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Here are some earmarks Illinois Congressional reps are proposing for walk/bike/transit
Here are some of the walk/bike/transit-related proposals for the American Jobs Plan from Illinois’ Congressional representatives.
May 7, 2021
Lightfoot says her new infrastructure spending plan will focus on equity
Lightfoot is finalizing a multi-billion dollar capital spending plan that will reportedly help aldermen stretch their $1.32 million discretionary "menu" funds and create jobs for residents.
November 4, 2020
Metra holds public meeting on its proposed 2020 budget, with $480M in capital upgrades
The money will be spent on new and rehabbed rolling stock, station upgrades, yard improvements, and bridges.
October 10, 2019
New Year, New Infrastructure: What’s on Deck for 2018
Here are some walking, biking, and transit projects we can look forward to.
January 2, 2018
GOP Tax Cuts Threaten Funding for Transit, Biking, and Walking
Congress is on track to trigger spending austerity that will cut programs like New Starts and TIGER.
December 4, 2017
Is Infrastructure Spending Good for the Economy? It’s Complicated.
Infrastructure spending produces a net economic benefit for society only if the project benefits exceed the costs.
September 21, 2017
If You Want to Know Trump’s Infrastructure Priorities, Focus on His Budget
Donald Trump's big infrastructure plan is still more of a rumor than an actual plan, leading to widespread speculation about his transportation priorities. But we don't have to wait for major new legislation to get a clear sense of what the White House thinks is important.
March 15, 2017
Democrats Can’t Fight Trump and Make a Deal on Infrastructure at the Same Time
Chuck Schumer says he will fight in all ways possible to overturn Donald Trump's anti-Muslim executive order. If so, Schumer should abandon his strategy of dealmaking with Trump on a big infrastructure bill.
January 30, 2017
4 Ways Trump’s Transportation Plan Is Ripe for Corruption
Donald Trump's opaque personal finances and business entanglements around the globe raise the possibility of unprecedented corruption for a United States president.
November 28, 2016
Trump’s Infrastructure Plan: A Deal With the Devil for Illinois Leaders?
As it was for the people behind virtually every other progressive cause, the election of Donald Trump was a sad day for those of us who want to see the U.S. move toward a more efficient, healthy, and equitable transportation system.
November 22, 2016
