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Posted On: October 10, 2009

Illinos tollways: New quarter mile markers

While it may seem costly to some drivers, the Illinois tollway Authority says that installing the over 4000 news is money well spent.

Should your car break down on an Illinois tollway, the quarter mile signs will make it easier for tow truck drivers to find you.

"The Tollway Authority along with the Illinos State Police, tow truck operators and emergency first responders all agreed that the quarter mile spacing would help customers better indentify where they are, especially if their vehicles are stranded and they need to call for help," said Joelle McGinnis, spokeswoman for the toll agency.

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Posted On: October 6, 2009

Department of Transportation Summit to Address Texting Whitle Driving

The USDOT will be holding a national summit this week to address the issue of distracted driving. The summit could lead to a nation ban on texting while behind the wheel. Many Americans say they support the ban.

Ray LaHood, Transportation Secretary says followers will be able to view the summit on the department's web site.

If it was up to LaHood he would ban all drivers from sending and receiving texts.

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Posted On: October 5, 2009

Chicago Bridge Safety

Since the collapse in 2007 of an interstate highway running across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, authorities in Illinois haven't said much about the poor condition of Illinois bridges. They say its because of the possibility of terrorists threats.

Recently, inspection data hs been released which details what is wrong with may of the state's bridges and what work will be needed to make keep them safe.

A portion of the Congress Parkway bridge got the lowest rating possible for a portion of bridge that has been allowed to stay open.

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