The Grainger College of Engineering
Illinois Center for Transportation

Paving the way: IDOT and the future of electrification in Illinois

By Holly Bieneman on 09/04/2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Holly Bieneman of the Illinois Department of Transportation as she presents via Zoom at the Fall 2025 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, September 4 from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Fall 2025 semester is set to feature 13 presentations, each addressing a topic related to electrification in mobility. 

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://go.illinois.edu/KentSeminar

Meeting ID: 881 1157 1273
Passcode: 462549

Abstract and Bio

This presentation highlights the Illinois Department of Transportation’s role in advancing the state’s electrification goals. It will examine how IDOT’s programs and initiatives support the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, with emphasis on federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. Topics include deploying DC fast chargers along Alternative Fuel Corridors, building a reliable and accessible charging network, and integrating electrification into long-range transportation planning. The session will showcase Illinois’ progress toward its goal of 1 million EVs by 2030 and its commitment to a sustainable, equitable transportation future.

Bieneman is director of the Office of Planning and Programming at the Illinois Department of Transportation, a role she has held since 2020. With 20 years of experience at local, regional and state levels, she oversees long-range and multimodal planning, program development, data analysis, research and innovative project delivery. Before joining IDOT, Bieneman worked at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning on long-range plans, the Transportation Improvement Program and stakeholder coordination. She previously served as a planning liaison with the McHenry County Council of Mayors. She holds degrees from Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University.