SB3285

Illinois SB3285 establishes intercity passenger rail routes and service frequencies, integrating them into statewide rail planning.

Illinois SB3285, the Passenger Rail Planning Act, sets forth intercity passenger rail routes and service frequencies, aiming to enhance statewide rail planning. The bill designates specific service frequencies for various routes, such as hourly service on Chicago to Milwaukee and Chicago to Madison. The Department of Transportation is tasked with incorporating these frequencies into the Illinois State Rail Plan and coordinating with Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The bill also mandates that these organizations consider rail frequencies in their planning processes.