Illinois Lawmakers Fund Chicago-Area Transit
Illinois lawmakers have passed a plan to fund Chicago-area public transit, avoiding major service cuts for the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace.
Plan Highlights
- $860 million from the state motor fuel sales tax
- $200 million in interest from the state road fund
- 0.25% sales tax increase in the Chicago area
- Toll increases: 30% for trucks and 45 cents more for cars
Lawmakers chose to reallocate existing funds rather than create new statewide taxes.
Illinois lawmakers passed a plan to fund Chicago-area transit in a late-night vote early Oct.
The plan aims to support the Chicago-area transit system without introducing statewide tax hikes.
Author's summary: Illinois lawmakers pass plan to fund Chicago transit.
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