IRTBA will be a leader in promoting sustainable, sensible and innovative environmental objectives and practices.

Strategies Include: Build public awareness & education. Initiate and promote innovative ideas and solutions throughout the industry. Advocate for acceptance of more sustainable technical and regulatory practices. Form partnerships with a variety of public, private and educational organizations. Further define accredited transportation program, I-LASTS. Develop a system to measure and maintain sustainability progress.

2009 Environment Accomplishments • Grew membership from 30 to 80+ members, and counting • • Contributed to I-LAST (“Green” Design Manual) • • Drafted I-LAST Construction Practices Manual • (to be released mid-2010) • Posted 38 signs on Illinois Tollway denoting • “Building Green” accomplishment