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Chicago region answers Obama’s call for innovative ways to support sustainable metropolitan development

Reinventing investment for a more livable Chicago region

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Illinois transportation advocates: Rep. Oberstar's bill a good start toward federal transportation investment reform; more work needed

Illinois, national transportation experts to host media telebriefing on Rep. Oberstar's bill to reform federal transportation investment

MPC strongly supports growing movement toward goal-driven, coordinated federal transportation investment policy

Transportation Investment Accountability Act garners support from key lawmakers, media

April Media Tips

MPC supports HB 1, HB 2359 to fund, reform Illinois’ capital investment plan

March Media Tips

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