Springfield-sangamon county regional planning commission - west loop/south growth area study updates for springfield and sangamon county

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $240,000 to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on May 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant funds regional planning and study updates for the West Loop/South Growth Area in Springfield and Sangamon County, Illinois, representing planning and analysis activities eligible under the federal-aid highway program. The work is being conducted through the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission and classified as Function G81, which encompasses transportation planning and related analytical services.

The grant supports comprehensive transportation planning initiatives for identified growth corridors within the Springfield-Sangamon County region. As a formula grant under CFDA 20.205, this award provides federal financial assistance for highway planning activities that enable states and regional entities to develop prioritized, data-driven transportation projects. The funding enables IDOT to conduct strategic planning analysis for the West Loop and South Growth Area, supporting long-term infrastructure decision-making and project development in coordination with local and regional planning partners.

Project description

West loop/south growth area study updates for springfield and sangamon county - function G81