# Illinois Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 22 October 2026
- Location: I Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, United States
- Organiser: Illinois Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The Illinois Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference is a meeting for transportation and safety professionals from local, state, and federal agencies, consulting firms, and universities. It focuses on networking, discussing ideas and issues, and gaining job-related knowledge. Attendees can earn up to 10 Professional Development Hours.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.trafficconf.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.trafficconf.com/register/)
- [Agenda](https://www.trafficconf.com/conference-program/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Meiwu An, IDOT
- Kyle Armstrong, IDOT Bureau of Operations
- Ray Benekohal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, CEE
- John Bogues, IL Section, American Traffic Safety Services Association
- Tom Brengel, Illinois State Police
- Abraham Emmanuel, Chicago Department of Transportation
- Tyler Grau, ITE
- Doug Keirn, IL Association of Highway Engineers
- Darin Koelm, Illinois Association of County Engineers
- Scott Lee, ITS Midwest
- Adam Lintner, Illinois Tollway
- Doug Pershall, IMSA
- Stephane B. Seck
- Todd Schmidt, Federal Highway Administration, IL Division
- Rachel Traficanti, ATSSA
- Alireza Talebpour, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, CEE
- Kim Schlichting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, CEE

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Place**: 180 m from the venue, 217 North Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/illinois/hyatt-place-champaign-urbana/cmizc)
  - Phone: +1-217-531-2800
- **Randolph St Co-Op**: serviced apartment, 400 m from the venue, 317 South Randolph Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.couchcooperative.org)
- **Champaign Garden Inn**: 620 m from the venue, 411 West Hill Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://champaigngardeninn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-217-351-9900
- **TownePlace Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 603 South Sixth Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmpts-towneplace-suites-champaign-urbana-campustown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-217-344-1600
- **Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1200 West University Avenue, Urbana, 61801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmiilhx-hampton-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-337-1100
- **Homewood Suites**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1417 South Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmihwhw-homewood-suites-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-352-9960
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.9 km from the venue, 1501 South Neil Street, Champaign, 61820
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmichgi-hilton-garden-inn-champaign-urbana/)
  - Phone: +1-217-352-9970

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