Here Are the Deets on Good Transportation Stuff Earmarked in the Infrastructure Bill
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From rail service to Rockford, to an extension of St. Louis Metro Link farther into Illinois, the plan includes plenty of specifics.
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Pritzker’s Nearly $45B Capital Plan Is Way Better for Transportation Than Expected
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23 percent of the total transportation spending will go towards transit, twice as much as expected, and walking and biking will get $50 million a year.
“Disastrous” State Capital Bill Would Allocate 7X as Much Money for Roads as Transit
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The proposal, which includes multiple vehicle tax increases and new fees, would allocate $23 billion to roads and bridges but only $3.4 billion on transit.
New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
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Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview
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Scooters don't seem to be causing major sidewalk clutter or pedestrian safety issues in Austin, but use is largely focused in wealthier, centrally located neighborhoods.
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
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Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.