As information and recommendations for this study area becomes available throughout the project, it will be located here.
South of I-80 Overview
There are a significant number of natural resources, residential and community-oriented uses south and north of I-80. There are two distinct study areas as the challenges and opportunities in each differ. When developing a truck route network that balances livability, the team will keep these sensitive areas in consideration as unique to each study area, including:
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Residential areas
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Schools
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Hospitals
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Community-oriented areas, including cultural attractions, entertainment, religious facilities, cemeteries, service organizations
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Floodways and floodplains
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Wetlands
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Prairie, savanna, woodlands
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Lakes and streams
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Forest preserves and parks
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Agricultural uses
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CMAP-designated conservation areas
Primary Goal: Improve truck routing and infrastructure, and address community concerns and safety issues in the two study areas, North of I-80 and South of I-80.