1. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Regional South Metro Transportation Summit Subject Hearing: Regional Equity in Transportation Services in the Chicago Southland Colin Powell Middle School Matteson, IL June 16, 2007

2. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Illinois Department of Transportation Organizational Structure of Modal Divisions Secretary of Transportation Chief of Staff Division of Highways Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Division of Aeronautics Division of Traffic Safety

3. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation IDOT’s Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Mission: Supports public and specialized transportation throughout Illinois by providing technical support and financial resources to local governments, public and specialized transportation operators, and rail operators. Main Roles and Responsibilities: –Oversight and administrative management of state and federal funding for transit and rail studies; –Administer several federal public and specialized transportation programs; –Provide financial support to transportation agencies and mass transit districts throughout the state; and –Maximize the amount of federal funds received in Illinois for transit and rail projects.

4. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Technical Planning Studies: Planning Projects in the Southland GRANTEE PROJECT TYPEDESCRIPTION AMOUNT FUNDEDSTATUS RiverdaleTraffic Study Feasibility study investigating alternatives to alleviate vehicular congestion. $ 60,794 Final report completed in May 2007 SSMMAFreight Study Study to inventory freight as it relates to economic development. $ 95,000 Notice to proceed issued Country Club Hills Transportation Master Plan Assessment of current and future transportation conditions. $ 100,000 In process of being executed Rolling Application Cycle

5. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Consolidated Vehicle Procurement: CY 2006 Southland Application Awards Next Application Cycle: January 2008 RECIPIENTVEHICLE AWARDED AMOUNT Country Club Hills1 super medium duty vehicle $ 82,000 Iron Oak Foundation (Olympia Fields)1 medium duty vehicle $ 53,000 New Hope Center (Dolton)1 super medium duty vehicle $ 82,000

6. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Rail Transportation Project of Regional Significance: Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) – $1.5 B rail infrastructure upgrade – Public-Private Partnership – Key Program Components:  25 grade separations  "flyovers" at six rail-to-rail crossings  replacing outdated tracks and switches  Installing better train control mechanisms 32 of 78 projects will be in design or construction by 2009

7. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Public Transportation Project of Regional Significance: Human Service Transportation Plans (HSTP) New federal mandate to identify and recommend regional and local strategies that encourage the most effective use of available transportation services to enhance mobility for the region’s older adults, persons with disabilities and individuals with lower incomes. Connecting Communities through Coordination RTA’s planning effort to address the new federal mandate for northeastern Illinois.

8. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation Northeastern Illinois ADA Paratransit Funding –IDOT’s Selected Audits and Financial Reviews Examination of 2005 ADA paratransit costs Estimates for ADA paratransit service for 2005 – 2008 Forecasts of ADA paratransit funding –Technical Assistance to IL General Assembly Mass Transit Committee / Paratransit Subcommittee Public Transportation Project of Regional Significance:

9. Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation –Clayton K. Harris, III312.793.2242Clayton.Harris@illinois.govClayton.Harris@illinois.gov Chief of Staff, Acting Director –Neil D. Ferrari312.793.3616Neil.Ferrari@illinois.govNeil.Ferrari@illinois.gov Bureau Chief, Northeastern Illinois Area Programs –David Spacek312.793.2154David.Spacek@illinois.govDavid.Spacek@illinois.gov Bureau Chief, Downstate Area Programs –George Weber312.793.4222George.Weber@illinois.govGeorge.Weber@illinois.gov Acting Bureau Chief, Railroads http://www.dot.il.gov/dpit/index.html Staff Contact Information