The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of the new official Illinois road map.
SPRINGFIELD — Amid the rush for new technology, Illinois officials are delivering an updated edition of an old favorite: the folded road map.
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the launch of Illinois’ new official road map. In addition to address updates, the map includes a new feature that features mileage between towns and marked intersections for others to plan their trips within Illinois. “While many of us now use smartphones to get our bearings, paper maps remain a vital resource,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.
“When your phone breaks down or you drive out of reach, paper maps will show you the way,” he said. “In addition, they provide valuable information about our correct condition to help you get the most out of your New Map Canopy features a beautiful photo of the construction of the Capitol in the fall. The photograph won the IDOT worker card canopy contest, submitted through Andrew Bolinger, a workplace assistant. simple access to data on the IDOT site for conditions in Illinois, Amtrak and the Tourism Board’s Enjoy Illinois campaign, as well as historic sites and parks from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Published through IDOT every two years, the Official Illinois Road Map is paid for from the Federal Highway Administration’s budget and published on recycled paper with soybean oil-based inks.
To apply for a card, tap DOT. maps@illinois. gov. Free copies will soon be available at interstate rest spaces and other IDOT facilities.