Former Transportation Secretary urges state taxpayer funding for Chicago transit

Former Transportation Secretary urges state taxpayer funding for Chicago transit – Center Square

When asked why residents outside of the Chicago area should be asked to help fund Chicago transit, Former Illinois Congressman and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said many Downstate Illinois residents visit the city: “We come here. We take advantage of the public transportation system. Chicago is very important to Illinois. It’s an economic engine for Illinois, and it’s a part of Illinois."

Former Transportation Secretary urges state taxpayer funding for Chicago transit

(The Center Square) – A former U.S. transportation secretary says Downstate Illinois residents should help fund Chicago transit, but a Metro East lawmaker disagrees.