DuPage County’s transportation network is often presented as a smooth-running system, but the experience on the ground tells a more complicated story.
Across highways, trails, intersections, and construction zones, the system overseen by the DuPage County Division of Transportation is operating under growing strain that becomes more visible each year.
What was designed as a balanced network of roads, trails, and permits is now functioning in an environment shaped by rising traffic demand, aging infrastructure, and constant maintenance cycles that rarely feel complete…