Next Capital Plan
The Illinois Tollway launched the planning process to help inform, shape and develop its next capital plan and provide a framework to advance its long-term capital priorities.
The planning process will bring together voices from stakeholders, drivers and partners across the region and will result in an open, transparent and impactful capital program.
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-Governor JB Pritzker
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Highlights
Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse announced the creation of a Stakeholder Advisory Team (SAT) responsible for advising and providing recommendations to the agency as it develops the next capital plan and provide a framework to advance its long-term capital priorities.
The SAT is comprised of leaders representing non-profit, civic, business, labor, environmental, transportation and advocacy organizations representing the 12-county region. The SAT members will help the Tollway define program goals, provide guidance and regional input on the scope and impact of the next long-term capital plan.
STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY TEAM MEMBERS
- Nick Jarmusz, AAA – The Auto Club Group
- Kevin Artl, American Council of Engineering Companies
- Kareem Broughton, Black Contractors United
- Arielle Johnson, Business Leadership Council
- Nina Idemudia, Center for Neighborhood Technology
- George Wright, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
- Robert Reiter, Jr., Chicago Federation of Labor
- Dr. Lisa Bly-Jones, Chicago Jobs Council
- Erin Aleman, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- Debra Jennings-Johnson, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
- Karen Freeman-Wilson, Chicago Urban League
- Mike Macellaio, Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council
- Jack Lavin, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
- Rich Gamble, Choose Chicago
- Gil Quiniones, ComEd
- Tom Kotarac, Commercial Club of Chicago
- Dorval Carter, Jr. Chicago Transit Authority
- Dr. Jerry Bell, Jr., Elite SDVOB Network
- Becky Knox, EVBox
- Cindy Gustafson, Federation of Women Contractors
- Ivan Solis, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
- Megha Lakhchaura, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Jaime di Paulo, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Erik Varela, Illinois International Port District
- Mark Denzler, Illinois Manufacturers Association
- Brad Cole, Illinois Municipal League
- Tim Butler, Illinois Railroad Association
- Mike Sturino, Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association
- Larry Ivory, Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce
- Matt Hart, Illinois Trucking Association
- Caroline Portlock, Illinois Workforce Partnership
- Dan Seals, Intersect Illinois
- Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners
- Brian Robb, Lion Electric
- Jim Derwinski, Metra
- Chris Conley, Metropolitan Planning Council
- Jill Koski, Morton Arboretum
- Wendell Dallas, Nicor
- Michael Davidson, Openlands
- Melinda Metzger, Pace Suburban Bus
- Leanne Redden, Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
- Michael Dunn, Rockford Metropolitan Area Planning Organization
- Dorri McWhorter, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
INNOVATION
The Illinois Tollway is committed to leading efforts to invest in innovative solutions that help drive the region forward. The Tollway will examine the technologies and policies to deliver quality infrastructure to customers, advance a sustainable region and develop an environment for future growth.
Whether it is through its award-winning back office infrastructure, its ability to expand its fiber optic network or its commitment to expanding electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the system, this next capital program will be innovative.
EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Transportation infrastructure connects people to opportunities including safe housing, nutritious food, physical activity, education and job opportunities. For far too long transportation planning has been a decentralized activity that resulted in a disinvestment in underserved communities and underrepresentation of disadvantaged communities in the planning, project development, construction, operations and maintenance of the transportation system.
This next capital plan builds on a strong track record of working with communities, invest in small and diverse owned businesses and develop a pipeline to attract talent. The next capital plan will improve access for all Illinoisians – access that facilitates social and economic opportunities and meets the needs of all community members, particularly those identified as underserved, disadvantaged and overburdened.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Illinois Tollway has a long-established commitment to diversity. Diversity is an integral part of all the Tollway’s business operations with an emphasis on providing small, diverse and veteran-owned firms with contract opportunities for construction, professional engineering services and goods and services, as well as helping small and diverse businesses grow and succeed and creating jobs for underrepresented individuals.
Through its ongoing data-driven approach, the Tollway is committed to further develop and support programs and services that will increase access to economic opportunities for minorities, women and veterans, as well as job opportunities for historically underrepresented individuals.
SUSTAINABILITY
The Illinois Tollway will focus on sustainability – both environmentally and financially to make Tollway use affordable for those who face financial constraints and find new ways to make clean environmental-friendly investments.
As the Tollway delivers transportation solutions and infrastructure, the agency plans to support economic vitality, help meet social needs and develop infrastructure that is an asset to communities.
