Chicago Department of Transportation

Happy International Women's Day from the women of CDOT's Division of Engineering! Today and every day, we celebrate the dedicated women helping to shape and strengthen Chicago’s infrastructure and transportation network.

Just three weeks until our #AnnualConstructionSummit ! Register to attend today at Chicago.gov/2025Summit

Every project in the public way relies on careful coordination to keep Chicago moving safely and efficiently. CDOT’s Division of Infrastructure Management is at the center of it all. Meet the team behind the scenes!

If you or someone you know is looking for hands-on, paid job training in environmental fields, Greencorps Chicago is now recruiting! CDOT is proud to be the home of Greencorps Chicago, the City’s green industry job training program for individuals with barriers to employment. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gHfMwP8Y

This week we congratulated Managing Deputy Commissioner Daniel Burke as he retires after an incredible 30 year career at CDOT. As CDOT’s Chief Engineer, Dan’s leadership has shaped Chicago’s infrastructure and public spaces through transformative capital projects, including the Albany Park Stormwater Diversion Tunnel, the Chicago Riverwalk, south lakefront pedestrian bridges, Wacker Drive reconstruction, the Bloomingdale Trail, Loop Link, new CTA stations, and many more. We are grateful for his leadership, problem-solving, and lasting impact. Wishing him all the best in his next chapter!

?? We want to hear from you! This fall, CDOT restructured to create a new Division of Planning and Policy to lead long-range planning, policy, and engagement efforts. Take our survey to help us better understand the issues and programs you would like the Division to research or develop. https://lnkd.in/g3RD7fHd

The Divvy bikeshare system is hiring a General Manager based in Chicago! Lyft is looking for someone great to run the day-to-day operations of the nation's most expansive bikeshare system. This role will work daily with CDOT and the subcontractor Shift Transit on enhancing Divvy operations, siting new docking stations, jumpstarting new initiatives, and solving challenges that arise. ·????????Expected salary range: $139,840 - $174,800 ·????????12 holidays + 15 days PTO ·????????18 weeks parental leave https://lnkd.in/g_JvYYYk

We just published our annual report on Chicago Traffic Crashes, providing crash data analysis and examples of ongoing work to improve safety across the city. In 2023, Chicago saw a 27% drop in traffic fatalities from the 2021 peak, compared to 5% nationwide. Continued investments in traffic safety, like the impactful projects highlighted in this report, are essential to further reducing serious crashes and fatalities. Check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g78C8CPf

CDOT’s Division of Engineering is looking to fill the Assistant Chief Engineer position in our Bridge Section. This role is an exciting opportunity to oversee the capital bridge program, and the inspection, repair, and maintenance of over 400 bridge structures, including Chicago’s iconic moveable bridges. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/etsScvRd Job Number: 395700-1

A new school year means new, safer ways to get to school! CDOT is enhancing pedestrian safety with upgrades like raised crosswalks at Saucedo Academy in Little Village and curb bump-outs at Nash Elementary in Austin, making walks to school safer and easier for students and families.