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Why Other States Should Imitate Illinois’ Groundbreaking Transportation Reform Law

One Illinois law saved the state's transit networks from a fiscal cliff — and created a model that other communities should follow, this group argues.
Why Other States Should Imitate Illinois’ Groundbreaking Transportation Reform Law
This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance.

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.

The post Shifting money from roads to public transportation saved Illinois transit. A new map shows how other states can benefit from this approach. appeared first on Streetsblog Chicago.

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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes the transportation column for the Chicago Reader weekly paper. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.

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