Approval of Resolution 22805 recognizing Illinois Engineering Week and National Engineers Week
2024-02-23
Background
Engineers at The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (“Tollway”) work to improve the region’s evolving transportation infrastructure, increase safety and promote the regional economy by collaborating with regional transportation entities, fostering environmental responsibility and sustainability, maintaining the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system and furthering improvements to the regional transportation network through the Tollway’s 16-year, $15.2 billion capital program, Move Illinois.
Since launching the Move Illinois program in 2012, the Tollway has committed or invested $12.6 billion in infrastructure improvements utilizing the expertise of engineers in construction, design and inspection services to implement and deliver the largest capital program in agency history while also mentoring the next generation of engineers through student learning opportunities, including but not limited to career days and mentorship programs.
Completion in 2023 of 87 contracts and the investment of $1.4 billion, which includes construction, design and inspection services, providing access to jobs, and facilitating long-term community growth throughout Illinois, would not have been possible without the contributions of the Tollway’s approximately 20 valued engineers.
For these reasons, the Tollway proudly joins the nation in celebrating National Engineers Week and its theme for 2024, “Welcome to the Future.”
Resolution
As a sign of respect, appreciation and esteem for Tollway engineers and their valued contributions to the Tollway and the region, the members of the Board of Directors of The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, on behalf of themselves, Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse, and all Tollway employees, hereby join Governor JB Pritzker in proudly recognizing February 18-24, 2024 as Illinois Engineering Week.