June 9, 2010
ILMPO.orgIllinois MPO Advisory Council
Statewide Coordinator Update
Upcoming Meetings

ILMPOAC Meeting
 
Thursday, June 17
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room 403
Illinois State Library

300 South 2nd, Springfield

Dial In# 877-593-6999
Passcode# 0617 


Agenda
Draft Minutes

ILMPOAC Technical
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 22
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Teleconference only
Dial In# 877-593-6999
Passcode# 2206

Please indicate if you plan on attending so I can ensure enough lines are available.

Agenda



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?




Sincerely,


Marta Perales

Office# 708.833.8291
Cell#   708.268.6908
Fax#    866.855.9547