News from the Illinois MPO Advisory Council

Illinois News:

Can Asian carp inspire long-term solutions to Chicago's most pressing water problems?

Governors Quinn and Daniels Sign Agreement to Begin Work on Illiana Expressway

Illinois Budget Crisis: Debt Broker Steps In To Help Those Owed Money By The State

Illinois commission to help fund bridge, crossing projects

Illinois Toll Deal Imminent

Making Normal, Illinois the new "norm" for transportation planning

Moody's downgrades state bonds, revenues continue slide

National News:

A day with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

City puts focus on streetcars

Congressman James Oberstar on InfrastructureUSA blog

Grand jury rips transportation agency's focus

Developing Transit -Transit-Oriented Development, Joint Development and Housing

Federal Rail Administration: no longer a little rail safety agency

FTA Schedules Outreach Sessions for New Starts/Small Starts Rule Change

How we use land drives the demand for oil; better land use = less oil use

Pedaling influence: Planning, advocacy, less cars could make Detroit a cycling mecca

RWJF and Pew Award Six Grants to Examine the Impact of Policy on People's Health

Will Rural Summit Be End or Beginning?