News from the Illinois MPO Advisory Council

Illinois News:

5 Rock Island brownfield projects lead to redevelopment in 3-block area

Daley says Chicago is ready for a super-fast train

Ex-RTA boss: no expansion funds

Franklin County leader to head East-West Gateway Council

Kraft sees glimmer of economic hope for Benton, West City

Illinois Invests $100 Million For Local Transportation Upgrades

Illinois Pays More Than Mexico as Cash-Strapped States Sell Bonds Overseas

Marion creates STAR bond district

Rail, interstate upgrades will be among topics at symposium

Tax policies display sharp differences for Quinn, Brady

National News:

Funding the future for transportation (Ray LaHood interview)

Monday Morning Update - Federal Transportation Issues

New World Bank Report. Challenges to Inclusive Bus Rapid Transit

Northeast Corridor Commission; a regional rail partnership is born

Rail Service Expansion Imperiled at State Level

Transportation construction ripples through economy

Well Within Reach: America's New Transportation Agenda