The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state agency responsible for overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of Illinois’s transportation infrastructure. IDOT manages more than 16,000 miles of highways and roads, 3,300 bridges, and 27 airports throughout the state. They also oversee transportation safety programs, including driver education courses, and traffic enforcement and fatality reduction programs. IDOT is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of goods and people in Illinois, which includes the management of public transit systems, such as buses and trains. They work with local and regional transit authorities to plan and fund transportation projects that improve access to jobs, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility for Illinois residents. The agency also supports economic growth in Illinois by promoting transportation-related industries such as construction, freight, and logistics. IDOT administers grant programs that help local governments and private sector partners fund transportation projects and create jobs. IDOT is committed to delivering transportation solutions that are environmentally responsible, safe, and accessible to all Illinois residents. The agency works closely with other state and federal transportation agencies, as well as private sector partners, to ensure that Illinois stays connected to the rest of the country and the world.