CDOT oversees the public way--streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys and other places you walk on, drive on, or ride a bike on.
We handle design, construction, maintenance and management of streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, bike and pedestrian facilities, transit stations, streetlights, traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, streetscapes and sustainable design. We work to make sure the public way functions safely and efficiently.
06/02/2026
Join DPD for the first Bronzeville Trail Framework Plan Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 3 at Wendell Phillips Academy High School Gym. The event will provide updates on a community-led planning process involving local culture, economic development, historic preservation and other goals near the Kenwood embankment's planned conversion to an elevated trail and green space.
Register: https://bit.ly/3OWgHPn
Check out the transformed S. Indiana Ave, 31st–55th.
This street regularly saw unsafe speeding, with some drivers exceeding 70 MPH. Now, traffic safety improvements have led to safer speeds, shorter crossings, and a more comfortable corridor for all users.
Taking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds can change someone’s life forever.
May is Bicycle Safety Month 🚲 stay alert, save lives.
05/22/2026
This National Public Works Week, we recognize the people helping keep Chicago moving every day. 🚧
From streets and signals to bike lanes and bridge operations, public works professionals support safer, more connected travel across our city.
Thank you to the crews and teams working year-round to keep Chicago moving safely.
05/21/2026
Congratulations to William Cheaks Jr., who was confirmed yesterday by City Council as CDOT’s new Commissioner! We’re excited to keep advancing a safer, more accessible and efficient transportation system for all Chicagoans.
05/15/2026
As Chicago continues to invest in its bikeway network to improve safe and convenient access to destinations like schools, parks, and local businesses, CDOT has published a series of case studies looking at economic trends before and after bike lane installation. 🚲
Building on research from other cities, the findings show most economic indicators were either positive or neutral, with more people biking and significant safety improvements.
Check out the full report here:
https://api.chicago.gov/filenet5/servlets/getDocumentContent?applicationId=CompleteStreets&documentId=%7B30AC179E-0000-CA1C-953A-DE0C6D3D2AA3%7D
Ever wonder how bike lanes get their signature green color? 🚲💚
Watch CDOT crews transform the street step by step to help make bike lanes more visible and safer for everyone.
Hey Chicago 👋 Meet Chiquita, a Southeast Side bridge operator. Get to know her and see what she does 👀
05/07/2026
Community members are invited to an Irving Park Road Study open house from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Portage Park Senior Center. Attendees can learn more about the planning process, focused on a 6-mile stretch of Irving Park between California and Overhill avenues, and share input to help shape the final recommendations.
Register to attend at Chicago.gov/IrvingPark.
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