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Buckner passes 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill to improve safety, equity, and quality of service, and extend farebox recovery relief
Gov. Pritzker recently signed State Rep. Buckner’s latest bill, HB1342-Transit Riding Privileges/Fare or the 2023 Transit Omnibus Bill
August 9, 2023
New passenger rail service to Rockford could require a regular state subsidy, may include a stop in downtown Elgin
Metra and Illinois Department of Transportation officials provide more information about exactly how the new system will work.
July 10, 2023
I want you to want commuter rail: Pritzker announces $275M award to Metra to restore Rockford-Chicago train service
Hopefully in four years Chicagoans will be able to say "Hello There" to a new way to get to Rockford car-free.
July 6, 2023
Gaining momentum: ATA discusses its campaigns to fight car-dependency
Founded in 1985 as the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, the ATA works to improve conditions and increase opportunities for bicycling, walking and transit.
October 12, 2022
IDOT’s multiyear plan supports intercity rail, bus-on-shoulder… and lots of driving projects
On August 12, Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois Department of Transportation's new multiyear plan, a blueprint for spending $34.6 billion on transportation infrastructure over the next six years.
August 29, 2022
Google is taking over the Thompson Center. What does that mean for transit access?
Here's hoping that the transit-loving folks at Google will help ensure that the Thompson Center becomes an even better place to catch a train.
July 27, 2022
Illinois lawmakers OK more expressway, DLSD cams, fail to legalize speed cams on highways
Illinois lawmakers could have addressed the crash epidemic by legalizing speed cameras on expressways. Instead they took the politically easier step of cracking down on gun violence, without addressing traffic violence.
June 7, 2022
Don’t pander to drivers with gas tax holidays and giveaways. Help them drive less instead.
Let's see politicians take bold actions to make walking, transit, and biking practical and attractive alternatives to paying more at the pump, instead of the current "Gas-bagging."
March 25, 2022
Here’s why Pritzker’s plan to skip this year’s scheduled gas tax hike is a bad idea
The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
February 1, 2022
Unfortunately, 16% of the new roads and bridges funding will go towards expansion
Widening roadways generally just induces more driving. But the new funding will also allow IDOT to be more proactive about maintenance.
October 22, 2019
