February 28, 2012    Illinois MPO Advisory Council  Transportation News Brief ILMPO Website Main Page Calendar News Archive Meeting Materials State Legislation Federal Legislation MPO News and Notices IDOT Website Main Page Planning & Programming City & County Crash Data  Highway & Streets Statistics State Rail Plan  Illinois News   As 100th nears, Didier Farms says it plans to stay H.R. 7 - more than just roads and bridges (by Rep. Randy Hultgren)  IDOT head expects high-speed rail test by fall Kankakee area among top 10 in nation, says Christian Science Monitor State officials unveil preferred route for Illiana Expressway Sustainable Development Makes Housing Affordable Tazewell Board to vote on eastern bypass USDA Pilot Program Available to Help Illinois Home Loan Borrowers Refinance National News Bill Ford Jr. says plan now for future traffic jams Cycling to work in 90 large American cities: new evidence on the role of bike paths and lanes House GOP Regroups While Senate Dems Tackle Amendments Ray LaHood gives Senate transportation bill a boost Techies on the cutting edge... of bike commuting Video of a solar-powered wireless streetcar system in San Antonio, Texas   Will There Ever Be A Long-Term Highway Bill? You're Invited to HUD's "Twitter Town Hall" on Strong Cities        Marta Perales Illinois MPO Advisory Council