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Victory! Illinois legislators eliminate local match for walk/bike infrastructure

By Kyle Whitehead | June 1, 2021

Update (8/30/21): Illinois House Bill 270 is now law. Effective August 30th, the state will cover 100 percent of the cost of walking and biking infrastructure on state roads. After […]

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Why Illinois should eliminate the local match for walking and biking infrastructure

By Ted Villaire | May 20, 2021

The following post is excerpted from George Fero’s recent testimony before the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee about House Bill 270, which eliminates the 20 percent local cost share for walking […]

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Shared streets program: looking back and looking ahead

By Ted Villaire | May 19, 2021

Last summer, Chicago’s shared streets program provided opportunities for residents to safely spend time outside during the peak of the pandemic. While people appreciated the extra space for recreation and safely being […]

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