Monday March 27, 2023

Last Call!

2023-2024 ILLBA Board of Directors - Nominations Now Open

There are five (5) open board seats (including one vendor/supplier seat) for the upcoming board of directors election.

Nomination qualifications per the ILLBA Bylaws:

• ILLBA member (operator or vendor) in good standing for two (2) consecutive years prior to election  (for exception consideration, please contact Lynn Kafkes, Nominating Committee Chair)
• Timely payment of dues prior to submission of the Slate of Candidates by the Nominating Committee
• Terms are for two years

If you (or someone you know) has a desire to get involved and give back to the industry, please contact Lynn Kafkes for nomination details.

Deadline for nominations is Friday March 31st, 5PM.

Chris Thomsen

TTC Worldwide LLC

(The Transportation Consultants)

855-524-4227

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Map 2023 - click here

Reminder: Interstate 90 (I-90)/Kennedy Expressway Bridge Rehabilitation Began March 20th

The Illinois Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street. The estimated $150 million project consists of rehabilitating 36 bridge structures and the Reversible Lane Access Control (REVLAC) system, replacing overhead sign-structures, installing new signage and modernized LED lights, pavement patching and structural painting. Additionally, Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will be painted and new LED lighting installed.

An FAQ about the project can be found by clicking here.

The work will take place over three consecutive construction seasons, broken down into the following stages:

• Stage 1 – Inbound Kennedy: Click here for stage 1 fact sheet.
• Stage 2 – Reversible Express Lanes: Click here for stage 2 fact sheet.
• Stage 3 – Outbound Kennedy: Click here for stage 3 fact sheet.

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IDOT Construction Projects

For a list of the construction projects around Illinois by district, click here

Did You Miss Breakfast With The ILLBA ?

(We missed YOU!)

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first in person meeting of 2022. Great breakfast and and a lively discussion with networking tips and insights led by Iliyana Zecheva of Production Transport.

Our next breakfast meeting is Tuesday June 13th - mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

News You Can Use

Lawmakers Eye Tougher Safety Standards For Uber, Lyft

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would hold rideshare companies to a stricter standard of care for their passengers. Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are currently exempt from the so-called “common carrier” standard that applies to other forms of transportation like taxis, railroads and airlines. It means that entities moving travelers from point A to point B are held to a high standard of keeping those passengers safe from harm.

Click here for news clip from WTTW

US Must Boost Air Traffic Control Staff As Travel

Demand Rises

The United States government said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs more air traffic controllers as more and more Americans take to the skies.

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