A pair of Illinois lawmakers are proposing legislation that would merge four separate transit agencies in the Chicago area into a single entity, aiming to…
The Metropolitan Mobility Authority would merge four transit agencies into a single entityThe bill is part of a larger effort to combat climate change and to make the transportation sector carbon-neutralAdditional funds would be allocated to cover operations of the new agency
“Sustainable public transportation supports livable, walkable communities, enables equitable and affordable access to opportunities, underpins a vibrant economy, and improves public health,” Villivalam said in a statement. “We need to have a robust conversation and make major strides to achieve the regional transit system our constituents deserve, one that is integrated and commuter-centered.”
According to the bill, the MMA would oversee all bus, rail and paratransit operations in McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, and Will counties. The mayor of Chicago and the president of the Cook County Board would each choose five directors, with directors also chosen by leadership in the six counties impacted by the board’s purview.
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