Roadside Memorial Bill

Roadside Memorial Bill

Last week Gov. Pat Quinn signed SB 3803 into law.

HB 43 Explained

HB 43 Explained

As you probably know, Gov. Pat Quinn signed HB 43 into law on July 22. Effective immediatly motorists in Illinois must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

In Other News

In Other News

By now you have seen the good news that Gov. Pat Quinn signed HB 43 into law. That law requires motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. 

Governor Signs Red Light Camera Bill

Governor Signs Red Light Camera Bill

On Friday, Gov.

Governor Announces Transportation Enhancements Projects

Governor Announces Transportation Enhancements Projects

Today Gov. Pat Quinn announced $20 million in grants for 27 communities through the Transportation Enhancements program.

New Law Protects Bicyclists and Pedestrians

New Law Protects Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Gov. Pat Quinn has signed into law Public Act 96-0267.

Distracted Driving Bills

Distracted Driving Bills

Yesterday Gov. Pat Quinn signed two bills into law that aim to reduce distracted driving crashes.

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.

IL State Budget

IL State Budget

At noon today, Gov. Pat Quinn will introduce his proposed budget for FY 2010 that begins on July 1, 2009. The proposed budget for the Illinois Department of Transportation will decrease from $2.39 billion to $2.32 billion. State funds for the Illinois Department of Transportation are being cut but federal funds increased (thanks to the federal stimulus bill). Included in the IDOT cut is a $2 million cut for the Traffic Safety Division (to about $32 million). Gov. Quinn proposes to maintain state support for Amtrak at $28 million a year. He also proposes increases for many downstate public transit agencies but some cuts for Chicago area mass transit.

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