HB4279

Illinois HB4279 establishes target frequencies for intercity passenger rail routes and integrates them into state planning.

Illinois HB4279, the Passenger Rail Planning Act, sets forth target frequencies for intercity passenger rail routes serving or originating in the state. The Department of Transportation must incorporate these frequencies into the Illinois State Rail Plan and the Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan. The bill also requires the Department to convene consultations with Metropolitan Planning Organizations every four years to review passenger rail investments. Each Metropolitan Planning Organization must recognize the target frequencies and identify relevant rail corridors in their plans.