Illinois Department of Transportation

What Illinois Department of Transportation does

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state government agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining transportation infrastructure across all 102 counties of Illinois. Founded in 1972 and headquartered at the Hanley Building in Springfield, the agency oversees a multimodal portfolio spanning state highways, bridges, public transit, freight rail, aviation, marine waterways, and active transportation (trails and bicycle infrastructure). In 2025 alone, IDOT delivered improvements to 21,309 lane miles of highway, worked on 815 bridges, and completed 1,181 safety projects; in October 2025 it unveiled a $50.6 billion multi-year construction program for fiscal years 2026–2031, the largest infrastructure investment in Illinois history and approximately 22% larger than the previous $41.4 billion record set in 2024. The agency is led by Director Vicki Wilson and operates under Governor JB Pritzker's administration.

IDOT's operating technology stack includes a GIS Data Share platform for statewide roadway and structure data, CADD-based design tools, a Qualified Product List (QPL) materials qualification system, the Illinois Construction Scheduling Expert System (ICSES), an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone program, and an Application Portal hosting permitting, vendor, and engineering tools. Public-facing digital products include Getting Around Illinois (real-time travel conditions), the Transportation Bulletin, the Multi-Year Improvement Plan, the Crash Reports portal, and a Technology Transfer Center providing AASHTO TC3 training. The agency is also deploying EV charging infrastructure through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and, in September 2025, administered $18.4 million in restored NEVI grants to Rivian, Tesla, and Electrify America for 25 charging stations and 167 charging ports along interstate corridors.

IDOT is funded through state appropriations, motor fuel tax revenues distributed to local public agencies, and federal matching funds. It serves as both regulator and contractor counterpart, distributing grants to local agencies and public transit providers, awarding construction and engineering contracts to firms such as Jacobs (I-290 Eisenhower corridor modernization serving over 200,000 vehicles daily) and Granite Construction (the agency's first $350 million CM/GC contract for I-290 stormwater management), and operating four digital marketplaces — Public Agency, Industry, Materials, and Permits and Sales — for its varied stakeholder groups. The Rebuild Illinois capital program launched in 2019 continues to anchor the agency's investment strategy, and IDOT is preparing to assume administration of ComEd's nearly $70 million annual EV rebate programs in 2029 under the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.

Name

Illinois Department of Transportation

Legal name

Illinois Department of Transportation

Website

https://idot.illinois.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is a state agency in Springfield that plans, builds, and maintains multimodal transportation infrastructure across all 102 Illinois counties under a record $50.6 billion FY2026–2031 construction program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Transportation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Routine Patrol, Incident Support & Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) for O&M Activities (TLAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Highway infrastructure
• Transportation planning
• Road construction
• Transit services
• Public works

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Transportation Funding: Multi-year infrastructure program funded through state appropriations, motor fuel taxes, and federal matching funds covering fiscal years 2026-2031
2. Federal NEVI Program Funding: National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program funding for EV charging station construction along interstate corridors
3. Rebuild Illinois Capital Program: Capital investment program launched in 2019 for significant infrastructure upgrades across various transportation modes
4. Motor Fuel Tax Distribution: Distribution of motor fuel tax revenues to local public agencies for transportation projects
5. Rebuild Illinois Grant Program: Grant funding for public transportation providers under the Rebuild Illinois capital program

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state government agency that plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintains Illinois's multimodal transportation system, including state highways, bridges, passenger rail, transit, freight rail, and aeronautics. It manages a multi-year construction program, administers federal and state transportation funding, and lets construction, engineering, and materials contracts to private vendors. It also operates a digital marketplace suite (Industry Marketplace, Public Agency Marketplace, Materials Marketplace, Permits and Sales Marketplace) and runs modal programs such as the NEVI EV-charging program and a UAS inspection program.

Product overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation operates as a comprehensive state transportation agency offering a portfolio of infrastructure programs, digital services, and planning tools. The agency's core offerings span highway construction and maintenance, multimodal transportation (rail, freight, aviation, transit, trails, waterways), and safety programs. Key digital products include the Getting Around Illinois travel information platform, the Multi-Year Improvement Plan documentation system, the Transportation Bulletin notification system, and the Technology Transfer Center training platform. IDOT also administers grant programs including the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program for EV charging infrastructure, Local Project Funding for municipal transportation improvements, and the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program for sustainable construction. The Materials Marketplace provides access to qualified product lists and material testing services, while the Application Portal offers access to various IDOT software systems including GIS Data Share, crash report services, and construction scheduling tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FY2026-2031 Multi-Year Construction Program
• NEVI Program (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure)
• Industry Marketplace (Coded Pay Items and ICSES)
• Materials Marketplace
• Public Agency Marketplace
• Permits and Sales Marketplace
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Program
• Rochelle Intermodal Facility
• Springfield Rail Improvement Project
• Southern Cook County Transportation Program
• Transportation Bulletin and Bid Subscription Service
• Student Loan Repayment Program (IDOT Workforce)

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,309 lane miles of highway improved in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Heartland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Heartland Community College received a $5 million IDOT grant for electric vehicle workforce training, supporting the development of skilled workers for Illinois' growing EV manufacturing and infrastructure sector.
• Rivian (Manufacturing Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026IDOT provided an $11.5 million grant for infrastructure connecting Rivian's Normal, Illinois plant to a new supplier park, supporting Rivian's $1.5 billion R2 investment and the production ramp-up of the R2 midsize SUV.
• Governor JB PritzkercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Governor JB Pritzker visited Rivian's Normal plant to highlight Illinois investments in EV manufacturing, including IDOT grants supporting infrastructure and workforce development tied to the R2 production ramp-up.
• ACEC IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026ACEC Illinois partnered with IDOT on the student loan repayment pilot program for new civil engineers. The program was proposed by State Senator Ram Villivalam and aims to address the nationwide engineering shortage and make IDOT more competitive in attracting talent.
• State Senator Ram VillivalamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026State Senator Ram Villivalam proposed the student loan repayment program for IDOT engineers to address the nationwide engineering shortage and make IDOT more competitive in attracting civil engineering talent.
• JacobscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 April 2026Jacobs was awarded two contracts by IDOT to modernize the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway corridor, including design services for the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad bridge replacement and construction oversight for storm sewer installation, with work benefiting over 200,000 daily vehicles.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026The FTA issued a directive to IDOT requiring immediate action to address alleged deficiencies in its oversight of the Chicago Transit Authority, including conducting on-site safety inspections and reviewing CTA's hazard assessments.
• ComEdstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026ComEd's EV rebate programs (nearly $70 million in 2026) will transition administration to IDOT in 2029 under the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which provides approximately $85 million annually for continued EV program funding.
• Granite ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 November 2025Granite Construction was selected for IDOT's first CM/GC (Construction Manager/General Contractor) contract, a $350 million project to improve stormwater management along 3.3 miles of the I-290 corridor, with construction estimated to begin Q1 2027.
• RiviancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Rivian is a recipient of restored NEVI grant awards to build electric vehicle charging stations along Illinois interstate corridors as part of the state's EV infrastructure expansion. IDOT is supporting Rivian's charging network deployment through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
• TeslacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Tesla received restored NEVI grant funding to install EV charging infrastructure at locations such as retail stores and restaurants along Illinois interstate corridors, expanding the state's EV charging network.
• Electrify AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Electrify America is one of the charging companies receiving NEVI grant awards to construct EV charging stations along Illinois interstate corridors, contributing to the state's charging infrastructure network.
• Rochelle Intermodal Transload CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025IDOT provided $4.8 million in funding to support the expansion of Rochelle's Intermodal Transload Center, which leverages rail connections operated by BNSF and Union Pacific to increase rail-to-truck transloading services.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): California's state DOT operates the largest state highway system in the U.S., administering a multi-modal capital program and federal funding flows (including NEVI) comparable in scale and structure to IDOT's mandate.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Texas' state DOT manages a massive multi-year construction program across highways, rail, aviation, and transit, with comparable governance structure and federal funding administration as IDOT.
• New York State Department of Transportation: New York's state DOT oversees highway, bridge, rail, and transit infrastructure with a similar multi-modal capital program and federal/state funding mix to IDOT.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): Florida's state DOT runs a multi-year work program of comparable scale and structure, administering highway construction, transit grants, and NEVI EV infrastructure funding analogous to IDOT.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Pennsylvania's state DOT manages highway maintenance, bridge programs, transit oversight, and federal funding distribution with the same state-level mandate structure as IDOT.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT): Ohio's state DOT operates a similar multi-modal capital program and district-based regional structure, with comparable exposure to federal funding risk and infrastructure-scale mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): FHWA is the federal regulator and primary funding partner for state DOTs including IDOT, providing federal-aid highway funding and oversight that directly underpins IDOT's multi-year capital program.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): MTA is a large regional transit operator in New York; comparable to IDOT-adjacent agencies like CTA as a transit oversight and operations entity receiving state-administered federal funds.

Others

• Chicago Transit Authority (CTA): CTA is the urban transit operator overseen by IDOT under state safety oversight authority, and is directly relevant given the recent FTA directive regarding IDOT's CTA oversight deficiencies.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): AASHTO is the industry association for state DOTs including IDOT, providing standards, training (via TC3 used by IDOT's Technology Transfer Center), and federal advocacy relevant to IDOT's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IDOT_Illinois
• Facebookfacebook.com/IllinoisDepartmentofTransportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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