Preserving the System
Reducing the
number of ve-
hicles on our
roadways eases
congestion and helps to
extend the life of the pavement
in our roadway network. In Lake
County, as in most suburban areas, the
These projects keep highway pavements, bridges, bike paths and
other assets in a good condition. Preservation projects are normally
given fi rst priority. Many of these projects are developed from
road inventories and inspections. Others are derived using Argus, a
computer-based pavement management program which analyzes
pavement testing results and generates a set of recommended proj-
ects for the next fi ve years, given budget availability.
automobile dominates as the primary mode of transportation;
in fact, Lake County average households drive about 23,200
miles per year. Most of these miles are traveled by a vehicle
operated by a single person, or Single Occupant Vehicles (SOV).
Lake County has made a signifi cant investment in its pavements. The
estimated cost to build the existing county roadway network today
LCDOT will conduct a study in exceeds $2.1 billion. Preservation projects help to protect this invest-
2019 to investigate potential ment, and provide smooth pavements and bridges to highway users.
ways to reduce SOV travel
in Lake County. Expected to
take 12–18 months, the study
will take a closer look at SOV
reduction measures imple-
mented in other areas and
identify ridesharing, park-
and-ride, and non-motorized opportunities. It will also analyze
the various barriers to using public transit and identify options
for working with employers regarding the commute to work.
Recommendations from the study will be used by Lake County
and regional stakeholders to develop long-range strategies that
include alternative measures to address traffi c congestion.
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• 2018 - 2023 Proposed Highway Improvement Program
Keeping Track: Pavement Facts
889
centerline miles 299
miles of paved shoulder 185
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average age of roadway 49
average age of surface 12
lane miles