Joliet Arsenal Area Transportation Plan
Description
The Joliet Arsenal Area Transportation Plan identifies the transportation services that will be required to support existing and future development on an around the former Joliet Arsenal and provides guidance to implementing agencies regarding priorities and needs in southwestern Will county. The 23,000 acre former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant is being re-developed for non-military use including the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, a county landfill and two major industrial parks.
Current Activities
This project was completed in April 2004. The creation of a Southwest TMA was recommended within this study, which was evaluated in a subsequent study by the RTA found at https://rtams.org/projects/planning/2813.
In July of 2011, an RFP was released and proposals sought for the Southwest Will TMA Implementation and Travel Demand Study by the Joliet Arsenal Development Study and the City of Joliet.
Related Reports
Project Type
Transit Improvement Plan
Project Year
Project Status
Completed
Grantee
Joliet Arsenal Development Authority
Planning Program
Community Planning
Funding Amounts by Source
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| RTA | $20,000 |
| Local | $90,000 |
| Federal | $80,000 |
Last Updated 02.14.2024