an introduction to careers in engineering and construction trades, while showcasing this critical transit project underway in their community.

06/10/2024

The Chicago Mobility Collaborative (CMC) is a public forum related to walking, biking, transit, public space, mobility justice, and accessibility. Four times a year CMC brings residents and community organizations together with CDOT to help build a safer, equitable, and more accessible transportatio...

05/30/2024

Great to join Mayor Brandon Johnson , Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, and community members to celebrate the start of a transformative project in Logan Square and Avondale!
- A more connected Logan Square
- New plaza next to Logan Square Blue Line
- Wider sidewalks, raised crosswalks, curb extensions & more for a safer, more walkable corridor

05/28/2024

Chicago Avenue is about to be an even better street for buses!

To learn more about this project and our Better Streets for Buses plan with the Chicago Department of Transportation visit: https://www.transitchicago.com/cdot-and-cta-announce-new-dedicated-bus-only-lanes-along-chicago-avenue/

05/23/2024

Biking is so popular in Chicago, even the cicadas use Divvy Bikes.

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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Crews are out this week pouring concrete for the new protected bike lane on Milwaukee Ave from North to Campbell! The project also includes shorter crossings and increased visibility for pedestrians, and improved connections to the Bloomingdale Trail and Leavitt Greenway.

WATCH LIVE

HAPPENING NOW: Media Briefing on NASCAR Chicago Street Race Closures and Alternate Routes.

WATCH LIVE

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Chicago Dept of Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi and community leaders to cut the ribbon at the 43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge.

Have you seen the new left turn traffic calming around Chicago? Our Chicago's SAFE Ambassadors explain how this infrastructure makes intersections safer. #SlowDownChicago

That’s a wrap on #BikeChicago in 2022! This year CDOT distributed more than 500 free bikes to eligible residents in the inaugural year of the #BikeChicago program. Along with a new bike, we also provided a helmet and safety & maintenance equipment. And the Chicago's SAFE Ambassadors provided residents with resources to confidently travel the City’s bikeway network and keep their bikes working for years to come. Huge thanks to Working Bikes, West Town Bikes & Greencorps Chicago for their partnership in making this program a reality. Along with improving & expanding the City’s bikeway network, CDOT is committed to making biking an affordable and accessible option for more people. With the support of Chicago Mayor's Office Chicago Recovery Plan, we look forward to growing this program to give more residents access to affordable & climate-friendly mobility options. The application will reopen 2023. Stay tuned for more info early next year. You can read more about the first year of the program here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/future_projects_andconcepts/news/2022/december/cdot-distributes-more-than-500-free-bikes-and-safety-equipment-i.html

This year CDOT and the Chicago Department of Aviation implemented the Midway Smart Corridor Project – an innovative new system that provides real-time traffic information to people traveling to and from Chicago Midway International Airport. This helps people plan their travel and balances traffic along arterial streets around the airport. New monitors installed inside Midway Airport display travel times to downtown and various suburban locations by car, bus, and train. And dynamic message boards on I-55 show travel times to Midway through Central Ave., Cicero Ave., & Pulaski Rd., with the goal of better balancing traffic from I-55 to the airport between the three approaches.

This new federal investment is great news for Chicago and the Englewood community. CDOT is excited to work with neighborhood stakesholders, City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development, and our federal partners to help make the Englewood Nature Trail a reality. This project is part of a citywide vision of trails and corridors that will better connect people to transit, housing, and parks citywide & improve quality of life for Chicagoans. 🌳 🚶🏽‍♀️ 🚲 🍃

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Chicago will always be a city of resiliency and hope. Violence has no place in our communities or on our streets, and we will do everything to address its root causes.

🗣Have you been to betterstreetsforbuses.com yet? Use an interactive map to tell us what bus corridors you think are most important. 🚎 Your input will help guide future investment in Chicago street infrastructure! #betterstreetsforbuses #YourCDOT #YourMobility