HR0150 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Transportation infrastructure is critical to the economy and the future growth of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, There are 2,185 interstate miles that serve the State, and Illinois is ranked third on the list of states with the most interstate miles; there are a total of 15,969 miles of state highways and 7,847 bridges, making the interstate route accessible across the entire State, and more than 7,200 trucking establishments within Illinois take advantage of this extensive network of highways; and

WHEREAS, Downstate roads, bridges, transit systems, and rails throughout the State proved an essential link to providing critical services in local communities and to fueling economic growth; and

WHEREAS, Poor road conditions are negatively impacting the State's ability to grow and prosper; and

WHEREAS, On average, a motorist spends $566 per year on vehicle repair costs because of deteriorating road conditions; and

WHEREAS, According to IDOT's Multi-Year Program (MYP) for 2019-2024, the State's backlog of roadways that are in need of immediate repair has grown from approximately 1,700 miles in the year 2000 to an estimated 3,300 in 2018 and is expected to grow to 5,588 miles by the current MYP's end in 2024; and

WHEREAS, Illinois currently allocates highway funds through a formula called the "55/45 split," which directs 45 percent of transportation funding to the Chicago area and 55 percent to the rest of the State; and

WHEREAS, Downstate communities generated tax revenue and economic growth for the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge any new or increased transportation funding to include increases in downstate transportation funding, including mass transits, rural roads, county roads, and local roads; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we urge IDOT to maintain the "55/45 split" between downstate and Chicago; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Secretary of Transportation and to Governor JB Pritzker.