On Jan. 15, Business Leaders for Transportation will release its recommendations, Getting the Chicago Region Moving: A Coordinated Agenda for the 2003 Federal Transportation Debate.
In January, Congress will begin re-authorization hearings for federal
transportation legislation that will expire next September. On Jan. 15,
Business Leaders for Transportation will release its recommendations,
Getting the Chicago Region Moving: A Coordinated Agenda for the 2003 Federal
Transportation Debate. The report demonstrates the impact federal
transportation dollars have in our region and proposes an agenda to ensure that
federal policies encourage coordinated land use and transportation decisions for
a more efficient system. A media briefing featuring experts from the Chicagoland
Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Metropolis 2020 and the Metropolitan Planning
Council will provide background on what's at stake in northeastern Illinois, and
how Business Leaders is building regional consensus from government, business
and civic leaders to meet the region's complex highway, transit and freight
system needs.
The briefing is on Jan. 15, 2003 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at MPC. Lunch
will be provided. Pre-registration is requested by Jan. 10,
2003.