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:​​

 

• Residential areas

• Schools

• Hospitals

• Community-oriented areas, including cultural attractions, entertainment, religious facilities, cemeteries, service organizations

• Floodways and floodplains​

• Wetlands​

• Prairie, savanna, woodlands​

• Lakes and streams​

• Forest preserves​ and parks

• Agricultural uses​

• CMAP-designated conservation areas

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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.