What is the IDOT's role in traffic safety?

The IDOT's role in traffic safety primarily focuses on promoting and implementing various traffic safety programs. This encompasses a wide range of activities, including education campaigns, coordinating with local agencies to improve road safety, and designing and evaluating safety initiatives aimed at reducing crashes and injuries on Illinois roads. By focusing on these programs, the IDOT works to enhance awareness among drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists about safe practices, thus contributing to a more comprehensive approach to traffic safety.

While enforcing speed limits, regulating public transport schedules, and monitoring vehicle emissions are all important functions related to transportation, they do not encapsulate the broader mission of the IDOT in the realm of traffic safety. The department plays a collaborative role in fostering safe transportation environments through proactive initiatives that address the root causes of traffic accidents and promote safe behaviors among road users.