More Articles for Chicago DOT
Safer Road Construction Sites: Yes, we can.
By John Latta, jlatta@randallreilly.com
A whole lot of highway contractors who work on our roads want to see tougher laws, fines and legal penalties for moving violations in work zones and more frequent safety training for workers on these jobs.
This information ... Read More...
Greenest Street: Chicago, Illinois
Photo: AND Inc / Shutterstock.com
It’s “the greenest street in America.”
That’s what the Chicago DOT says of Cermak Road. So it must be true.
There’s been a lot written about it, but basically, to use Gizmag’s take on it, “A streetscape ... Read More...
Highway Contractor
Old Dog, New Tricks
Even with a strong foundation and a long history, you need to be willing and able to adapt to stay competitive today.
By John Latta
It’s not 2007 anymore.
Changes in the economy, the way work is decided on, planned ... Read More...
Highway Contractor
How Chicago DOT Deals with the New Budget Realities
The Mission: Manage more than 6,000 miles of roads and alleys with less money and be greener about it.
The solution: Innovate and change.
The Great Recession has wreaked havoc in road management programs ... Read More...
