The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce released the following statement following passage of SB2111, which includes a plan to fund the Chicagoland area’s public transit systems:
“A strong, safe, and reliable transit system is essential to our region’s economy and growth. This legislation will help secure Chicagoland’s transit future, ensuring workers are able to travel to their jobs, residents have access to necessary services, and businesses have a strong foundation to thrive. By dedicating transit-based revenues for transit needs, we now have a sustainable solution that will avoid significant cuts and allow for continued investments in a dynamic transit system. Importantly, resources will be directed to increase public safety throughout the transit system, a key goal of the business community and residents,” said Jack Lavin, President and CEO of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. “We thank Gov. JB Pritzker and the General Assembly for their leadership and applaud their efforts to craft an agreement on this important issue.”