La Grange:  Rising fuel efficiency standards and putting one million electric vehicles on the road over the next decade is projected to reduce the motor fuel tax revenues that Illinois would otherwise collect to support state and federal transportation projects … Continue reading STUDY: More Electric Vehicles for Illinois and Higher Fuel Economy Standards Could Mean $4 Billion LESS for Transportation Projects Over Next Decade

As Rebuild Illinois enters its fourth year, a new Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) study evaluates the state’s progress implementing transportation projects. This report provides a complete analysis of IDOT revenues, expenditures, and project spending for FYs 2020 and 2021, … Continue reading NEW STUDY: Analysis of Rebuild Illinois Transportation Spending in First Two Years

Illinois will receive at least $16 billion in road, bridge, transit, and other transportation focused funding.

Springfield acts to put I-290 in the spotlight under SJR31 La Grange:  A multi-modal infrastructure proposal that would modernize the 13-mile stretch of I-290 between I-94 and the I-88/294 interchange would create more than 22,000 jobs, reduce traffic congestion by … Continue reading NEW STUDY Says I-290 Improvements would Deliver Best Economic, Equity, Traffic Outcomes for Chicago Metro Region

One Year In, Fuel Consumption and Transit Ridership Continue to Lag Pre-Pandemic Levels

Illinois Legislators expected to announce new reform proposal this week