November 8, 2011
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Illinois News

Buses ready to run on Stevenson's shoulders (Chicago Tribune)

Illinois lawmakers appear poised to 'wait til next year' (WBEZ)

Loose Ends Remain as Veto Session Wraps (NBC Chicago)

Madigan: Legislature not bound by Quinn's spending decisions (Northwest Herald)

Scaled-back gambling expansion plan surfaces (Chicago Tribune)
 
Schock praises announcement to link domestic energy production with transportation funding (Decatur Tribune) 

Speed cameras get mayor's hard sell (Chicago Tribune)
National News

2011 Statewide Transportation System Needs Assessment (California Transportation Commission)

America will build high speed rail and create jobs,  not despite challenges, but because of them (USDOT)

Impact of Design Features on Pavement Response and Performance in Rehabilitated Flexible and Rigid Pavements (Infrastructure USA)

Let's Not Forget About Safety (National Journal)

Real Estate Ponders Industry's Future Trajectory At ULI Conference (The Planning Report)

Senate's Draft Transpo Bill Ends Earmarks But Weakens Bike-Ped Programs (DC Streets Blog)

The state of America's roads and bridges (Washington Post)

What's the Sum Effect of EPA Rules? (National Journal)


Marta Perales
Illinois MPO Advisory Council