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Mayors/ regional councils ask Congress to include more STP funding in next COVID-19 package
NARC, the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) sent...
May 12, 2020
Pace Suburban Bus notification of temporary service modifications and suspensions effective May 18,
Due to low ridership levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning May 18, 2020 and until further notice, several Pace Routes which...
May 8, 2020
Central Bureau of Local Roads and Streets sends notice of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds to local agenc
5/12 update – Pritzker Administration Announces $25 Million Fast-Track Grants to Accelerate Planned Infrastructure Projects in the Wake...
May 5, 2020
Metra Electric service to increase on May 18 to complete Positive Train Control
Metra will add service on the Metra Electric Line on May 18Â in order to complete implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC)...
May 4, 2020
STP and other transportation updates
The region has obligated $64.25 million in STP-L thus far in FFY 20. As discussed at the Council of Mayors Executive Committee on April...
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
Funding opportunity: Federal Lands Access Program
The purpose of the FLAP is to provide safe and adequate transportation access to and through federal lands for visitors, recreationists,...
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 10, 2020
Final new Metra Electric schedule released
Metra unveiled the final version of a Metra Electric Line schedule change on 4/9 that was made necessary by the implementation of the new...
Apr 9, 2020
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program FY 2022 call for projects deadline extended to 6/12
Circular letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation: The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting candidate...
Apr 3, 2020
Dolton, Riverdale should get faster freight trains in two years, with rail construction project
Rail lines crossing the intersection are used both by freight railroads and Amtrak and linked to three rail yards. Sometimes, motorists...
Mar 11, 2020
News Flash! Metra extends comment deadline to Mar. 8 on proposed ME schedule changes
Southland municipal leaders and officials met with Metra on Feb. 24 at the Hazel Crest Municipal Center to discuss proposed Metra...
Feb 25, 2020
Grant opportunity: IDOT Statewide Planning and Research Program
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) provided a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on February 3, 2020. The Funding...
Feb 6, 2020
Grant opportunity: Invest in Cook Call for Projects
Invest in Cook ensures that limited resources are spent wisely by identifying the universe of transportation proposals and prioritizing...
Jan 16, 2020
Grant opportunity: ICC Transportation Bureau accepting Grade Crossing Protection Fund project applic
The Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) Transportation Bureau will accept Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) project applications...
Dec 18, 2019
SSMMA provides transportation Call for Projects training and support
Need more help with your applications? SSMMA will offer additional assistance and support on March 20, 2020, 9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at...
Dec 18, 2019
South Halsted Bus Corridor Enhancement Project final report released
The South Halsted Bus Corridor Enhancement Project was initiated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in partnership with Pace Suburban...
Dec 4, 2019
Countywide plan could make public transit more accessible for thousands of Chicago-area commuters
This year, they’ve gained a powerful partner in that vision: Cook County. After a recent study on mobility, county officials have...
Nov 12, 2019
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