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.
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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.
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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.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
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!
Submit comments to the project team by using this form:
Comment Map
As we envision transportation in the future, please identify areas of concern and desired improvements.