en.Wedoany.com Reported - Quarterhill Inc., a Canadian intelligent transportation system solutions provider, has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to install and maintain traffic data collection points in District 1, covering northeastern Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area. The contract has an initial term of three years, valued at approximately $2.5 million, with an option for annual renewal for up to 10 years.

Under the agreement, Quarterhill will be responsible for installing new Continuous Count Stations (CCS) and maintaining existing stations. CCS sites collect traffic volume and vehicle type data on Illinois roads year-round, which is used for road design, pavement and bridge management, passenger and freight analysis, safety improvements, and future infrastructure investment planning. Quarterhill's technology will support IDOT in maintaining and expanding its traffic monitoring infrastructure on state-managed roads, ensuring reliable use of traffic data in planning, engineering, and policy decisions.

Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill, stated that the partnership with IDOT will ensure the state has effective traffic data to support decisions regarding safety, infrastructure, and system performance. By maintaining CCS infrastructure and supporting consistent data output, IDOT can enhance its ability to integrate traffic information into reports and decision-making tools, better understanding traffic patterns and proactively managing infrastructure.

This contract award follows Quarterhill's previously announced partnership with the Illinois Tollway, further expanding the company's business in the state. In 2026 alone, the company has announced contracts with transportation agencies in Indiana, California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

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