Supports the Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) in Illinois.
The resolution highlights the importance of public transportation in downstate Illinois, noting it is often the only reliable option for many residents. It emphasizes that the Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP) covers only 65% of eligible operating costs, leaving counties to cover the remaining 35%. This financial burden disproportionately affects counties that are the sole provider of public transportation. The resolution calls for support of DOAP to ensure continued access to essential services for vulnerable residents.
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