If you’re tired of crumbling roads and endless traffic, you’ve come to the right place! The last capital plan to repair our transportation systems passed 10 years ago. Illinois FIRST was phased out in 2002, creating a seven-year backlog of projects to improve our roads, bridges and transit.

Roads and bridges in our neighborhoods show the signs of wear and tear. Statewide the statistics are even worse:

• 32% of Illinois major roads are in poor or mediocre condition
• 4,583 bridges in the state are classified as functionally obsolete and/or structurally deficient.

According to an American Economics Group study, Illinois needs $1 billion in new revenue to support a $13.5 billion increase in state spending on all modes of transportation over the next five years.

Our needs don’t match the dollars, something must be done!