Speak Your Mind

Speak Your Mind

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Legislative Update

Legislative Update

On Friday, July 24, 2009, Governor Pat Quinn signed SB 75 into law. This bill, introduced by Sen. Michael Bond and Rep.

Illinois Capital Bill

Illinois Capital Bill

On Monday, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a $31 billion capital bill.

Legislative Roundup - Thank You Edition

Legislative Roundup - Thank You Edition

Thank you for making the 2009 Illinois legislative session a success!

Legislative Update

Legislative Update

Senate passes texting ban, but fails to approve pedestrian safety legislation

Legal Protection for Active Transportation Users

Legal Protection for Active Transportation Users

Today, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed HB 2245.

Pedestrian Safety Bill Advances

Pedestrian Safety Bill Advances

HB 43, the "must stop for pedestrians" bill, was passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee yesterday. The vote was 7 Yes, 1 No and 2 Present.

Pedestrian Safey Bill Hearing

Pedestrian Safey Bill Hearing

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the Senate Transportation Committee is hearing HB 43, the pedestrian safety bill. As you might recall, HB 43 passed the House on a narrow 60-54 vote.

Credit Cards on Metra

Credit Cards on Metra

Yesterday, Metra announced it will accept credit cards for ticket purchases starting next year. Credit cards will be accepted at all staffed ticket counters.

Springfield Update

Springfield Update

Today, the Illinois General Assembly advanced several bills related to active transportation.

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