Are you tired of ghost buses and trains? Missed connections and long waits?

You're not alone. Since 2020, our transit systems have been struggling, and riders have been left behind and their frustrations ignored. And our agencies have been resistant to change, and unwilling to work together to solve problems and plan for the future. But what if we told you that things are about to get far worse if we don't take action soon?

Later this year, Federal COVID relief funds for transit agencies are set to expire. These have been a lifeline for transit agencies after revenue from fares tanked in 2020, but once they're gone, between CTA, Pace, and Metra we'll be facing a $770 million fiscal cliff – annually.

This would mean drastic service cuts – longer waits, entire lines going away, and mind boggling traffic.

Lawmakers have introduced SB2111 and HB3438–monumental legislation that takes long-overdue steps to ensure transit agencies deliver a coordinated, cost-efficient regional transit service so that Illinoisans have access to safe, reliable, and affordable transit for generations to come. The monumental reforms in SB2111 and HB3438 will improve safety and rider experience, better integrate service across Metra, Pace, and the CTA, including one fare to ride the whole system, and increase the frequency and speed of service across the region. The legislature must pass these reforms and pair them with a $1.5 billion investment in transit by midnight on Saturday, May 31 to improve economic mobility, access to healthcare, and the climate benefits that come with a strong public transit system. 

It's critcal that Springfield gets this done by the end of May – otherwise our transit agencies will be forced to cancel all service improvements and immediately start planning cuts. Use our tool below to email your legislators and let them know you want them to fix AND fund transit NOW!