Excessive speeding remains a serious issue on Illinois roadways and across the country. That’s why the Illinois Tollway joined with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and other state law enforcement agencies to promote Speed Awareness Day.

Black leaders in local and state government gathered recently to hear from area transportation officials about funding plans for infrastructure projects and opportunities for diverse firms and individuals to participate in those projects, as well as in leadership positions at those agencies. 

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Chicago Chapter, hosted an Executives in Transportation and Infrastructure panel discussion attracting more than 80 NFBPA members to the June 28 event in downtown Chicago. 

It’s been said that engineering is the art and science of nuts and bolts. 

So, it was with great interest that a group from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois Section, welcomed Illinois Tollway Interim Executive Director Lanyea Griffin to dig into some of the unique engineering aspects of ongoing Tollway projects.

Illinois Tollway leadership gathered recently with members of its Diversity Advisory Council over breakfast to discuss ongoing diversity initiatives and the positive impact they’re having for small, diverse and veteran-owned firms throughout the region.

Tollway Director and Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair Jackie Gomez and Interim Executive Director Lanyea Griffin thanked members of the Diversity Advisory Council for their support in advancing the agency’s diversity programs.