Transit Bailout Includes Public Safety Reform, Could Improve Service

Transit bailout includes public safety reform, could improve service

The Illinois General Assembly approved a bill this week that would direct a total of $1.5 billion to Chicago area transit systems. The legislation would also strengthen transit oversight and potentially clear the way for service improvements in Evanston. The approved bill kept in place much of the original Illinois House bill introduced last Wednesday. It renames the Regional Transportation Authority the “Northern Illinois Transit Authority,” st…

Six Area Lawmakers Oppose New Transit Bill

Six area lawmakers voted no on a transit funding plan. Illinois lawmakers passed a 1-point-5 billion-dollar funding plan for Chicago-area public transportation agencies in the early hours of Friday morning.

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Illinois celebrates a historic win for public transit

Today marks a huge step forward for our communities and the future of transit in Illinois. Early this morning, the Illinois General Assembly approved the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act—a landmark measure providing a $1.5 billion annual investment to strengthen, modernize, and expand public transit across the region. The Active Transportation Alliance is thrilled to celebrate this moment with the entire community and to thank Gove…