Welcome to the aRT3 Planning Study

Thank you for your interest in the aRT3 Planning Study. With a focus on traffic calming and placemaking, this study identifies locations to enhance the Illinois Route 3 corridor and its neighboring areas along the right-of-way through strategic art installations, traffic-calming measures, and transportation improvements. Stretching 8.5 miles from the McKinley Bridge to Interstate 270, the project focuses on improving safety, fostering economic development, and elevating the corridor's overall image. The name "aRT3" honors the Route 3 corridor and the significance of existing and future art along the corridor. Supported by a "Planning & Research" grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation and facilitated by America's Central Port, the aRT3 study is expected to deliver significant community and economic benefits.