Long range planning is an important tool to provide reliable services and dependable infrastructure to Cook County. While this concept is applied to many facets in our operation, two that are the most visible are equipment and infrastructure. The highway department maintains a large fleet of graders, tandem axle trucks, pickups, loaders, and a variety of other vehicles that are used in our daily operations. Additionally, we are responsible for approximately 300 miles of roadway and 61 bridges throughout the county. As you can imagine, each of these items has a cost. Planning for each item’s replacement and maintenance helps...

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