Transportation

ISP launches Operation Fatal 4 for Labor Day weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 11:04am

ISP launches Operation Fatal 4 for Labor Day weekend

(KFVS) - Illinois State Police statewide are reminding drivers to make safety their number one priority while driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

The Labor Day weekend is one the busiest driving periods and thousands of drivers are expected to hit the roadways and interstates nationwide.

ISP says Law Enforcement officials will push for ZERO fatalities by enforcing the four most common traffic violations: Speeding; DUI; seat belts; and distracted driving.

"Drunk driving remains a serious, unacceptable threat to our families and our communities," said District 13 Commander Thomas Stehley. "Our campaign is clear – if you choose to drive drunk, you will be held accountable."

ISP officials will also be working closely with the Statewide Terrorism Intelligence Center monitoring intelligence and special alerts looking for suspicious vehicles and criminal activity crossing state lines.

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Ill. increases fight against drunk driving, seat belt law violators over Labor Day weekend

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012, 10:49am

Ill. increases fight against drunk driving, seat belt law violators over Labor Day weekend

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and almost 350 local law enforcement agencies will be increasing patrol activities for the Labor Day weekend to make Illinois roads safer for the holiday.

Through Sept. 3, police will be cracking down on impaired driving and seat belt law violations by conducting over 200 road safety checks and hundreds of additional impaired driving and seat belt saturation patrols. Drivers are being reminded to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket."

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IDOT says railroad crews to make repairs to IL 146 crossing

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 12:15pm

IDOT says railroad crews to make repairs to IL 146 crossing

WARE, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Transportation says a Union Pacific Railroad crew will be making repairs to the IL 146 crossing at Ware near the intersection of IL 3 on Monday, September 17.

IDOT says the crews will be working starting at 7 a.m. and the repairs are expected to take one day.

They say drivers should follow marked detour routes. No traffic will be permitted through the construction area at any time during the repair.

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Operation Teen Safe Driving launched at State Fair

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, August 11th, 2012, 10:00am

Operation Teen Safe Driving launched at State Fair

(KFVS) - Illinois Department of Transportation officials were joined Friday by representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and state police to kick-off the sixth year of Operation Teen Safe Driving at the state fairgrounds.

According to IDOT, the statewide program, led by their Division of Traffic Safety, is the first-of-its kind across the nation, and has contributed to a 48 percent decline in teen fatalities over the past five years.

"OTSD has proven to be a unique and impactful public-private partnership that utilizes the creativity of Illinois students to further boost traffic safety in schools and communities across the state," said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. "The overwhelming value of peer-to-peer influence and innovation drives the program to accomplish continual success, and we encourage all interested high schools to participate this year as well."

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IDOT receives program grant for over $3 million

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 30th, 2012, 5:12pm

IDOT receives program grant for over $3 million

UNION COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello announced Monday that the Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $3,341,000 Interstate Maintenance Discretionary program grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

According to Costello, the money will be used for rehabilitation work on I-57 in Pulaski and Union Counties.

"Maintaining our transportation infrastructure is critical to economic development and improves safety," said Costello. "When our roads and bridges are in good shape, we create jobs and commerce moves more efficiently, saving time and money. With this in mind, Congress recently passed a new highway bill to ensure that this type of funding is available for the next several years."

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Gov.Quinn signs laws to improve road safety

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Friday, July 20th, 2012, 11:44am

Gov.Quinn signs laws to improve road safety

SPRINGFIELD, IL (KFVS) - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed four new laws to help improve road safety in the state by reducing speeding and distracted driving.

Julie’s Law, named after a Chicago-area crash victim, and several additional laws that restrict cell phone usage in school and construction zones.

“By working together, we can deter reckless driving behavior and create safer roads across our state,” Governor Quinn said. “These new laws will protect children and families, and prevent dangerous trends such as speeding and distracted driving.”

The governor was joined by legislators, community leaders and families of crash victims.

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