What is a PEL Study?
A Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study helps communities make transportation decisions...
...by considering environmental, community, and economic needs early on in the design and engineering process.
The PEL Study process is community‑centered...
...meaning local residents, leaders, and other stakeholders can suggest different ideas and highlight any concerns early on. The information gathered then helps guide the next steps in the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review and the later design of the project.
Benefits of a PEL Study:
- Leads to better transportation decisions by helping agencies work together from the start
- Saves time and taxpayer dollars by reducing repeated planning and environmental review efforts
- Results in transportation projects that better reflect community priorities through early input from residents and partner agencies
What are we studying?
The PEL Study will develop a strategic plan for proposed transportation improvements to IL Route 15 between I-255 and I-55 and/or Bond Avenue between IL Route 163 and 8th Street to improve mobility and reduce travel time delays.