The Time for Action is Now
Tell Springfield you want better trains today.
Right now the Illinois General Assembly is having a debate on how transit should be governed in Chicago and its suburbs.
We have a unique opportunity to supercharge this deliberation and unite behind a bold, statewide vision for fast, frequent, affordable trains and finally give our communities the modern transportation they deserve.
The Illinois General Assembly should enact a comprehensive, Integrated Network Program for trains and connecting bus services that blanket the entire state.
Call your legislators, get an endorsement from your mayor, attend public meetings, and spread the word in your community. Demand the trains Illinois deserves—our future depends on it.
Get Involved
Email Your Legislators
Urge your representatives to vote for planning and funding a modern, statewide rail network.
See & Get Local Endorsements
Urge your mayor and municipal or county board to publicly support trains.
Get More Involved
Contact your legislators directly for their commitment to fast, frequent trains.
Download
Download bill summaries, presentation materials, and sample letters
Legislation is in the Works
Important bills have been introduced, and we need your help to get them passed.
The State needs an integrated railway program with consistent funding to expand existing routes and build new ones. Three newly introduced pieces of legislation offer a roadmap to realize this vision.
These legislative packages will transform Illinois’s rail system. They will fund:
- Planning capacity, expertise and resources to develop new routes
- Capital improvements and high-performance trains
- Operations and maintenance
- Crucial design and engineering work for high-speed and regional rail on nine corridors
- An intercity bus program within IDOT’s Bureau of Railroads to support and complement the rail network
Together, the three bills position Illinois as a national leader in passenger rail innovation.
A statewide regional rail network would make it practical to travel the state without a car.
Downloads
Get More Involved: Contact Your Elected Leaders
Your State Senator and State Representative need to hear from you. Their votes are essential to bring great trains to Illinois.
Personally meet with your state lawmaker
Taking time for a personal meeting shows commitment and makes a lasting impression. For guidance on setting up a meeting like this, click here.
Call your state lawmaker
The next best thing to a meeting is to call your elected official. Click here for guidance on making a call to your legislator.
Get an Endorsement
Get a letter of support from your mayor, other local elected leaders, business groups, and higher education institutions.
