Transit Officials Struggle To Convince State For Funding

With little interest from the governor, Illinois transit officials are predicting that budget cuts will dramatically reduce transit service, especially in the suburban Chicago area. They have been unsuccessful in rallying lawmakers to boost funding.

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May 4, 2007, 12:00 PM PDT

By Nate Berg

"Transit officials warned that fare increases, service cuts and further diversion of capital funds to pay for day-to-day operating needs will be necessary unless the state legislature heeds calls for new funding."

"The suburbs and collar counties would feel the brunt of the cuts, as opposed to previous years when the focus of funding shortfalls fell on the Chicago Transit Authority. Future transportation projects, such as the suburb-to-suburb STAR rail line, are also jeopardized."

"Legislators in Springfield have been stymied by Blagojevich's plan for a $7 billion business tax increase to launch his sweeping health-care plan and increase school funding. Blagojevich said transportation would not be considered until the other issues are addressed."

FULL STORY: Transit funding lamented

Friday, May 4, 2007 in The Chicago Tribune

Government / Politics Transportation Illinois

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