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NIU and Illinois DOT announce $40M road environment partnership

Original: NIU, IDOT announce $40M partnership to lessen environmental impact on state roads

Northern Illinois University and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced a $40 million partnership aimed at reducing the environmental impact of state roads. Announced in northern Illinois, the initiative is expected to fund research and projects addressing how transportation infrastructure affects the environment across Illinois highways.

Why now: The large funding commitment and the university–state agency collaboration on greening road infrastructure are newly announced.

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