The Northeastern Illinois Regional ITS Architecture represents the
consensus input of a diverse set of stakeholders, encompassing traffic, transit, public
safety, and many other operating agencies at local, county,
state, and national levels. It includes both public and private
sectors and spans the organizations that manage, support, or are impacted
by the surface transportation system in the Northeastern Illinois region.
| Stakeholder |
Description |
| Academic/Research Organizations |
Regional Colleges, Universities, and Research Groups. This includes Univ of Illinois Chicago, Northwestern, University of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Labs and others. |
| AMTRAK |
Nationwide Passenger Rail Organization with regional hub in downtown Chicago. |
| Area Media Outlets |
Television, Radio, and Print Media. Includes TV network affiliates, WGN, radio stations, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and others. |
| Centerpoint Development |
Stakeholder responsible for the development of the new Intermodal Facility in Will County. |
| Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) |
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
| Chicago Bureau of Convention and Tourism |
The sales and marketing organization charged with bringing both business and leisure visitors to Chicago, actively booking group meetings at McCormick Place and Navy Pier, and promoting Chicago as a destination to the visitor industry. |
| Chicago Park District |
The Chicago Park District manages over 220 facilities throughout the city including Soldier Field. The Chicago Park District manages more than 7300 acres of parkland, 552 parks, 33 beaches, nine museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, and 10 bird and wildlife gardens. |
| Chicago Port Authority |
City agency responsible for managing the City's marine ports. |
| Chicago Transit Authority |
CTA provides bus and rapid transit rail service to the city of Chicago and 38 neighboring suburbs. |
| City of Chicago |
Major city in northeast Illinois along Lake Michigan with population over 2.7 million, three airports, and 43 departments including Aviation, Emergency Communications, Streets & Sanitation, and Transportation. |
| City of Chicago Department of Aviation |
City agency that manages the Chicago Airport System, which is comprised of two major airports - Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport - and a third lakefront airport - Meigs Field. |
| City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation |
City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation includes the Bureaus of Street Operations, Traffic Services, and Electricity. |
| City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation Bureau of Street Operations |
The Bureau of Street Operations is a part of the Department and Streets and Sanitation and is responsible for maintenance of the Loop area; street sweeping; snow and ice control in the winter; hand cleaning of the access roads along the expressways; and operation of the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge. |
| City of Chicago Department of Transportation |
City of Chicago Department of Transportation includes the Bureau of Streets, which is responsible for asphalt and concrete maintenance and the Bureau of Traffic which is responsible for operating the city's traffic signal systems. |
| City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications |
This department of the City of Chicago provides emergency call taking (9-1-1) for the City of Chicago. It also provides Police Operations, Fire Operations, 3-1-1 Services Training, Facility Services, Finance and Administrative Services. |
| Cook County Highway Department |
County agency that develops, operates, and maintains Cook County highways, including pavement patching, mowing, tree branch trimming and snow and ice control. |
| Cook County Sheriff |
Cook County Sheriff provides public safety dispatch and emergency call taking services for Cook County. |
| Cook County Sheriff Emergency Management Agency |
The Cook County Sheriff’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA); responsible for providing comprehensive emergency management system that integrates all departments, levels of government, and the private sector during disasters. |
| DuPage County Division of Human Services |
Department of DuPage County responsible for enabling and equipping people with needs in DuPage County to become self-sufficient and lead enriched productive lives. |
| DuPage County Division of Transportation |
DuPage County Division of Transportation has responsibility for traffic management of county roads. |
| DuPage County Office of Emergency Management |
DuPage County Office of Emergency Management provides 24/7 operation of the County EOC. |
| DuPage County Sheriff |
DuPage County Sheriff provides public safety dispatch and emergency call taking. |
| DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference |
The DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference is a council of 36 municipal governments in DuPage County. The Conference is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing municipal public policy issues. |
| Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor Coalition |
Coalition formed between the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin to apply ITS in the corridor connecting Gary-Chicago-Milwaukee. |
| Illinois Commerce Commission |
State agency responsible under Illinois law for ensuring the citizens of Illinois safe, efficient, reliable, and uninterrupted utility service at reasonable prices; regulating the financial organization of utility companies so that they provide such services, and, at the same time, providing utility companies with the opportunity to earn a reasonable profit; regulating the common carriers and contract motor carriers of property operating within Illinois; ensuring the public safety through the inspection of railroads and natural gas pipelines operating within Illinois; and assisting the development and implementation of local 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems throughout Illinois. |
| Illinois County Emergency Services |
Represents the agencies that own and operate EOCs in counties adjoining the Northeastern Illinois region. |
| Illinois Dept of Revenue |
State agency that manages taxes for Illinois. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation Central Bureau of Operations |
State bureau within the IDOT Division of Highways responsible for the operation of the state highway system and the state's local roads and streets. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation District 1 Bureau of Construction |
Bureau under IDOT District 1 - Project Implementation responsible for the construction of the state highway system and the state's local roads and streets. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation District 1 Bureau of Electrical Operations |
State bureau under IDOT District 1 - Operations responsible for the operations of electrical equipment along the state highway system and the state's local roads and streets. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation District 1 Bureau of Maintenance |
Bureau under IDOT District 1 - Operations responsible for the maintenance of the state highway system and the state's local roads and streets. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation District 1 Bureau of Traffic |
Bureau under IDOT District 1 - Operations responsible for the design of traffic control equipment along the state highway system and the state's local roads and streets. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation Division of Traffic Safety |
Division of IDOT that is responsible for highway safety activities, inspection of school buses, trucks and ambulances; and overseeing the transportation of hazardous materials. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation ITS Program Office |
Illinois Dept of Transportation ITS Program Office is a part of the IDOT Office of Programming and Planning. It houses the Gateway Traveler Information System. |
| Illinois Dept of Transportation Operations |
Group in IDOT that includes Bureau of Highway Administration and Bureau of Operations. |
| Illinois Emergency Management Agency |
State agency responsible for coordinating voluntary relief organizations and local, state, and federal EM agencies during emergencies |
| Illinois Environmental Protection Agency |
State agency with the purpose of safeguarding environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. |
| Illinois Secretary of State |
State office responsible for issuing driver licenses and registering vehicles, promoting organ donation awareness, and overseeing the Illinois State Library and administering the state's literacy efforts. |
| Illinois State Police |
A general stakeholder entry for the Illinois State Police used when reference is to the agency in general vs to a specific district. |
| Illinois State Police District 15 |
State police district dedicated to serving the Illinois Tollway. |
| Illinois State Police Districts 2, 5, and Chicago |
State police districts that together cover the six-county region of Northeastern Illinois. |
| Illinois State Toll Highway Authority |
The authority responsible for providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of toll supported highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service its motorists. |
| Independent School Districts |
Represents the many school districts within the region. |
| Indiana Dept of Transportation |
State department of transportation for Indiana, which provides transportation system that enhances mobility, stimulates economic growth, and integrates safety, efficiency and environmental sensitivity. |
| Indiana Dept of Transportation- Laporte District |
Indiana DOT District located on Lake Michigan Southwestern Michigan border. |
| Indiana Public Safety Agencies |
Indiana local public safety and dispatch agencies. |
| Indiana State Police |
State police for Indiana that works with communities to improve public safety, enforces traffic and drug laws, investigates crimes and enforces the laws and regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicles. |
| Kane County Division of Transportation |
Kane County Division of Transportation has responsibility for traffic management of county roads. |
| Kane County Office of Emergency Management |
Kane County Office of Emergency Management coordinates county emergency management activities including disaster response and evacuation. |
| Kane County Sheriff |
Kane County Sheriff provides public safety dispatch and emergency call taking primarily for the unincorporated areas of the county. |
| Kenosha County Department of Public Works |
Represents the department of Kenosha County responsible for roadway maintenance of county roads. |
| Kenosha County Public Safety Agencies |
Represents county and municipal public safety agencies of Kenosha County Wisconsin. They provide public safety dispatch and emergency call taking for the county. |
| Kenosha Transit |
City of Kenosha Department that controls local bus, streetcar, and Metra parking operations. |
| Lake County Division of Transportation |
Lake County Division of Transportation has responsibility for traffic management of county roads. |
| Lake County Emergency Management |
County agency that operates under the day-to-day control of the sheriff and is responsible for developing a county-wide emergency preparedness plan. |
| Lake County Sheriff |
Lake County Sheriff provides public safety dispatch and emergency call taking primarily for the unincorporated areas of the county. |
| McHenry County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency |
County agency responsible for developing a county-wide emergency preparedness plan to coordinate all resources in McHenry County for any foreseeable emergency or disaster-such as storms, air crashes, hazardous materials incidents, police emergencies, etc. |
| McHenry County Highway |
County department that provides transportation and planning to address the demands of maintaining the ever increasing lane miles in McHenry County in a safe and efficient manner, and implements improved Access management policies. |
| McHenry County Sheriff |
McHenry County Sheriff provides public safety dispatch and emergency call taking primarily for the unincorporated areas of the county. |
| Metra |
Regional commuter rail agency that provides service from downtown Chicago to the outlying suburbs. |
| Metro Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) |
Authority responsible for operation of Navy Pier and McCormack Place. |
| Municipalities |
Represents the 276 municipalities located in NE Illinois. |
| Northeastern Illinois Hospitals/Medical Centers |
Represents Northeastern Illinois hospitals/medical centers. |
| Northwestern Indiana Commuter Transportation District |
District created to maintain and preserve commuter rail service between South Bend and Chicago. |
| Pace |
Public transportation provider for the Chicagoland area with a focus on travel between the suburbs and the City. |
| Private Bus Agencies |
Represents private bus companies such as Greyhound. |
| Private Hazmat Agencies |
Private companies with hazardous materials response teams. |
| Private ISPs |
Private Information Service Providers, such as Westwood One (which includes Shadow Traffic and Metro Networks) and Mobility Technologies. |
| Private Parking Operators |
Operators at private parking facilities operating in the region. |
| Private Sector Maintenance Contractor |
Private maintenance contractors who perform maintenance on regional signal systems, HAR, DMS, lighting systems, and pumping stations. |
| Private Taxi Companies |
Represents private taxi companies operating in the region. |
| Private Towing Companies |
Represents private towing companies operating in the region. |
| Private Trucking Companies |
Represents private trucking companies that operate in the region. |
| Private Weather Information Providers |
Private Companies who provide customized transportation weather information. |
| Public and Non-Profit Paratransit Agencies |
Agencies who provide services to those, such as the elderly or disabled, who cannot use conventional forms of public transportation. |
| Rail Freight Operators |
Rail operators at the operations centers of private rail firms operating in the 6 county region. |
| Regional Airport Authority |
Stakeholder charged with development and operation of the South Suburban Airport. |
| Regional Event Organizations |
Represents the many organizations whose facilities hold events that have significant impact on traffic or transit. |
| Regional Transportation Authority |
The financial oversight, regional planning, and funding body for the three public transit operators in Northeastern Illinois: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail and Pace suburban bus. |
| Travelers |
Users of Northeastern Illinois transportation systems. |
| US Coast Guard |
Ninth District Coast Guard that patrols the Great Lakes Region, including Lake Michigan. Coast Guard is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. |
| US Navy |
A part of the United States government Department of Defense, the US Navy is responsible for the operation of the Great Lakes Training Center. |
| Utility Companies |
Represents utility companies including electric power, gas, communication, and water. |
| Water Taxi Operators |
Represents private companies that operate water taxis in the region. |
| Will County Department of Highways |
Will County Department of Highways is responsible for Traffic Management and Maintenance activities on county roads. |
| Will County Emergency Management Agency |
Will County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for emergency preparation and coordination of emergency response within Will County. |
| Will County Sheriff |
Will County Sheriff provides county 911 services and public safety dispatch. |
| Wisconsin Dept of Transportation |
State department of transportation for Wisconsin, which manages the state's highway system and various programs and services such as adopt-a-highway, bicycle and pedestrian transportation, and transportation planning. |
| Wisconsin Public Safety Agencies |
Represents municipal public safety agencies, such as police, fire, EMS, and 911 operating in the counties of SE Wisconsin that border the Northeastern Illinois region. |
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