Pittsfield receives $3 million through Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program

CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced $127.9 million has been awarded to 72 projects statewide through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand travel options and enhance quality of life in communities throughout the state. 

The city of Pittsfield received $3 million to reconstruct infrastructure on the north, west and east sides of the downtown square surrounding the Pike County Courthouse, including one block north and one block west of the northwest corner of the square. The project will now include Adams Street from Madison to Memorial, and Madison Street from Adams to Jefferson. 

“The Illinois’ Transportation Enhancement Program is an important part of Rebuild Illinois designed to support alternate modes of transportation, to preserve visual and cultural resources, and improve quality of life,” Pritzker said in a press release. “I’m announcing the largest ever round of funding for ITEP — over $125 million to build better and safer bike routes, walking paths, trails and other local travel options. We’re reversing a legacy of disinvestment that holds us all back, and we’re establishing a new day for the program.”

“The Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program gives our local partners the resources they need to improve quality of life for their communities and strengthen the state’s overall transportation system,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said. “With Gov. Pritzker’s leadership, we’re putting dollars to work in the communities that need them most, investing in infrastructure and increasing travel options to make Illinois a safer and more enjoyable place to work, build a business and raise a family.” 

Made possible by federal and state funds administered by IDOT, ITEP awards are focused on improving bike and pedestrian travel, as well as making other surface transportation improvements that promote alternative options for getting around communities.