Gia Biagi Appointed Illinois Transportation Secretary

Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Gia Biagi to lead the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), pending Senate approval, succeeding Omer Osman, who is retiring after 35 years. Biagi previously served as the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation, where she oversaw significant initiatives including the expansion of bike lanes and the Divvy bike-share program. Her appointment aligns with Pritzker's goals to revitalize transportation in Illinois, as he praised Biagi's extensive experience in urban planning and public policy. Osman, who became secretary in 2019, directed IDOT through the Rebuild Illinois infrastructure bill, which invested over $20 billion in state infrastructure improvements. Biagi's tenure in Chicago included both achievements and controversies related to traffic management and safety projects. She is expected to bring her urban planning expertise to IDOT and further advance the state's infrastructure efforts.