Envision 2050

Shaping the Future of Transportation in Lake County

Help us envision and plan for a safer, more connected, and forward-thinking transportation system—designed with your input, for generations to come.

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Project Overview

Envision 2050 is Lake County's next Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan will develop a vision of transportation in Lake County that is both responsive to the needs of today yet flexible enough to adapt to challenges over the next two decades and beyond. With your input, Envision 2050 will establish a framework for infrastructure and mobility investments to provide all users the physical mobility they need to reach the economic mobility they seek. When completed the plan will identify transportation priorities, a list of projects and implementation strategies. Envision 2050 will enable decision-makers to connect our people and communities to each other, the region and the world.

Built on data, collaboration and your feedback, Envision 2050 will serve as the County's transportation blueprint for the future.

Key Elements of Envision 2050

Envision 2050 considers multiple transportation elements instead of focusing on just one issue.

  • Safety and Resiliency

    Improve the safety of all users — drivers, pedestrians and cyclists — while planning for future challenges.

  • Sustainability and Environment

    Develop modern infrastructure solutions that are equitable, adaptive, safe and sustainable.

  • Connectivity

    Develop multi-modal solutions for the efficient and safe movement of people, goods and services that supports the local economy.

Project Timeline

To ensure meaningful and inclusive public engagement, Envision 2050 follows a phased approach that keeps the public involved from start to finish.

  • Phase 01 / Discover / Fall 2025

    Build awareness of Envision 2050 by establishing public dialogue through initial outreach and education.

  • Phase 02 / Develop / Early 2026

    Identify plan goals, transportation scenarios, and invite feedback on priorities and potential strategies.

  • Phase 03 / Decide / Mid 2026

    Share the draft plan with the public, and solicit feedback.

  • Phase 04 / Deliver / Late 2026

    Present the final Envision 2050 Plan developed with feedback and community input and move towards implementation.

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As we envision transportation in the future, please identify areas of concern and desired improvements.

We Need Your Input!

Your insight is crucial as we are developing a plan to improve our county's transportation system. Be a part of shaping our community's future!

Upcoming Events

  • Engagement Opportunity

    Zion Township Resource Fair

    Zion Township Office
    1015 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099     Date: Saturday, August 2

  • Engagement Opportunity

    Touch a Truck and Waukegan Night Out

    Waukegan Municipal Beach
    201 Sea Horse Drive Waukegan, IL 60085     Date: Friday, August 8

  • Engagement Opportunity

    Wauconda Cruise Night

    176 & W. Mill Street
    Wauconda, IL 60084     Date: Tuesday, August 19

  • Public Meeting

    Virtual Public Meeting

    Check back for URL Date: September 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

A comprehensive document that guides transportation development for a region over a long period, typically 20-30 years. It outlines how a region will address its transportation needs, encompassing all modes of travel, and ensuring transportation investments support economic development, transportation goals, and sustainability. Envision 2050 is Lake County's next Long Range Transportation Plan.

By state law, the County is required to have a 20 year long range transportation plan. In 2014 the County Board adopted the 2040 Transportation Plan, much has changed since it's adoption. Envision 2050 will help us plan for a vision of transportation in Lake County that is responsive to the needs of today yet flexible enough to adapt to challenges over the next two decades and beyond.

While the outcomes of the plan will be determined through data analysis and stakeholder feedback, when completed the plan will identify transportation priorities, a list of projects and implementation strategies.

There are lots of ways to help shape the plan! Sign up to receive project updates, visit the project team at an upcoming public event take our survey, or submit a comment. You can also follow Lake County Division of Transportation on social media for updates.

Once final, Envision 2050 will guide transportation investments and policy development allowing decision-makers to connect our people and communities to each other, the region and the world.

Get In Touch!

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