Why Other States Should Imitate Illinois’ Groundbreaking Transportation Reform Law
Last October 31, during the early-morning hours, Illinois public transportation boosters rejoiced after state legislators passed a robust transit reform/funding bill with $1.5 billion in new annual funding. The legislation rescued Chicagoland bus and train service from a looming fiscal cliff that would have resulted in drastic cuts and layoffs.
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