July 1, 2010
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Illinois MPO Advisory Council


Reminder

Talking Tiger/Talking Freight Seminar
Thursday, July 1
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CST
Topic :  TIGER II Planning Grants and US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Challenge Planning Grants. 

The Springfield FHWA office has reserved their training room for those interested in attending.  Additional webinar details are available here. 

Registration is full.  However, if you would like to receive instructions on how to access the overflow room, please email Jennifer Symoun at symounj@saic.com.


Illinois News:

10 Million Fewer Auto Trips in 2009-2010

Aurora residents talk about future

Green Infrastructure Plan for Illinois - Draft Final Report released

IDOT's Green Initiatives - Educational Materials

Illinois Borrowing $900 Million as Credit-Default Cost Doubles

Illinois Reschedules $900M Build America Bond Sale

Report of the Illinois Economic Recovery Commission

State's unpaid bill tally stands at about $4.5B

Tough times for towns: When state cuts back, your local government has to pay the bill

Transit-Oriented Development & Climate Change: the Symbiosis



National News:


Complete Streets Lessons from Copenhagen

Democrats, Obama willing to scale back energy and climate change bill

DOT livability goals consistent with AARP mission

Former Factory Town in Iowa Eyes Green Future, Improved Livability

Green Infrastructure is Cheaper and Better for Stormwater Control: Study

IDOT works on new rail pitch

Secretary LaHood, members of Congress celebrate Pennsylvania Avenue's new bike lanes

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is charging ahead in his political career

Van service may be attractive for rural intercity travel

What To Look For In Transportation-Housing Projects?



Sincerely,


Marta Perales

Office# 708.833.8291
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