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SB2111 Enrolled LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
*LRB10409876RTM29569a* Rep.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:
Eva-Dina Delgado Filed:
Article 2.
10/30/2025 10400SB2111ham003 LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2111 AMENDMENT NO.
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Amend Senate Bill 2111 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:
"Article 2.
Section 2-10.
10400SB2111ham003 -2- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Section 2-10.
(b) The Committee shall advise the Department on strategies and initiatives that improve access to transit and better integrate transit with intercity rail and intercity bus SB2111 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b networks in Illinois outside of the Northeast Illinois region.
(b) The Committee shall advise the Department on strategies and initiatives that improve access to transit and better integrate transit with intercity rail and intercity bus networks in Illinois outside of the Northeast Illinois region.
(g) The Committee shall be consulted for feedback and recommendations to be included in the Department's Public Transportation Plan.
(g) The Committee shall be consulted for feedback and 10400SB2111ham003 -3- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a recommendations to be included in the Department's Public Transportation Plan.
SB2111 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (1) one member representing rural public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area;
(1) one member representing rural public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area;
(8) one member representing individuals with disabilities;
(8) one member representing individuals with 10400SB2111ham003 -4- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a disabilities;
(11) one or more members representing the Department SB2111 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b that are involved in transit grant administration, project implementation, or procurement;
(11) one or more members representing the Department that are involved in transit grant administration, project implementation, or procurement;
(2) develop strategies for improving the collection, aggregation, and use of transit data, including budgeting models, ridership forecasting, equity analysis, and performance metrics;
(2) develop strategies for improving the collection, 10400SB2111ham003 -5- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a aggregation, and use of transit data, including budgeting models, ridership forecasting, equity analysis, and performance metrics;
(3) promote the adoption and joint procurement of advanced technologies, such as demand-responsive transit platforms, real-time data systems, mobile fare collection, fleet management tools, and other technologies the SB2111 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Committee may find to improve transit service and operations;
(3) promote the adoption and joint procurement of advanced technologies, such as demand-responsive transit platforms, real-time data systems, mobile fare collection, fleet management tools, and other technologies the Committee may find to improve transit service and operations;
(8) recommend and support shared services or regionalized administrative functions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency;
10400SB2111ham003 -6- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (8) recommend and support shared services or regionalized administrative functions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency;
SB2111 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (10) consider changes to existing and future funding programs;
(10) consider changes to existing and future funding programs;
Section 5-1.
10400SB2111ham003 -7- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Section 5-1.
"Car-share vehicles" means motor vehicles that are SB2111 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b operated as part of a regional fleet by a public or private car-sharing company or organization and provide hourly or daily service.
"Car-share vehicles" means motor vehicles that are operated as part of a regional fleet by a public or private car-sharing company or organization and provide hourly or daily service.
"Efficiency living unit" has the meaning ascribed to that term in the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Version (November 2021).
"Efficiency living unit" has the meaning ascribed to that 10400SB2111ham003 -8- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a term in the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Version (November 2021).
"Housing development project" means a development project SB2111 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b consisting of (i) residential units only, (ii) mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use, or (iii) transitional housing or supportive housing.
"Housing development project" means a development project consisting of (i) residential units only, (ii) mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use, or (iii) transitional housing or supportive housing.
"Public transportation corridor" means a street on which one or more bus routes have a combined frequency of bus service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.
"Public transportation corridor" means a street on which one or more bus routes have a combined frequency of bus service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and 10400SB2111ham003 -9- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a afternoon peak commute periods.
SB2111 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b "Residential hotel" means any building containing 6 or more guest rooms or efficiency living units that is used or intended or designed to be used, rented, hired out, or occupied for sleeping purposes by guests and that is also the primary residence of those guests.
"Residential hotel" means any building containing 6 or more guest rooms or efficiency living units that is used or intended or designed to be used, rented, hired out, or occupied for sleeping purposes by guests and that is also the primary residence of those guests.
(a) If a development project provides automobile parking voluntarily, then a unit of local government may impose on the development project requirements for parking spaces to be made available for car-share vehicles, for parking spaces to be shared with the public, or for parking spaces to be made available only for a fee.
10400SB2111ham003 -10- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (a) If a development project provides automobile parking voluntarily, then a unit of local government may impose on the development project requirements for parking spaces to be made available for car-share vehicles, for parking spaces to be shared with the public, or for parking spaces to be made available only for a fee.
A unit of local government may not require voluntarily provided parking to be provided free of SB2111 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b charge.
A unit of local government may not require voluntarily provided parking to be provided free of charge.
(f) Nothing in this Act prevents a unit of local government from enacting or enforcing local laws that establish a minimum parking requirement for bicycles, including electric-assisted bicycles.
(f) Nothing in this Act prevents a unit of local government from enacting or enforcing local laws that 10400SB2111ham003 -11- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a establish a minimum parking requirement for bicycles, including electric-assisted bicycles.
This Act is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois SB2111 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
This Act is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
As used in Articles 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, and 75, (i) "appointee" and "officer" include a person appointed to serve on the board of a Regional Transit Board or a board of a Regional Development Authority, and (ii) "employee" and "State employee" include:
As used in Articles 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 50, and 75, (i) "appointee" and "officer" include a person appointed to serve on the board of a 10400SB2111ham003 -12- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Regional Transit Board or a board of a Regional Development Authority, and (ii) "employee" and "State employee" include:
As used in this subsection, "Authority leader" has the meaning given to that term in the various Acts and Laws creating the SB2111 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Regional Development Authorities.
As used in this subsection, "Authority leader" has the meaning given to that term in the various Acts and Laws creating the Regional Development Authorities.
(a) Nothing in this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly precludes a Regional Transit Board from appointing or employing an Inspector General to serve under the jurisdiction of a Regional Transit Board to receive complaints and conduct investigations in accordance with an ordinance or resolution adopted by that respective Board, provided he or she is approved by the Executive Ethics Commission.
(a) Nothing in this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly precludes a Regional Transit Board from appointing or 10400SB2111ham003 -13- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a employing an Inspector General to serve under the jurisdiction of a Regional Transit Board to receive complaints and conduct investigations in accordance with an ordinance or resolution adopted by that respective Board, provided he or she is approved by the Executive Ethics Commission.
A Regional Transit Board shall notify the Executive Ethics Commission within 10 days after employing or appointing a person to serve SB2111 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b as Inspector General, and the Executive Ethics Commission shall approve or reject the appointment or employment of the Inspector General.
A Regional Transit Board shall notify the Executive Ethics Commission within 10 days after employing or appointing a person to serve as Inspector General, and the Executive Ethics Commission shall approve or reject the appointment or employment of the Inspector General.
For purposes of this subsection (a), any person appointed or employed by a Transit Board to receive complaints and investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of this Act shall be considered an Inspector General and shall be subject to approval of the Executive Ethics Commission.
For purposes of this subsection (a), any person appointed or employed by a Transit 10400SB2111ham003 -14- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Board to receive complaints and investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of this Act shall be considered an Inspector General and shall be subject to approval of the Executive Ethics Commission.
(b) The Executive Inspector General appointed by the Governor shall have exclusive jurisdiction to investigate SB2111 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b complaints or allegations of violations of this Act and, in his or her discretion, may investigate other complaints or allegations.
(b) The Executive Inspector General appointed by the Governor shall have exclusive jurisdiction to investigate complaints or allegations of violations of this Act and, in his or her discretion, may investigate other complaints or allegations.
In the event the Executive Inspector General provides written notification of intent to assume investigatory responsibility for a complaint, allegation, or ongoing investigation, the Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board shall cease review of the complaint, allegation, or ongoing investigation and provide all information to the Executive Inspector General.
In the event the Executive Inspector General provides written notification of intent to assume investigatory responsibility for a complaint, allegation, or ongoing investigation, the Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board shall cease review of the complaint, allegation, or ongoing investigation and provide all information to the Executive Inspector 10400SB2111ham003 -15- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a General.
In the event the Executive Inspector General provides an Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board with written notification of intent to delegate investigatory responsibility for a complaint, allegation, or ongoing SB2111 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b investigation, the Executive Inspector General shall provide all information to the Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board.
In the event the Executive Inspector General provides an Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board with written notification of intent to delegate investigatory responsibility for a complaint, allegation, or ongoing investigation, the Executive Inspector General shall provide all information to the Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board.
An Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board and the Executive Inspector General shall cooperate and share resources or information as necessary to implement the provisions of this Article.
An Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board and the Executive Inspector General shall cooperate and share resources or information as necessary to 10400SB2111ham003 -16- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a implement the provisions of this Article.
Investigatory files and reports prepared by the Office of the Executive Inspector General and the Office of an Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board may be disclosed between the Offices as necessary to implement the SB2111 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b provisions of this Article.
Investigatory files and reports prepared by the Office of the Executive Inspector General and the Office of an Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board may be disclosed between the Offices as necessary to implement the provisions of this Article.
(b) The Secretary of State shall ensure that the guidance issued and forms developed under subsection (a) merely describe the process that must be followed to document a person's eligibility for complementary paratransit service under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F and do not require the disclosure or recording of any specific information about an individual's disability.
(b) The Secretary of State shall ensure that the guidance issued and forms developed under subsection (a) merely describe the process that must be followed to document a person's eligibility for complementary paratransit service under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F and do not require the 10400SB2111ham003 -17- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a disclosure or recording of any specific information about an individual's disability.
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The Illinois Identification Card may be used for identification purposes in any lawful situation only by the person to whom it was issued.
The Illinois Identification Card may be used for identification purposes in any lawful situation only by the person to whom it 10400SB2111ham003 -18- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a was issued.
(a-5) If an applicant for an identification card has a SB2111 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b current driver's license or instruction permit issued by the Secretary of State, the Secretary may require the applicant to utilize the same residence address and name on the identification card, driver's license, and instruction permit records maintained by the Secretary.
(a-5) If an applicant for an identification card has a current driver's license or instruction permit issued by the Secretary of State, the Secretary may require the applicant to utilize the same residence address and name on the identification card, driver's license, and instruction permit records maintained by the Secretary.
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(a-15) The Secretary of State may provide for an expedited process for the issuance of an Illinois Identification Card.
(a-15) The Secretary of State may provide for an expedited 10400SB2111ham003 -19- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a process for the issuance of an Illinois Identification Card.
The Secretary may adopt rules regarding the eligibility, SB2111 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b process, and fee for an expedited Illinois Identification Card.
The Secretary may adopt rules regarding the eligibility, process, and fee for an expedited Illinois Identification Card.
if the person has a social security number, (1) A committed person who has previously held an Illinois Identification Card or an Illinois driver's license shall submit an Identification Card verification form to the Secretary of State, including a photograph taken by the correctional facility, proof of residency upon discharge, and a social security number, if the committed person has a social security number.
if the person has a social security number, (1) A committed person who has previously held an Illinois Identification Card or an Illinois driver's license shall submit an Identification Card verification form to the Secretary of State, including a photograph taken by the correctional facility, proof of residency upon discharge, and a social security number, if the 10400SB2111ham003 -20- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a committed person has a social security number.
If the committed person's photograph and demographic information matches an existing SB2111 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Illinois Identification Card or Illinois driver's license and the Secretary of State verifies the applicant's social security number with the Social Security Administration, the Secretary of State shall issue the committed person a standard Illinois Identification Card.
If the committed person's photograph and demographic information matches an existing Illinois Identification Card or Illinois driver's license and the Secretary of State verifies the applicant's social security number with the Social Security Administration, the Secretary of State shall issue the committed person a standard Illinois Identification Card.
(2) A committed person who has not previously held an Illinois Identification Card or Illinois driver's license or for whom a match cannot be found as described in paragraph (1) shall submit an Illinois Identification Card verification form, including a photograph taken by the correctional facility, a certified birth certificate, proof of residency upon discharge, and a social security number, if the committed has a social security number.
(2) A committed person who has not previously held an Illinois Identification Card or Illinois driver's license 10400SB2111ham003 -21- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a or for whom a match cannot be found as described in paragraph (1) shall submit an Illinois Identification Card verification form, including a photograph taken by the correctional facility, a certified birth certificate, proof of residency upon discharge, and a social security number, if the committed has a social security number.
If the committed person does not have a social security SB2111 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b number and is eligible for a social security number, the Secretary of State shall not issue a standard Illinois Identification Card until the committed person obtains a social security number.
If the committed person does not have a social security number and is eligible for a social security number, the Secretary of State shall not issue a standard Illinois Identification Card until the committed person obtains a social security number.
(a-25) The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card valid for 90 days to a committed person upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, aftercare release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility located in Illinois, or a county jail or county department of corrections, if the released person does not obtain a standard Illinois Identification Card as described in subsection (a-20) prior to release but does present a Secretary of State prescribed Identification Card verification form completed by the correctional facility, verifying the released person's date of birth, social security number, if the person has a social SB2111 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b security number, and his or her Illinois residence address.
(a-25) The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card valid for 90 days to a committed person upon release on parole, mandatory supervised release, aftercare release, final discharge, or pardon from the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility located in Illinois, or a 10400SB2111ham003 -22- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a county jail or county department of corrections, if the released person does not obtain a standard Illinois Identification Card as described in subsection (a-20) prior to release but does present a Secretary of State prescribed Identification Card verification form completed by the correctional facility, verifying the released person's date of birth, social security number, if the person has a social security number, and his or her Illinois residence address.
(a-30) The Secretary of State shall issue a standard Illinois Identification Card to a person upon conditional release or absolute discharge from the custody of the Department of Human Services, if the person presents a certified copy of his or her birth certificate, social security card, if the person has a social security number, or other documents authorized by the Secretary, and a document SB2111 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b proving his or her Illinois residence address.
10400SB2111ham003 -23- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (a-30) The Secretary of State shall issue a standard Illinois Identification Card to a person upon conditional release or absolute discharge from the custody of the Department of Human Services, if the person presents a certified copy of his or her birth certificate, social security card, if the person has a social security number, or other documents authorized by the Secretary, and a document proving his or her Illinois residence address.
(a-35) The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card valid for 90 days to a person upon conditional release or absolute discharge from the custody of the Department of Human Services, if the person is unable to present a certified copy of his or her birth certificate and social security card, if the person has a social security number, or other documents authorized by the Secretary, but does present a Secretary of State prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Human Services, verifying the person's date of birth and social security number, if the person has a social security number, and a document proving his or her Illinois residence address.
(a-35) The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card valid for 90 days to a person upon conditional release or absolute discharge from the custody of the Department of Human Services, if the person is unable to present a certified copy of his or her birth certificate and social security card, if the person has a social security number, or other documents authorized by the Secretary, but does present a Secretary of State prescribed verification form completed by the Department of Human 10400SB2111ham003 -24- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Services, verifying the person's date of birth and social security number, if the person has a social security number, and a document proving his or her Illinois residence address.
The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card to a person no SB2111 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b sooner than 14 days prior to his or her conditional release or absolute discharge if personnel from the Department of Human Services bring the person to a Secretary of State location with the required documents.
The Secretary of State shall issue a limited-term Illinois Identification Card to a person no sooner than 14 days prior to his or her conditional release or absolute discharge if personnel from the Department of Human Services bring the person to a Secretary of State location with the required documents.
No Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card shall be issued to any person who holds a valid foreign state identification card, license, or permit unless the person first surrenders to the Secretary of State the valid foreign state identification card, license, or permit.
No Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card shall be issued to any person who holds a valid foreign state identification card, license, or permit unless the person first surrenders to the Secretary of State the valid foreign state identification 10400SB2111ham003 -25- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a card, license, or permit.
The card shall be prepared and supplied by the Secretary of State, and shall include a photograph and signature or mark of the applicant, a designation indicating that the card is an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card, and shall include a comprehensible designation of the type and classification of SB2111 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the applicant's disability as set out in Section 4A of this Act.
The card shall be prepared and supplied by the Secretary of State, and shall include a photograph and signature or mark of the applicant, a designation indicating that the card is an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card, and shall include a comprehensible designation of the type and classification of the applicant's disability as set out in Section 4A of this Act.
The Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card may be used as adequate documentation of disability in lieu of a physician's determination of disability, a determination of disability from a physician assistant, a determination of disability from an advanced practice registered nurse, or any other documentation of disability whenever any State law requires that a person with a disability provide such documentation of disability, however an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card shall not qualify the cardholder to participate in any program or to receive any SB2111 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b benefit which is not available to all persons with like disabilities.
The Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card may be used as adequate documentation of disability in lieu of a physician's determination of disability, a determination of 10400SB2111ham003 -26- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a disability from a physician assistant, a determination of disability from an advanced practice registered nurse, or any other documentation of disability whenever any State law requires that a person with a disability provide such documentation of disability, however an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card shall not qualify the cardholder to participate in any program or to receive any benefit which is not available to all persons with like disabilities.
The Secretary of State shall add a marker or box to the Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card that can be used to record and demonstrate that the holder of the card has presented documentation of certification of eligibility to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F by an entity that is required to provide those services in the State.
10400SB2111ham003 -27- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a The Secretary of State shall add a marker or box to the Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card that can be used to record and demonstrate that the holder of the card has presented documentation of certification of eligibility to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F by an entity that is required to provide those services in the State.
SB2111 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (c) The Secretary of State shall provide that each original or renewal Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card issued to a person under the age of 21 shall be of a distinct nature from those Illinois Identification Cards or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Cards issued to individuals 21 years of age or older.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide that each original or renewal Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card issued to a person under the age of 21 shall be of a distinct nature from those Illinois Identification Cards or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Cards issued to individuals 21 years of age or older.
(c-3) The General Assembly recognizes the need to identify military veterans living in this State for the purpose of ensuring that they receive all of the services and benefits to which they are legally entitled, including healthcare, education assistance, and job placement.
(c-3) The General Assembly recognizes the need to identify military veterans living in this State for the purpose of ensuring that they receive all of the services and benefits to which they are legally entitled, including healthcare, 10400SB2111ham003 -28- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a education assistance, and job placement.
The Secretary may SB2111 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b not issue any other identification card which identifies an occupation, status, affiliation, hobby, or other unique characteristics of the identification card holder which is unrelated to the purpose of the identification card.
The Secretary may not issue any other identification card which identifies an occupation, status, affiliation, hobby, or other unique characteristics of the identification card holder which is unrelated to the purpose of the identification card.
The applicant, upon receipt of such card and prior to its use for any purpose, shall have affixed thereon in the space provided therefor his signature or mark.
The applicant, 10400SB2111ham003 -29- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a upon receipt of such card and prior to its use for any purpose, shall have affixed thereon in the space provided therefor his signature or mark.
(e) The Secretary of State, in his or her discretion, may designate on each Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card a space where the card holder may place a sticker or decal, issued by the SB2111 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Secretary of State, of uniform size as the Secretary may specify, that shall indicate in appropriate language that the card holder has renewed his or her Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card.
(e) The Secretary of State, in his or her discretion, may designate on each Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card a space where the card holder may place a sticker or decal, issued by the Secretary of State, of uniform size as the Secretary may specify, that shall indicate in appropriate language that the card holder has renewed his or her Illinois Identification Card or Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card.
(4) The Secretary shall design the mobile identification card in a manner that allows the credential holder to maintain physical possession of the device on which the mobile identification card is accessed during verification.
(4) The Secretary shall design the mobile identification 10400SB2111ham003 -30- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a card in a manner that allows the credential holder to maintain physical possession of the device on which the mobile identification card is accessed during verification.
(1) the relying parties to authenticate electronic credentials in accordance with applicable AAMVA standards SB2111 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b prior to acceptance of the electronic credential;
(1) the relying parties to authenticate electronic credentials in accordance with applicable AAMVA standards prior to acceptance of the electronic credential;
(2) the Secretary shall use an electronic credential system that is designed to maximize the privacy of the credential holder in accordance with State and federal law and shall not track or compile information without the credential holder's consent;
(2) the Secretary shall use an electronic credential system that is designed to maximize the privacy of the credential holder in accordance with State and federal law and shall not track or compile information without the 10400SB2111ham003 -31- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a credential holder's consent;
(i)(1) The electronic credential holder shall be required to have the holder's their physical credential on the holder's their person for all purposes for which an identification card SB2111 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b is required.
(i)(1) The electronic credential holder shall be required to have the holder's their physical credential on the holder's their person for all purposes for which an identification card is required.
(j) A person may be required to produce when so requested a physical identification card to a law enforcement officer, a representative of a State or federal department or agency, or a private entity and is subject to all applicable laws and consequences for failure to produce such an identification card.
(j) A person may be required to produce when so requested a physical identification card to a law enforcement officer, a representative of a State or federal department or agency, or a private entity and is subject to all applicable laws and 10400SB2111ham003 -32- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a consequences for failure to produce such an identification card.
(l) The display of a mobile identification card shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any SB2111 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b other data or application on the mobile device.
(l) The display of a mobile identification card shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device.
"Credential holder" means the individual to whom a mobile driver's license or a mobile identification card is issued.
"Credential holder" means the individual to whom a mobile 10400SB2111ham003 -33- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a driver's license or a mobile identification card is issued.
"Electronic credential" means an electronic extension of the departmental issued physical credential that conveys SB2111 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b identity and complies with AAMVA's mobile driver license Implementation guidelines and the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard.
"Electronic credential" means an electronic extension of the departmental issued physical credential that conveys identity and complies with AAMVA's mobile driver license Implementation guidelines and the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard.
"Mobile identification card" means a data file that is available on any mobile device that has connectivity to the Internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Secretary of State, that contains all the data elements visible on the face and back of an identification card, and that displays the current status of the identification card.
"Mobile identification card" means a data file that is available on any mobile device that has connectivity to the Internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Secretary of State, that contains all the data elements visible on the face and back of an identification card, and that displays the current status 10400SB2111ham003 -34- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a of the identification card.
SB2111 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b "Provision" means the initial loading of an electronic credential onto a device.
"Provision" means the initial loading of an electronic credential onto a device.
revised 11-26-24.) Section 5-800.
revised 11-26-24.) 10400SB2111ham003 -35- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Section 5-800.
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(20 ILCS 2705/2705-203) Sec.
(2) ensure transportation investment decisions emerge from an objective and quantifiable technical analysis;
(2) ensure transportation investment decisions emerge 10400SB2111ham003 -36- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a from an objective and quantifiable technical analysis;
(4) ensure that all State transportation funds invested are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets established in the SB2111 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b State's long-range transportation plan;
(4) ensure that all State transportation funds invested are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets established in the State's long-range transportation plan;
(d) The Department shall develop a needs-based transit asset management plan for State-supported public transportation assets, including vehicles, facilities, equipment, and other infrastructure in accordance with 49 CFR Part 625.
(d) The Department shall develop a needs-based transit asset management plan for State-supported public 10400SB2111ham003 -37- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transportation assets, including vehicles, facilities, equipment, and other infrastructure in accordance with 49 CFR Part 625.
Federally required transit asset management plans developed by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Regional Transportation SB2111 Enrolled - 37 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority (RTA) or Service Boards service boards, as defined in Section 1.03 of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act, shall become the transportation asset management plans for all public transportation assets owned and operated by the Service Boards service boards.
Federally required transit asset management plans developed by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) or Service Boards service boards, as defined in Section 1.03 of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act, shall become the transportation asset management plans for all public transportation assets owned and operated by the Service Boards service boards.
The Department shall solicit input from localities, metropolitan planning organizations, transit authorities, transportation authorities, representatives of labor and private businesses, the public, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders in its development of the prioritization process pursuant to this subsection.
The Department shall solicit input from localities, metropolitan planning organizations, transit authorities, transportation authorities, representatives of labor and private businesses, 10400SB2111ham003 -38- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the public, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders in its development of the prioritization process pursuant to this subsection.
The process shall include both a quantitative analysis of the evaluation factors and qualitative review by SB2111 Enrolled - 38 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Department.
The process shall include both a quantitative analysis of the evaluation factors and qualitative review by the Department.
The selection process shall be based on an objective and quantifiable analysis that considers, at a minimum, the goals identified in the long-range transportation plan and shall:
The selection process shall 10400SB2111ham003 -39- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a be based on an objective and quantifiable analysis that considers, at a minimum, the goals identified in the long-range transportation plan and shall:
and (2) reduce disparities in transportation system performance experienced by racially marginalized SB2111 Enrolled - 39 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b communities, low-income to moderate-income consumers, and other disadvantaged groups and populations identified under the Environmental Justice Act;
and (2) reduce disparities in transportation system performance experienced by racially marginalized communities, low-income to moderate-income consumers, and other disadvantaged groups and populations identified under the Environmental Justice Act;
167 and State matching funds;
167 and State matching 10400SB2111ham003 -40- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a funds;
(g) A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, SB2111 Enrolled - 40 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b program, and scores for all candidate projects shall be published on the Department website in a timely manner.
(g) A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, program, and scores for all candidate projects shall be published on the Department website in a timely manner.
(b) In providing any intercity railroad passenger service as provided in this Section, the Department shall have the following additional powers:
10400SB2111ham003 -41- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (b) In providing any intercity railroad passenger service as provided in this Section, the Department shall have the following additional powers:
(1.5) to freely lease or otherwise contract for any purpose any of the locomotives, passenger railcars, and SB2111 Enrolled - 41 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b other rolling stock equipment or accessions to any state or state agency, public or private entity, or quasi-public entities;
(1.5) to freely lease or otherwise contract for any purpose any of the locomotives, passenger railcars, and other rolling stock equipment or accessions to any state or state agency, public or private entity, or quasi-public entities;
(6) to obtain insurance for any losses or claims with respect to the service;
10400SB2111ham003 -42- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (6) to obtain insurance for any losses or claims with respect to the service;
(8) to make grants to any body politic and corporate, any unit of local government, or the Commuter Rail Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority to cover all or any part of any SB2111 Enrolled - 42 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b capital or operating costs of the service and to enter into agreements with respect to those grants;
(8) to make grants to any body politic and corporate, any unit of local government, or the Commuter Rail Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority to cover all or any part of any capital or operating costs of the service and to enter into agreements with respect to those grants;
(d) In connection with any powers exercised under this Section, the Department (1) shall not have the power of eminent domain;
10400SB2111ham003 -43- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (d) In connection with any powers exercised under this Section, the Department (1) shall not have the power of eminent domain;
(e) Any contract with the Commuter Rail Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority SB2111 Enrolled - 43 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (or a public corporation on behalf of the Division) under this Section shall provide that all costs in excess of revenue received by the Division generated from intercity rail service provided by the Division shall be fully borne by the Department, and no funds for operation of commuter rail service shall be used, directly or indirectly, or for any period of time, to subsidize the intercity rail operation.
(e) Any contract with the Commuter Rail Division of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority (or a public corporation on behalf of the Division) under this Section shall provide that all costs in excess of revenue received by the Division generated from intercity rail service provided by the Division shall be fully borne by the Department, and no funds for operation of commuter rail service shall be used, directly or indirectly, or for any period of time, to subsidize the intercity rail operation.
(f) Whenever the Department enters into an agreement with any carrier for the Department's payment of such railroad required maintenance expenses necessary for intercity passenger service, the Department may deposit such required maintenance funds into an escrow account.
(f) Whenever the Department enters into an agreement with 10400SB2111ham003 -44- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a any carrier for the Department's payment of such railroad required maintenance expenses necessary for intercity passenger service, the Department may deposit such required maintenance funds into an escrow account.
Whenever the Department enters into an agreement with any State or State agency, any public or private entity or quasi-public entity for the lease, rental or use of locomotives, passenger SB2111 Enrolled - 44 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b railcars, and other rolling stock equipment or accessions, the Department may deposit such receipts into a separate escrow account.
Whenever the Department enters into an agreement with any State or State agency, any public or private entity or quasi-public entity for the lease, rental or use of locomotives, passenger railcars, and other rolling stock equipment or accessions, the Department may deposit such receipts into a separate escrow account.
The moneys deposited in the escrow accounts shall be invested and reinvested, pursuant to the direction of the Department, in bonds and other interest bearing obligations of this State, or in such accounts, certificates, bills, obligations, shares, pools, or other securities as are authorized for the investment of public funds under the Public Funds Investment Act.
The moneys deposited in the escrow accounts shall be 10400SB2111ham003 -45- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a invested and reinvested, pursuant to the direction of the Department, in bonds and other interest bearing obligations of this State, or in such accounts, certificates, bills, obligations, shares, pools, or other securities as are authorized for the investment of public funds under the Public Funds Investment Act.
At the SB2111 Enrolled - 45 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b end of the term of an escrow account holding lease payments, use fees, or rental payments, the remaining balance shall be deposited in the High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury Treasury.
At the end of the term of an escrow account holding lease payments, use fees, or rental payments, the remaining balance shall be deposited in the High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock Fund, a special fund that is created in the State treasury Treasury.
Additionally, the Department may make payments into the High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock Fund for the State's share of the costs related to locomotives, passenger railcars, and other rolling stock equipment.
Additionally, the Department may make payments into the High-Speed Rail Rolling Stock Fund for the 10400SB2111ham003 -46- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a State's share of the costs related to locomotives, passenger railcars, and other rolling stock equipment.
To improve public transportation service across the State, the SB2111 Enrolled - 46 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Department, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and counties and municipalities shall collaborate with and provide support to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and other public transit providers in the implementation of bus rapid transit and bus priority service using the expressway, tollway, and other roadway systems.
To improve public transportation service across the State, the Department, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and counties and municipalities shall collaborate with and provide support to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority and other public transit providers in the implementation of bus rapid transit and bus priority service using the expressway, tollway, and other roadway systems.
(20 ILCS 2705/2705-594 new) Sec.
10400SB2111ham003 -47- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (20 ILCS 2705/2705-594 new) Sec.
The Committee shall consist of SB2111 Enrolled - 47 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the following members:
The Committee shall consist of the following members:
(3) coordinating with local transit authorities, intercity bus operators, and local governments on the delivery of bus priority projects;
10400SB2111ham003 -48- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (3) coordinating with local transit authorities, intercity bus operators, and local governments on the delivery of bus priority projects;
and SB2111 Enrolled - 48 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (5) developing a cost and maintenance policy for construction and maintenance of future facilities in partnership with transit agencies.
and (5) developing a cost and maintenance policy for construction and maintenance of future facilities in partnership with transit agencies.
The report shall include the Department's identification of statutory provisions that the Department believes make it difficult or impossible for the Department to implement its recommended best practices for optimizing its highways for public transit service and users.
The report shall include the Department's identification of statutory provisions that the Department believes make it difficult or impossible for the Department to implement its recommended best practices for optimizing its highways for 10400SB2111ham003 -49- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a public transit service and users.
SB2111 Enrolled - 49 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (g) This Section is repealed January 1, 2030.
(g) This Section is repealed January 1, 2030.
and (3) liaising with transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and members of the public to solicit and evaluate feedback on the Department's implementation of transit-related policies and processes.
and (3) liaising with transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and members of the public to solicit and evaluate feedback on the Department's 10400SB2111ham003 -50- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a implementation of transit-related policies and processes.
The Department shall conduct a SB2111 Enrolled - 50 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b planning study on improvements needed at the Joliet train station for potential extensions of passenger rail service to Peoria and other locations outside of the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
The Department shall conduct a planning study on improvements needed at the Joliet train station for potential extensions of passenger rail service to Peoria and other locations outside of the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
(2) construct new infrastructure or improve existing infrastructure to facilitate safe, convenient access to outdoor recreation sites, including, but not limited to, stations, stops, shelters, bike-share, and bicycle infrastructure;
(2) construct new infrastructure or improve existing 10400SB2111ham003 -51- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a infrastructure to facilitate safe, convenient access to outdoor recreation sites, including, but not limited to, stations, stops, shelters, bike-share, and bicycle infrastructure;
SB2111 Enrolled - 51 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (b) The Secretary shall award grants through the program on an annual basis.
(b) The Secretary shall award grants through the program on an annual basis.
(1) R3 Areas as established under Section 10-40 of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act;
(1) R3 Areas as established under Section 10-40 of the 10400SB2111ham003 -52- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act;
(3) communities that can demonstrate to the Secretary that the community has inadequate, insufficient, or no SB2111 Enrolled - 52 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b park space or recreation facilities, including by demonstrating:
(3) communities that can demonstrate to the Secretary that the community has inadequate, insufficient, or no park space or recreation facilities, including by demonstrating:
Procurement of transition consultant by the Department of Transportation.
Procurement of transition consultant by the 10400SB2111ham003 -53- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Department of Transportation.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or any law to the contrary, the Department of Transportation shall identify a method of source selection that will make it possible to procure and contract with a consultant to assist with the transition from the Regional Transportation Authority to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority as set out in SB2111 Enrolled - 53 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Section 1.04.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or any law to the contrary, the Department of Transportation shall identify a method of source selection that will make it possible to procure and contract with a consultant to assist with the transition from the Regional Transportation Authority to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority as set out in Section 1.04.
(d) Except for Sections 5-5, 5-7, 10-10, 20-75, 20-80, 20-120, 20-155, 20-160, and 25-60, paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Section 15-25, and Article 50 and any rules adopted under those Sections and Article, this Code does not apply to procurements required by this Section, notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or any law to the contrary.
(d) Except for Sections 5-5, 5-7, 10-10, 20-75, 20-80, 20-120, 20-155, 20-160, and 25-60, paragraph (5) of subsection 10400SB2111ham003 -54- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (b) of Section 15-25, and Article 50 and any rules adopted under those Sections and Article, this Code does not apply to procurements required by this Section, notwithstanding any other provision of this Code or any law to the contrary.
SB2111 Enrolled - 54 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Section 5-900.
Section 5-900.
"Transportation System" means all plants, equipment, property and rights useful for transportation of passengers for hire except taxicabs and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, street railways, elevated railroads, subways and underground railroads, motor vehicles, trolley buses, motor buses and any combination thereof.
"Transportation System" means all plants, equipment, property and rights useful for transportation of passengers for hire except taxicabs and includes, without limiting the 10400SB2111ham003 -55- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a generality of the foregoing, street railways, elevated railroads, subways and underground railroads, motor vehicles, trolley buses, motor buses and any combination thereof.
SB2111 Enrolled - 55 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b "Metropolitan area" means the metropolitan area of Cook County, as above defined.
"Metropolitan area" means the metropolitan area of Cook County, as above defined.
"Unit of local government" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
10400SB2111ham003 -56- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a "Unit of local government" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
Subject to the powers and duties of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority created by the Northern Illinois SB2111 Enrolled - 56 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Transit Authority Act, the Chicago Transit The Authority shall have power to acquire, construct, own, operate and maintain for public service a transportation system in the metropolitan area of Cook County and outside thereof to the extent herein provided and all the powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this Act, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the specific powers enumerated herein.
Subject to the powers and duties of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority created by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the Chicago Transit The Authority shall have power to acquire, construct, own, operate and maintain for public service a transportation system in the metropolitan area of Cook County and outside thereof to the extent herein provided and all the powers necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this Act, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the specific powers enumerated herein.
and (3) convey information, concerns, and recommendations from the Authority to the Executive Director and Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
and (3) convey information, concerns, and recommendations from the Authority to the Executive Director and Board of 10400SB2111ham003 -57- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
(1) debt or other financial instruments designed to refinance or retire debt that was issued and outstanding SB2111 Enrolled - 57 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly;
(1) debt or other financial instruments designed to refinance or retire debt that was issued and outstanding on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly;
IL-2017-002-00), commonly known as the Red and Purple Modernization Phase One Project, and to refinance or retire debt that was issued pursuant to the Full Funding Grant Agreement in the form in which it was executed on January 9, 2017.
IL-2017-002-00), commonly known as the Red and Purple Modernization Phase One 10400SB2111ham003 -58- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Project, and to refinance or retire debt that was issued pursuant to the Full Funding Grant Agreement in the form in which it was executed on January 9, 2017.
All material changes in the amount, terms and conditions, SB2111 Enrolled - 58 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b or other requirements of the projects covered by the Full Funding Agreements in paragraphs (2) and (3) and occurring after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are subject to the review and approval of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
All material changes in the amount, terms and conditions, or other requirements of the projects covered by the Full Funding Agreements in paragraphs (2) and (3) and occurring after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are subject to the review and approval of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
(1) cooperate with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority in the exercise by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority of all the powers granted to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act;
10400SB2111ham003 -59- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (1) cooperate with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority in the exercise by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority of all the powers granted to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act;
(2) receive funds from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority under Sections 2.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.09, and 4.10 SB2111 Enrolled - 59 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, as provided in the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act;
(2) receive funds from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority under Sections 2.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.09, and 4.10 of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, as provided in the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act;
(f) The Authority shall use powers delegated to it by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to oversee the delivery of public transportation in the metropolitan region, provided that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall retain primary responsibility for setting fares, service standards, schedules, and coordinated fare collection so that the public transportation system in the metropolitan region operates on a one-network, one-timetable, one-ticket model for transit users.
(f) The Authority shall use powers delegated to it by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to oversee the delivery of public transportation in the metropolitan region, provided that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall retain primary responsibility for setting fares, service standards, schedules, and coordinated fare collection so that the public transportation system in the metropolitan region operates on a 10400SB2111ham003 -60- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a one-network, one-timetable, one-ticket model for transit users.
The Authority shall have power to acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, gift or otherwise all or any part of the plant, equipment, property, rights in property, reserve funds, employees' pension or retirement funds, special funds, franchises, licenses, patents, permits and papers, documents and records belonging to any public utility operating a SB2111 Enrolled - 60 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation system within the metropolitan area of Cook County, together with all or any part of the right of way, equipment, fixed facilities and other property of any kind of any such utility extending beyond the boundaries of the metropolitan area of Cook County and forming part of an integrated suburban rapid transit, rail transportation facility or motor bus operation connecting with rapid transit or electric railway lines in super highways of the Authority or leading to the unification and integration of a unified rapid transit, rail, and motor bus operation in and about the metropolitan area of Cook County.
The Authority shall have power to acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, gift or otherwise all or any part of the plant, equipment, property, rights in property, reserve funds, employees' pension or retirement funds, special funds, franchises, licenses, patents, permits and papers, documents and records belonging to any public utility operating a transportation system within the metropolitan area of Cook County, together with all or any part of the right of way, equipment, fixed facilities and other property of any kind of any such utility extending beyond the boundaries of the metropolitan area of Cook County and forming part of an integrated suburban rapid transit, rail transportation facility or motor bus operation connecting with rapid transit or electric railway lines in super highways of the Authority or leading to the unification and integration of a unified rapid transit, rail, and motor bus operation in and about the metropolitan area of Cook County.
The Authority shall also have the power to enter into agreements to operate any such lines extending beyond the boundaries of the metropolitan area;
The Authority shall also have the power to enter into agreements to operate any such lines extending beyond the boundaries of 10400SB2111ham003 -61- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the metropolitan area;
The Authority shall have power to contract for or lease for operation and maintenance by the Authority, any municipally owned local transportation subways or other municipally owned local transportation facilities or the facilities of any common carrier or the facilities of any local Mass Transit District, organized under the "Local Mass SB2111 Enrolled - 61 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Transit Act", approved July 21, 1959, as heretofore and hereafter amended, whether such subways or facilities are within or without the metropolitan area of Cook County.
The Authority shall have power to contract for or lease for operation and maintenance by the Authority, any municipally owned local transportation subways or other municipally owned local transportation facilities or the facilities of any common carrier or the facilities of any local Mass Transit District, organized under the "Local Mass Transit Act", approved July 21, 1959, as heretofore and hereafter amended, whether such subways or facilities are within or without the metropolitan area of Cook County.
309a) Sec.
309a) 10400SB2111ham003 -62- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Sec.
to cooperate with the Regional Transportation SB2111 Enrolled - 62 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority in the exercise by the Regional Transportation Authority of all the powers granted it by such Act;
to cooperate with the Regional Transportation Authority in the exercise by the Regional Transportation Authority of all the powers granted it by such Act;
(d) to acquire from the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority any Public Transportation Facility, as defined in the Northern Illinois Transit "Regional Transportation Authority Act", by purchase contract, gift, grant, exchange for other property or rights in property, lease (or sublease) or installment or conditional purchase contracts, which contracts or leases may provide for consideration to be paid in annual installments during a SB2111 Enrolled - 63 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b period not exceeding 40 years;
(d) to acquire from the Northern Illinois Transit Regional 10400SB2111ham003 -63- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Transportation Authority any Public Transportation Facility, as defined in the Northern Illinois Transit "Regional Transportation Authority Act", by purchase contract, gift, grant, exchange for other property or rights in property, lease (or sublease) or installment or conditional purchase contracts, which contracts or leases may provide for consideration to be paid in annual installments during a period not exceeding 40 years;
such cooperation may include, without limitation, agreements for the coordination or merger of police or security forces;
such cooperation may include, without 10400SB2111ham003 -64- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a limitation, agreements for the coordination or merger of police or security forces;
(g) to file such budgets, financial plans and reports with and transfer such records, papers, or documents to the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority as may be agreed upon with, or required by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, all as provided in SB2111 Enrolled - 64 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Northern Illinois Transit "Regional Transportation Authority Act".
(g) to file such budgets, financial plans and reports with and transfer such records, papers, or documents to the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority as may be agreed upon with, or required by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, all as provided in the Northern Illinois Transit "Regional Transportation Authority Act".
(a) In addition to other powers provided in Section 12b, the Authority may issue its notes from time to time, in anticipation of tax receipts of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority allocated to the Authority or of other revenues or receipts of the Authority, in order to provide money for the Authority to cover any cash flow deficit which the Authority anticipates incurring.
(a) In addition to other powers provided in Section 12b, the Authority may issue its notes from time to time, in anticipation of tax receipts of the Northern Illinois 10400SB2111ham003 -65- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Transit Regional Transportation Authority allocated to the Authority or of other revenues or receipts of the Authority, in order to provide money for the Authority to cover any cash flow deficit which the Authority anticipates incurring.
Provided, however, that no such notes may be issued unless the annual cost thereof is incorporated in a budget or revised budget of the Authority which has been approved by the SB2111 Enrolled - 65 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority.
Provided, however, that no such notes may be issued unless the annual cost thereof is incorporated in a budget or revised budget of the Authority which has been approved by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority.
Proceeds of Working Cash Notes may be used to pay day to day operating expenses of the Authority, consisting of wages, salaries and fringe benefits, professional and technical services (including legal, audit, engineering and other consulting services), office rental, furniture, fixtures and equipment, insurance premiums, claims for self-insured amounts under insurance policies, public utility obligations for telephone, light, heat and similar items, travel expenses, office supplies, postage, dues, subscriptions, public hearings and information expenses, fuel purchases, and payments of grants and payments under purchase of service agreements for operations of Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, prior to the receipt by the Authority from time to time of funds for paying such expenses.
Proceeds of Working Cash Notes may be used to pay day to day operating expenses of the Authority, consisting of wages, salaries and fringe benefits, professional and technical services (including legal, audit, engineering and other consulting services), office rental, furniture, fixtures and equipment, insurance premiums, claims for self-insured amounts under insurance policies, public utility obligations for telephone, light, heat and similar items, travel expenses, office supplies, postage, dues, subscriptions, public hearings and information expenses, fuel purchases, and payments of grants and payments under purchase of service agreements for 10400SB2111ham003 -66- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a operations of Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, prior to the receipt by the Authority from time to time of funds for paying such expenses.
Proceeds of the Working Cash Notes shall not be used (i) to increase or provide a debt service reserve fund for any bonds or notes other than Working Cash Notes of the same Series, or (ii) to pay principal of or interest or redemption premium on any capital bonds or notes, SB2111 Enrolled - 66 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b whether as such amounts become due or by earlier redemption, issued by the Authority or a transportation agency to construct or acquire public transportation facilities, or to provide funds to purchase such capital bonds or notes.
Proceeds of the Working Cash Notes shall not be used (i) to increase or provide a debt service reserve fund for any bonds or notes other than Working Cash Notes of the same Series, or (ii) to pay principal of or interest or redemption premium on any capital bonds or notes, whether as such amounts become due or by earlier redemption, issued by the Authority or a transportation agency to construct or acquire public transportation facilities, or to provide funds to purchase such capital bonds or notes.
Notes issued under this Section may be issued as serial or term obligations, shall be of such denomination or denominations and form, including interest coupons to be attached thereto, be executed in such manner, shall be payable at such place or places and bear such date as the Board shall fix by the ordinance authorizing such note and shall mature at such time or times, within a period not to exceed 18 months from the date of issue, and may be redeemable prior to maturity with or without premium, at the option of the Board, upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall fix by the ordinance SB2111 Enrolled - 67 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b authorizing the issuance of such notes.
Notes issued under this Section may be issued as serial or term obligations, shall be of such denomination or denominations and form, including interest coupons to be 10400SB2111ham003 -67- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a attached thereto, be executed in such manner, shall be payable at such place or places and bear such date as the Board shall fix by the ordinance authorizing such note and shall mature at such time or times, within a period not to exceed 18 months from the date of issue, and may be redeemable prior to maturity with or without premium, at the option of the Board, upon such terms and conditions as the Board shall fix by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such notes.
In case any officer whose signature appears on any notes or coupons authorized pursuant to this Section shall cease to be such officer before delivery of such notes, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery.
In 10400SB2111ham003 -68- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a case any officer whose signature appears on any notes or coupons authorized pursuant to this Section shall cease to be such officer before delivery of such notes, such signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until such delivery.
Neither the Directors of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, the Directors of SB2111 Enrolled - 68 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Authority nor any person executing any bonds or notes thereof shall be liable personally on any such bonds or notes or coupons by reason of the issuance thereof.
Neither the Directors of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, the Directors of the Authority nor any person executing any bonds or notes thereof shall be liable personally on any such bonds or notes or coupons by reason of the issuance thereof.
Any such pledge, assignment, lien or security interest for the benefit of holders of notes of the Authority shall be valid and binding from the time the notes are issued without any physical delivery or further act, and shall be valid and binding as against and prior to the claims of all other parties having claims of any kind against the Authority or any other person irrespective of whether such other parties have notice of such pledge, assignment, lien or security interest.
Any such pledge, assignment, lien or security interest 10400SB2111ham003 -69- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a for the benefit of holders of notes of the Authority shall be valid and binding from the time the notes are issued without any physical delivery or further act, and shall be valid and binding as against and prior to the claims of all other parties having claims of any kind against the Authority or any other person irrespective of whether such other parties have notice of such pledge, assignment, lien or security interest.
The SB2111 Enrolled - 69 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b obligations of the Authority incurred pursuant to this Section shall be superior to and have priority over any other obligations of the Authority except for obligations under Section 12.
The obligations of the Authority incurred pursuant to this Section shall be superior to and have priority over any other obligations of the Authority except for obligations under Section 12.
The ordinance authorizing the issuance of any notes pursuant to this Section may contain provisions as part of the contract with the holders of the notes, for the creation of a separate fund to provide for the payment of principal and interest on such notes and for the deposit in such fund from any or all the tax receipts of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority allocated to the Authority and from any or all such other moneys or revenues of the Authority from whatever source which may by law be utilized for debt service purposes, all as provided in such ordinance, of amounts to meet the debt service requirements on such notes, including principal and interest, and any sinking fund or reserve fund account requirements as may be provided by such ordinance, and all expenses incident to or in connection with such fund and accounts or the payment of such notes.
The ordinance authorizing the issuance of any notes pursuant to this Section may contain provisions as part of the contract with the holders of the notes, for the creation of a separate fund to provide for the payment of principal and interest on such notes and for the deposit in such fund from any or all the tax receipts of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority allocated to the Authority and from any or all such other moneys or revenues of the Authority from whatever source which may by law be utilized for debt service purposes, all as provided in such ordinance, of amounts to meet the debt service requirements on such notes, including principal and interest, and any sinking fund or reserve fund 10400SB2111ham003 -70- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a account requirements as may be provided by such ordinance, and all expenses incident to or in connection with such fund and accounts or the payment of such notes.
(d) The ordinance of the Board authorizing the issuance of SB2111 Enrolled - 70 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b any notes may provide additional security for such notes by providing for appointment of a corporate trustee (which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within the State) with respect to such notes.
(d) The ordinance of the Board authorizing the issuance of any notes may provide additional security for such notes by providing for appointment of a corporate trustee (which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within the State) with respect to such notes.
In issuing any note, the Board may include in the ordinance authorizing such issue a covenant as part of the contract with the holders of the notes, that as long as such obligations are outstanding, it shall make such deposits, as provided in paragraph (c) of this Section.
In issuing any note, the Board may include in the ordinance authorizing such 10400SB2111ham003 -71- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a issue a covenant as part of the contract with the holders of the notes, that as long as such obligations are outstanding, it shall make such deposits, as provided in paragraph (c) of this Section.
A certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of any such obligations shall be filed at or prior to the issuance of such obligations with the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, Comptroller of the SB2111 Enrolled - 71 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of any such obligations shall be filed at or prior to the issuance of such obligations with the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, Comptroller of the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Revenue.
In addition, the State pledges to and agrees with the holders of the notes of the Authority issued pursuant to this Section that the State will not limit or alter the basis on which State funds are to be paid to the Authority as provided in the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act, or the use of such funds, so as to impair the terms of any such contract.
In addition, the State pledges to and agrees with the holders of the notes of the Authority issued pursuant to this Section that the State will not limit or alter the basis on which State funds are to be paid to the Authority as provided in the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act, or the use of such 10400SB2111ham003 -72- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a funds, so as to impair the terms of any such contract.
(g) The Board shall not at any time issue, sell or deliver any Interim Financing Notes pursuant to this Section which will cause it to have issued and outstanding at any time in SB2111 Enrolled - 72 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b excess of $40,000,000 of Working Cash Notes.
(g) The Board shall not at any time issue, sell or deliver any Interim Financing Notes pursuant to this Section which will cause it to have issued and outstanding at any time in excess of $40,000,000 of Working Cash Notes.
In the event of a default on an interim financing note issued by the Chicago Transit Authority in which State money in the State treasury was invested, the Treasurer may, after giving notice to the Authority, certify to the Comptroller the amounts of the defaulted interim financing note, in accordance with any applicable rules of the Comptroller, and the Comptroller must deduct and remit to the State treasury the certified amounts or a portion of those SB2111 Enrolled - 73 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b amounts from the following proportions of payments of State funds to the Authority:
In the event of a default on an interim 10400SB2111ham003 -73- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a financing note issued by the Chicago Transit Authority in which State money in the State treasury was invested, the Treasurer may, after giving notice to the Authority, certify to the Comptroller the amounts of the defaulted interim financing note, in accordance with any applicable rules of the Comptroller, and the Comptroller must deduct and remit to the State treasury the certified amounts or a portion of those amounts from the following proportions of payments of State funds to the Authority:
In addition to the powers provided in Section 12a, the Board with the affirmative vote of 5 of its Directors may request demand and direct the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority to issue Working Cash Notes at such time and in such amounts and having such maturities as the Authority deems proper, provided however any such borrowing shall have been specifically identified in the budget of the Authority as approved by the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority.
In addition to the powers provided in Section 12a, the Board with the affirmative vote of 5 of its Directors may request demand and direct the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation 10400SB2111ham003 -74- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Authority to issue Working Cash Notes at such time and in such amounts and having such maturities as the Authority deems proper, provided however any such borrowing shall have been specifically identified in the budget of the Authority as approved by the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority.
Provided further, that the Board may not issue and have outstanding or demand and direct SB2111 Enrolled - 74 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority to issue and have outstanding more than an aggregate of $40,000,000 in Working Cash Notes.
Provided further, that the Board may not issue and have outstanding or demand and direct the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority to issue and have outstanding more than an aggregate of $40,000,000 in Working Cash Notes.
(b)(1) After its receipt of a certified copy of a report of the Auditor General of the State of Illinois meeting the requirements of Section 3-2.3 of the Illinois State Auditing Act, the Authority may issue $1,348,550,000 aggregate original principal amount of bonds and notes.
10400SB2111ham003 -75- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (b)(1) After its receipt of a certified copy of a report of the Auditor General of the State of Illinois meeting the requirements of Section 3-2.3 of the Illinois State Auditing Act, the Authority may issue $1,348,550,000 aggregate original principal amount of bonds and notes.
After payment of the costs of issuance and necessary deposits to funds and accounts established with respect to debt service, the net proceeds of SB2111 Enrolled - 75 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b such bonds or notes shall be deposited only in the Retirement Plan for Chicago Transit Authority Employees and used only for the purposes required by Section 22-101 of the Illinois Pension Code.
After payment of the costs of issuance and necessary deposits to funds and accounts established with respect to debt service, the net proceeds of such bonds or notes shall be deposited only in the Retirement Plan for Chicago Transit Authority Employees and used only for the purposes required by Section 22-101 of the Illinois Pension Code.
Provided that no less than $528,800,000 has been deposited in the Retiree Health Care Trust, remaining proceeds of bonds issued under this subparagraph (b)(2) may be used to pay costs of issuance and make necessary deposits to funds and accounts with respect to debt service for bonds and notes issued under this subparagraph or subparagraph (b)(1).
Provided that no 10400SB2111ham003 -76- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a less than $528,800,000 has been deposited in the Retiree Health Care Trust, remaining proceeds of bonds issued under this subparagraph (b)(2) may be used to pay costs of issuance and make necessary deposits to funds and accounts with respect to debt service for bonds and notes issued under this subparagraph or subparagraph (b)(1).
(3) In addition, refunding bonds are authorized to be SB2111 Enrolled - 76 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds or notes issued under this Section 12c.
(3) In addition, refunding bonds are authorized to be issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds or notes issued under this Section 12c.
With respect to principal and interest, scheduled aggregate annual payments of principal and interest or deposits into funds and accounts established for the purpose of such payment shall be not less than 70% in 2009, 80% in 2010, and 90% in 2011, respectively, of scheduled payments or deposits of principal and interest in 2012 and shall be substantially equal beginning in 2012 and each year thereafter.
With respect to principal and interest, scheduled aggregate annual payments of principal and interest or deposits into funds and accounts established for the purpose of such payment shall be not less than 70% in 2009, 80% in 2010, and 90% in 2011, respectively, of scheduled payments or deposits of principal and interest in 10400SB2111ham003 -77- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a 2012 and shall be substantially equal beginning in 2012 and each year thereafter.
For the purposes of this subsection (b), with respect to bonds and notes that bear interest at a SB2111 Enrolled - 77 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b variable rate, interest shall be assumed at a rate equal to the rate for United States Treasury Securities - State and Local Government Series for the same maturity, plus 75 basis points.
For the purposes of this subsection (b), with respect to bonds and notes that bear interest at a variable rate, interest shall be assumed at a rate equal to the rate for United States Treasury Securities - State and Local Government Series for the same maturity, plus 75 basis points.
(c) The Chicago Transit Board shall provide for the issuance of bonds or notes as authorized in this Section 12c by the adoption of an ordinance.
(c) The Chicago Transit Board shall provide for the issuance of bonds or notes as authorized in this Section 12c by 10400SB2111ham003 -78- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the adoption of an ordinance.
(d) The Authority is authorized to cause the proceeds of the bonds or notes, and any interest or investment earnings on SB2111 Enrolled - 78 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the bonds or notes, and of any Swaps, to be invested until the proceeds and any interest or investment earnings have been deposited with the Retirement Plan or the Retiree Health Care Trust.
(d) The Authority is authorized to cause the proceeds of the bonds or notes, and any interest or investment earnings on the bonds or notes, and of any Swaps, to be invested until the proceeds and any interest or investment earnings have been deposited with the Retirement Plan or the Retiree Health Care Trust.
In addition to any other security, upon the written approval of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority by a supermajority the affirmative vote of 12 of its then Directors, the ordinance may provide a specific pledge or assignment of and lien on or security interest in amounts to be paid to the Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority and direct payment thereof SB2111 Enrolled - 79 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b to the bond trustee for payment of Debt Service with respect to the bonds or notes, subject to the provisions of existing lease agreements of the Authority with any public building commission.
In 10400SB2111ham003 -79- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a addition to any other security, upon the written approval of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority by a supermajority the affirmative vote of 12 of its then Directors, the ordinance may provide a specific pledge or assignment of and lien on or security interest in amounts to be paid to the Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority and direct payment thereof to the bond trustee for payment of Debt Service with respect to the bonds or notes, subject to the provisions of existing lease agreements of the Authority with any public building commission.
The bonds or notes of the Authority issued pursuant to this Section 12c shall have such priority of payment and as to their claim for payment from particular sources of funds, including their priority with respect to obligations of the Authority issued under other Sections of this Act, all as shall be provided in the ordinances authorizing the issuance of the bonds or notes.
The 10400SB2111ham003 -80- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a bonds or notes of the Authority issued pursuant to this Section 12c shall have such priority of payment and as to their claim for payment from particular sources of funds, including their priority with respect to obligations of the Authority issued under other Sections of this Act, all as shall be provided in the ordinances authorizing the issuance of the bonds or notes.
The ordinance authorizing the issuance of any SB2111 Enrolled - 80 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b bonds or notes under this Section may provide for the creation of, deposits in, and regulation and disposition of sinking fund or reserve accounts relating to those bonds or notes and related agreements.
The ordinance authorizing the issuance of any bonds or notes under this Section may provide for the creation of, deposits in, and regulation and disposition of sinking fund or reserve accounts relating to those bonds or notes and related agreements.
(g) The ordinance of the Chicago Transit Board authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this Section 12c may provide for the appointment of a corporate trustee (which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within Illinois) with respect to bonds or notes issued pursuant to this Section 12c.
(g) The ordinance of the Chicago Transit Board authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to this Section 12c may provide for the appointment of a corporate trustee (which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust 10400SB2111ham003 -81- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a company within Illinois) with respect to bonds or notes issued pursuant to this Section 12c.
The ordinance may provide for the trustee to hold in trust, invest and use amounts in funds and accounts created as SB2111 Enrolled - 81 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b provided by the ordinance with respect to the bonds or notes in accordance with this Section 12c.
The ordinance may provide for the trustee to hold in trust, invest and use amounts in funds and accounts created as provided by the ordinance with respect to the bonds or notes in accordance with this Section 12c.
(h) The State of Illinois pledges to and agrees with the owners of the bonds or notes issued pursuant to Section 12c that the State of Illinois will not limit the powers vested in the Authority by this Act to pledge and assign its revenues and funds as security for the payment of the bonds or notes, or vested in the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act or this Act, so as to materially impair the payment obligations of the Authority under the terms of any contract made by the Authority with those owners or to materially impair the rights and remedies of those owners until those bonds or notes, together with interest and any redemption premium, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such owners are fully met and discharged.
(h) The State of Illinois pledges to and agrees with the owners of the bonds or notes issued pursuant to Section 12c that the State of Illinois will not limit the powers vested in the Authority by this Act to pledge and assign its revenues and funds as security for the payment of the bonds or notes, or vested in the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority Act or this Act, so as to materially impair the payment obligations of the Authority under the terms of any contract made by the Authority with those owners or to materially impair the rights and remedies of those owners until those bonds or notes, together with 10400SB2111ham003 -82- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a interest and any redemption premium, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such owners are fully met and discharged.
(i) For purposes of this Section, "Debt Service" with SB2111 Enrolled - 82 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b respect to bonds or notes includes, without limitation, principal (at maturity or upon mandatory redemption), redemption premium, interest, periodic, upfront, and termination payments on Swaps, fees for bond insurance or other credit enhancement, liquidity facilities, the funding of bond or note reserves, bond trustee fees, and all other costs of providing for the security or payment of the bonds or notes.
(i) For purposes of this Section, "Debt Service" with respect to bonds or notes includes, without limitation, principal (at maturity or upon mandatory redemption), redemption premium, interest, periodic, upfront, and termination payments on Swaps, fees for bond insurance or other credit enhancement, liquidity facilities, the funding of bond or note reserves, bond trustee fees, and all other costs of providing for the security or payment of the bonds or notes.
Outreach shall include, but is not limited to, advertisements in periodicals and newspapers, mailings, and other appropriate media.
Outreach shall include, but is not 10400SB2111ham003 -83- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a limited to, advertisements in periodicals and newspapers, mailings, and other appropriate media.
The service providers selected by the Authority pursuant to such program shall not SB2111 Enrolled - 83 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b be subject to approval by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, and the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority's approval pursuant to subsection (e) of this Section 12c related to the issuance of debt shall not be based in any way on the service providers selected by the Authority pursuant to this Section.
The service providers selected by the Authority pursuant to such program shall not be subject to approval by the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, and the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority's approval pursuant to subsection (e) of this Section 12c related to the issuance of debt shall not be based in any way on the service providers selected by the Authority pursuant to this Section.
To the extent permitted by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the The Authority shall have power to apply for and accept grants and loans from the Federal Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof, from the State, or from any county, municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the State to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority, including, but not by way of limitation, grants and loans in aid of mass transportation and for studies in mass transportation, and may provide matching SB2111 Enrolled - 84 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b funds when necessary to qualify for such grants or loans.
To the extent permitted by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the The Authority shall have power to 10400SB2111ham003 -84- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a apply for and accept grants and loans from the Federal Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof, from the State, or from any county, municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the State to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority, including, but not by way of limitation, grants and loans in aid of mass transportation and for studies in mass transportation, and may provide matching funds when necessary to qualify for such grants or loans.
(b) The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a board consisting of seven members, to be known as Chicago Transit Board.
(b) The governing and administrative body of the Authority 10400SB2111ham003 -85- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a shall be a board consisting of seven members, to be known as Chicago Transit Board.
No member of the Board of the Authority shall hold any other office or employment under the Federal, State or any County or any municipal government, or any other unit of local government, except an honorary office without compensation or SB2111 Enrolled - 85 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b an office in the National Guard.
No member of the Board of the Authority shall hold any other office or employment under the Federal, State or any County or any municipal government, or any other unit of local government, except an honorary office without compensation or an office in the National Guard.
No Board member shall be allowed any fees, perquisites or emoluments, reward or compensation for his or her services as a member or officer of the Authority aside from his or her salary or pension, but he or she shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her duties.
No Board member shall be allowed any fees, perquisites or emoluments, reward or compensation for his or her services 10400SB2111ham003 -86- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a as a member or officer of the Authority aside from his or her salary or pension, but he or she shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her duties.
7-16-14.) (70 ILCS 3605/19.5 new) SB2111 Enrolled - 86 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Sec.
7-16-14.) (70 ILCS 3605/19.5 new) Sec.
(3) Two members appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, including:
10400SB2111ham003 -87- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (3) Two members appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, including:
SB2111 Enrolled - 87 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (b) The subsequent terms of each director appointed under subsection (a) shall be 5 years.
(b) The subsequent terms of each director appointed under subsection (a) shall be 5 years.
If a vacancy on the Board occurs before September 1, 2026, then the vacancy shall be filled under Section 21.
If a vacancy on the Board 10400SB2111ham003 -88- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a occurs before September 1, 2026, then the vacancy shall be filled under Section 21.
(f) The members of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $15,000, except that members of the Board who are also members of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit SB2111 Enrolled - 88 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority shall receive $5,000 per year in addition to the compensation the members receive for serving on the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
(f) The members of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $15,000, except that members of the Board who are also members of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall receive $5,000 per year in addition to the compensation the members receive for serving on the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
(b) Within sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Act by the electors of one or more cities, villages and incorporated towns within the metropolitan area having a population in the aggregate of at least 100,000 according to the Federal census of 1940, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint three members of the Board for initial terms expiring September first of the years 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively, at least one of which SB2111 Enrolled - 89 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b members shall be a resident of that portion of the metropolitan area which is outside the corporate limits of the City of Chicago, and the Mayor, with advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, shall appoint four members of the Board for initial terms expiring September first of the years 1946, 1950, 1951 and 1952, respectively.
(b) Within sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Act 10400SB2111ham003 -89- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a by the electors of one or more cities, villages and incorporated towns within the metropolitan area having a population in the aggregate of at least 100,000 according to the Federal census of 1940, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint three members of the Board for initial terms expiring September first of the years 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively, at least one of which members shall be a resident of that portion of the metropolitan area which is outside the corporate limits of the City of Chicago, and the Mayor, with advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, shall appoint four members of the Board for initial terms expiring September first of the years 1946, 1950, 1951 and 1952, respectively.
and any person so nominated, who is confirmed by the Senate, shall hold his office during the remainder of the term and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.
10400SB2111ham003 -90- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and any person so nominated, who is confirmed by the Senate, shall hold his office during the remainder of the term and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.
Each appointment by the Governor shall be subject to approval by the Mayor, and each appointment by the Mayor SB2111 Enrolled - 90 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b shall be subject to approval by the Governor and, when so approved, the Governor and the Mayor shall certify their respective appointments and approvals to the Secretary of State.
Each appointment by the Governor shall be subject to approval by the Mayor, and each appointment by the Mayor shall be subject to approval by the Governor and, when so approved, the Governor and the Mayor shall certify their respective appointments and approvals to the Secretary of State.
An appointing authority The Governor and the Mayor, respectively, may remove any member of the Board appointed by him or her in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
An appointing authority The Governor and the 10400SB2111ham003 -91- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Mayor, respectively, may remove any member of the Board appointed by him or her in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
The Governor may remove any member in response to a summary report received SB2111 Enrolled - 91 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
The Governor may remove any member in response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
All action of the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at least 4 four members shall be necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
All action of the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution and the 10400SB2111ham003 -92- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a affirmative vote of at least 4 four members shall be necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
All such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect shall be approved by the chairman of the Board, and if he shall approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as he shall not approve he shall return to the Board with his objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of the Board SB2111 Enrolled - 92 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b occurring after the passage thereof.
All such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect shall be approved by the chairman of the Board, and if he shall approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as he shall not approve he shall return to the Board with his objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of the Board occurring after the passage thereof.
Recordings of each meeting broadcast shall be posted to the Board's website within a reasonable time after the meeting and shall be maintained as public records to the extent practicable, as determined by the Board.
Recordings of each 10400SB2111ham003 -93- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a meeting broadcast shall be posted to the Board's website within a reasonable time after the meeting and shall be maintained as public records to the extent practicable, as determined by the Board.
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The Executive Director who shall be a person of recognized ability and experience in the operation of transportation systems and shall to hold office during the pleasure of the Board.
The Executive Director who shall be a person of recognized ability and experience in the operation of transportation systems and shall to hold office during the 10400SB2111ham003 -94- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a pleasure of the Board.
The Executive Director shall have management of the properties and business of the Authority and the employees thereof, subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties and powers as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board Northern Illinois Transit Authority SB2111 Enrolled - 94 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b in an ordinance describing the position's role, powers, and responsibilities.
The Executive Director shall have management of the properties and business of the Authority and the employees thereof, subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties and powers as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board Northern Illinois Transit Authority in an ordinance describing the position's role, powers, and responsibilities.
In the policing of its properties the Board may provide for the appointment and maintenance, from time to time, of such police force as it may find necessary and practicable to aid and supplement the police forces of any municipality in the protection of its property and the protection of the persons and property of its passengers and employees, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes for which such Authority was organized.
In the policing of its properties the Board may provide for the appointment and maintenance, from time to time, of such police force as it may find necessary and practicable to aid and supplement the police forces of any municipality in the protection of its property and the protection of the 10400SB2111ham003 -95- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a persons and property of its passengers and employees, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes for which such Authority was organized.
Neither the Authority, the members of its Board nor its officers or employees shall be held liable for failure to provide a security or police force or, if a SB2111 Enrolled - 95 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b security or police force is provided, for failure to provide adequate police protection or security, failure to prevent the commission of crimes by fellow passengers or other third persons or for the failure to apprehend criminals.
Neither the Authority, the members of its Board nor its officers or employees shall be held liable for failure to provide a security or police force or, if a security or police force is provided, for failure to provide adequate police protection or security, failure to prevent the commission of crimes by fellow passengers or other third persons or for the failure to apprehend criminals.
No unlawful discrimination, as defined and prohibited in the Illinois Human Rights Act, shall be made in any term or aspect of employment.
No unlawful discrimination, as defined and prohibited 10400SB2111ham003 -96- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a in the Illinois Human Rights Act, shall be made in any term or aspect of employment.
No officer SB2111 Enrolled - 96 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b or employee in regular employment shall be discharged or demoted except for cause which is detrimental to the service.
No officer or employee in regular employment shall be discharged or demoted except for cause which is detrimental to the service.
If the Board finds, or approves a finding of the member or committee appointed by the Board, that the complainant has been unjustly discharged or demoted, he or she shall be restored to his or her office or position with back pay.
If the Board finds, or approves a finding of the member or committee appointed by the Board, that the complainant has been unjustly discharged or demoted, he or she shall be restored to his or her office or position 10400SB2111ham003 -97- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a with back pay.
All exempt offices, SB2111 Enrolled - 97 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b positions, and grades of employment shall be at will.
All exempt offices, positions, and grades of employment shall be at will.
For a period of one year, an employee released from service shall be eligible for reinstatement to the job title and job schedule number from which he or she was released, in order of company seniority, if additional force of employees is required.
For a period of one year, an employee released from service shall be eligible for reinstatement to the job title and job schedule 10400SB2111ham003 -98- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a number from which he or she was released, in order of company seniority, if additional force of employees is required.
If 2 or more employees have the same company seniority date, time in the affected job title and job SB2111 Enrolled - 98 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b schedule number shall be used to break the company seniority tie.
If 2 or more employees have the same company seniority date, time in the affected job title and job schedule number shall be used to break the company seniority tie.
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provided, nothing herein shall be construed to permit hours of labor in SB2111 Enrolled - 99 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b excess of those provided by law or to permit working conditions prohibited by law.
provided, nothing herein shall be construed to permit hours of labor in excess of those provided by law or to permit working conditions prohibited by law.
No contract or agreement shall be made with any labor organization, association, group or individual for the employment of members of such organization, association, group or individual for the construction, improvement, maintenance, operation or administration of any property, plant or facilities under the jurisdiction of the Authority, where such organization, association, group or individual denies on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, religion, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, or national origin membership and equal opportunities for employment to any citizen of Illinois.
No contract or agreement shall be made with any labor organization, association, group or individual for the employment of members of such organization, association, group or individual for the construction, improvement, maintenance, operation or administration of any property, plant or facilities under the jurisdiction of the Authority, where such organization, association, group or individual denies on the ground of race, creed, color, sex, religion, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, or national origin membership and equal opportunities for employment to any 10400SB2111ham003 -100- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a citizen of Illinois.
(2) The Board shall deal with and enter into written contracts with their employees, through accredited SB2111 Enrolled - 100 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b representatives of such employees authorized to act for such employees concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and pension or retirement provisions about which a collective bargaining agreement has been entered prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983.
(2) The Board shall deal with and enter into written contracts with their employees, through accredited representatives of such employees authorized to act for such employees concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, and pension or retirement provisions about which a collective bargaining agreement has been entered prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983.
Employers, however, shall be required to bargain collectively with regard to policy matters directly affecting wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment, as well as the impact thereon upon request by employee representatives.
Employers, however, shall be required to bargain collectively 10400SB2111ham003 -101- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a with regard to policy matters directly affecting wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment, as well as the impact thereon upon request by employee representatives.
To preserve the rights of employers and exclusive representatives which have established collective bargaining relationships or negotiated collective bargaining agreements prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983, employers shall SB2111 Enrolled - 101 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b be required to bargain collectively with regard to any matter concerning wages, hours or conditions of employment about which they have bargained prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983.
To preserve the rights of employers and exclusive representatives which have established collective bargaining relationships or negotiated collective bargaining agreements prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983, employers shall be required to bargain collectively with regard to any matter concerning wages, hours or conditions of employment about which they have bargained prior to the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983.
If the budget is not approved by the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, the agreement may be reopened and its terms may be renegotiated.
If the budget is not approved by the Board of the 10400SB2111ham003 -102- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Northern Illinois Transit Regional Transportation Authority, the agreement may be reopened and its terms may be renegotiated.
7-27-15.) SB2111 Enrolled - 102 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3605/28d) Sec.
7-27-15.) (70 ILCS 3605/28d) Sec.
The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary to regulate the use, operation and maintenance of its property and facilities, and to carry into effect the powers granted to the Authority, with such fines or penalties, including ordinances, rules, and regulations concerning the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media under Section 2.40 of the Regional Transportation Authority Act, as may be deemed proper.
The Board shall have power to pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper or necessary to regulate the use, operation and maintenance of its property and facilities, and to carry into effect the powers granted to 10400SB2111ham003 -103- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the Authority, with such fines or penalties, including ordinances, rules, and regulations concerning the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media under Section 2.40 of the Regional Transportation Authority Act, as may be deemed proper.
All fines and penalties shall be imposed by SB2111 Enrolled - 103 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b ordinances, which shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area.
All fines and penalties shall be imposed by ordinances, which shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in the metropolitan area.
Each year, as part of the process set forth in Section 4.11 of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the Authority shall prepare and publish a comprehensive annual budget and proposed 5-Year Capital Program document, and a financial plan for the 2 years thereafter describing the state of the Authority and presenting for the forthcoming fiscal year and the 2 following years the Authority's plans for such operations and capital expenditures as it intends to undertake and the means by which it intends to finance them.
Each year, as part of the process set forth in Section 4.11 of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, the Authority shall prepare and publish a comprehensive annual budget and proposed 5-Year Capital Program document, and a financial plan for the 2 years thereafter describing the state of the Authority and presenting for the forthcoming fiscal year and the 2 following years the Authority's plans for such operations and capital expenditures as it intends to undertake 10400SB2111ham003 -104- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and the means by which it intends to finance them.
The proposed budget, financial plan, and 5-Year SB2111 Enrolled - 104 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Capital Program shall contain a statement of the funds estimated to be on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, the funds estimated to be received from all sources for the year and the funds estimated to be on hand at the end of the year.
The proposed budget, financial plan, and 5-Year Capital Program shall contain a statement of the funds estimated to be on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, the funds estimated to be received from all sources for the year and the funds estimated to be on hand at the end of the year.
Additional appropriations, transfers between items, and other changes in the ordinance that do not alter the basis upon which the balanced budget determination was made by the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may be made from time to time by the Authority.
Additional appropriations, transfers between items, and other changes in 10400SB2111ham003 -105- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the ordinance that do not alter the basis upon which the balanced budget determination was made by the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may be made from time to time by the Authority.
The Authority shall not (i) use any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to fund capital projects or (ii) transfer moneys from any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for SB2111 Enrolled - 105 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b operational expenses to an account primarily used to fund capital projects.
The Authority shall not (i) use any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to fund capital projects or (ii) transfer moneys from any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to an account primarily used to fund capital projects.
All depreciation policies shall be in accordance with such policy set by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
All 10400SB2111ham003 -106- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a depreciation policies shall be in accordance with such policy set by the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
The Board may investigate all means of transportation and the management thereof, the enforcement of SB2111 Enrolled - 106 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employees of the Authority.
The Board may investigate all means of transportation and the management thereof, the enforcement of its ordinances, rules and regulations, and the action, conduct and efficiency of all officers, agents and employees of the Authority.
Any circuit court of this State, upon application of the Board, or any member thereof, may in its discretion compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and giving of testimony before the Board or before any member thereof or any officers' committee or employees' committee appointed by the Board, by attachment for contempt or otherwise in the same manner as the production of evidence may be compelled before the court.
Any circuit court of this State, upon application of the Board, or any member thereof, may in its discretion compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers, and giving of testimony before the Board or before any member thereof or any officers' committee or employees' committee 10400SB2111ham003 -107- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a appointed by the Board, by attachment for contempt or otherwise in the same manner as the production of evidence may be compelled before the court.
SB2111 Enrolled - 107 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (a) Upon certifying that a person is eligible to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F or within 10 business days after receiving a certified person's request for documentation of eligibility for those services, the Authority shall provide the person with documentation of the person's certification of eligibility for those services.
(a) Upon certifying that a person is eligible to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F or within 10 business days after receiving a certified person's request for documentation of eligibility for those services, the Authority shall provide the person with documentation of the person's certification of eligibility for those services.
(70 ILCS 3605/3 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/4 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/6.1 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/8 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/8.5 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/10 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/11.1 rep.) SB2111 Enrolled - 108 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3605/12 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/13 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/16 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/17 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/22 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/27a rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/30 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/32 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/34 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/44 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/46 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/47 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/51 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/52 rep.) Section 5-903.
10400SB2111ham003 -108- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3605/3 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/4 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/6.1 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/8 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/8.5 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/10 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/11.1 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/12 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/13 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/16 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/17 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/22 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/27a rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/30 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/32 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/34 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/44 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/46 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/47 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/51 rep.) (70 ILCS 3605/52 rep.) Section 5-903.
The Local Mass Transit District Act is amended by adding Sections 5.08 and 8.8 as follows:
The Local Mass Transit District Act is 10400SB2111ham003 -109- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a amended by adding Sections 5.08 and 8.8 as follows:
"Transit-supportive development" means residential, SB2111 Enrolled - 109 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b commercial, and governmental facilities and supporting infrastructure improvements that are designed to facilitate access to and use of public transit or public trails and that are located within either (i) one-half mile of a public transportation station or (ii) one-eighth mile of a bus stop on a public transportation bus route.
"Transit-supportive development" means residential, commercial, and governmental facilities and supporting infrastructure improvements that are designed to facilitate access to and use of public transit or public trails and that are located within either (i) one-half mile of a public transportation station or (ii) one-eighth mile of a bus stop on a public transportation bus route.
(c) The Board of Trustees of any Transit District may acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, gift, or otherwise any property and rights useful for its transit-supportive development purposes and may sell, lease, transfer, or convey any property or rights when no longer useful or to exchange the same for other property or rights that are useful for its purposes.
(c) The Board of Trustees of any Transit District may acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, gift, or otherwise 10400SB2111ham003 -110- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a any property and rights useful for its transit-supportive development purposes and may sell, lease, transfer, or convey any property or rights when no longer useful or to exchange the same for other property or rights that are useful for its purposes.
(d) In addition to other powers provided in this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Board of SB2111 Enrolled - 110 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Trustees of any Transit District may enter into contracts and agreements with governmental, not-for-profit, and for-profit entities for the development, construction, and operation of transit-supportive developments and trail-supportive developments.
(d) In addition to other powers provided in this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Board of Trustees of any Transit District may enter into contracts and agreements with governmental, not-for-profit, and for-profit entities for the development, construction, and operation of transit-supportive developments and trail-supportive developments.
(70 ILCS 3610/8.8 new) Sec.
10400SB2111ham003 -111- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3610/8.8 new) Sec.
(a) Upon certifying that a person is eligible to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F or within 10 business days after receiving a certified person's request for documentation of eligibility SB2111 Enrolled - 111 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b for those services, a district shall provide the person with documentation of the person's certification of eligibility for those services.
(a) Upon certifying that a person is eligible to receive complementary paratransit services under 49 CFR Part 37, Subpart F or within 10 business days after receiving a certified person's request for documentation of eligibility for those services, a district shall provide the person with documentation of the person's certification of eligibility for those services.
The Regional Transportation Authority Act is amended by changing Sections 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 2.01, 2.01a, 2.01b, 2.01c, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.07, 2.08, 2.09, 2.10, 2.10a, 2.12b, 2.14, 2.16, 2.18a, 2.19, 2.24, 2.30, 2.39, 2.40, 2.41, 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3A.01, 3A.02, 3A.03, 3A.05, 3A.06, 3A.07, 3A.08, 3A.09, 3A.10.5, 3A.12, 3A.14, 3B.01, 3B.02, 3B.03, 3B.05, 3B.06, 3B.09, 3B.12, 3B.26, 4.01, 4.03, 4.03.3, 4.04, 4.06, 4.09, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 5.03, 5.05, and 5.15 and by adding Sections 2.01f, 2.01g, 2.06.2, 2.10b, 2.11, 2.11.05, 2.11.10, 2.11.15, 2.11.20, 2.11.25, 2.11.30, 2.11.35, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.47, 2.48, 2.49, 3.13, 3A.15.5, SB2111 Enrolled - 112 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b 3B.02.5, 3B.10.5, 3B.14.5, 3B.27, 3B.28, 3B.29 4.01b, 4.06.05, 5.17, 5.20, 5.25, and 5.30 and Articles VI and VII as follows:
The Regional Transportation Authority Act is amended by changing Sections 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 2.01, 2.01a, 2.01b, 2.01c, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.07, 2.08, 2.09, 2.10, 2.10a, 2.12b, 2.14, 2.16, 2.18a, 2.19, 2.24, 2.30, 2.39, 2.40, 2.41, 10400SB2111ham003 -112- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a 3.01, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3A.01, 3A.02, 3A.03, 3A.05, 3A.06, 3A.07, 3A.08, 3A.09, 3A.10.5, 3A.12, 3A.14, 3B.01, 3B.02, 3B.03, 3B.05, 3B.06, 3B.09, 3B.12, 3B.26, 4.01, 4.03, 4.03.3, 4.04, 4.06, 4.09, 4.11, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 5.03, 5.05, and 5.15 and by adding Sections 2.01f, 2.01g, 2.06.2, 2.10b, 2.11, 2.11.05, 2.11.10, 2.11.15, 2.11.20, 2.11.25, 2.11.30, 2.11.35, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.47, 2.48, 2.49, 3.13, 3A.15.5, 3B.02.5, 3B.10.5, 3B.14.5, 3B.27, 3B.28, 3B.29 4.01b, 4.06.05, 5.17, 5.20, 5.25, and 5.30 and Articles VI and VII as follows:
(1) (i) Public transportation is, as provided in Section 7 of Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution, an essential public purpose for which public funds may be expended and that Section authorizes the State to provide financial assistance to units of local government for distribution to providers of public transportation.
(1) (i) Public transportation is, as provided in Section 7 of Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution, an 10400SB2111ham003 -113- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a essential public purpose for which public funds may be expended and that Section authorizes the State to provide financial assistance to units of local government for distribution to providers of public transportation.
There is an urgent need to reform and continue a unit of local government to assure the proper management of public transportation and to receive and distribute State or SB2111 Enrolled - 113 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b federal operating assistance and to raise and distribute revenues for local operating assistance.
There is an urgent need to reform and continue a unit of local government to assure the proper management of public transportation and to receive and distribute State or federal operating assistance and to raise and distribute revenues for local operating assistance.
Public transportation decreases air pollution and other environmental hazards resulting from excessive use of automobiles and allows for more efficient land use and planning.
Public transportation decreases air pollution and other environmental hazards resulting 10400SB2111ham003 -114- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a from excessive use of automobiles and allows for more efficient land use and planning.
With existing methods of SB2111 Enrolled - 114 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b financing, coordination, structure, and management, the public transportation system is and relative convenience of automobiles, such public transportation facilities are not providing adequate public transportation to ensure insure the public health, safety, and welfare.
With existing methods of financing, coordination, structure, and management, the public transportation system is and relative convenience of automobiles, such public transportation facilities are not providing adequate public transportation to ensure insure the public health, safety, and welfare.
These systemic issues, combined with the changes in passenger behaviors, experiences, and commuting patterns since the pandemic, create conditions untenable to a sustainable and thriving public transportation system.
These systemic issues, combined with the changes in passenger behaviors, experiences, and commuting patterns since the pandemic, create conditions untenable to a sustainable and thriving 10400SB2111ham003 -115- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a public transportation system.
Further, additional commitments to the public transit needs of persons who currently reside in areas with limited, infrequent, or no public transit service are SB2111 Enrolled - 115 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b needed to eliminate existing public transit deserts and ensure that all residents of the metropolitan region have access to frequent, reliable, safe, and interconnected transit options.
Further, additional commitments to the public transit needs of persons who currently reside in areas with limited, infrequent, or no public transit service are needed to eliminate existing public transit deserts and ensure that all residents of the metropolitan region have access to frequent, reliable, safe, and interconnected transit options.
(ii) A substantial or total loss of public transportation services or any segment thereof would create an emergency threatening the safety and well-being of the people in the northeastern area of the State;
(ii) A substantial or total loss of public 10400SB2111ham003 -116- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transportation services or any segment thereof would create an emergency threatening the safety and well-being of the people in the northeastern area of the State;
and (iii) To meet the urgent needs of the people of the metropolitan region that such an emergency be averted and to provide financially sound methods of managing the provision of public transportation services in the SB2111 Enrolled - 116 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b northeastern area of the State, it is necessary, while maintaining and continuing the existing Authority, to modify the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, to reallocate responsibility for operating decisions, to change the composition and appointment of the Board of Directors thereof, and to immediately establish a new Board of Directors.
and (iii) To meet the urgent needs of the people of the metropolitan region that such an emergency be averted and to provide financially sound methods of managing the provision of public transportation services in the northeastern area of the State, it is necessary, while maintaining and continuing the existing Authority, to modify the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, to reallocate responsibility for operating decisions, to change the composition and appointment of the Board of Directors thereof, and to immediately establish a new Board of Directors.
(ii) To achieve the purposes of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the powers and duties of the Authority must be enhanced to improve overall planning and coordination, to achieve an integrated and efficient regional transit system, to advance the mobility of transit users, and to increase financial transparency of the Authority and the Service Boards.
(ii) To achieve the purposes of this amendatory Act of 10400SB2111ham003 -117- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the 95th General Assembly, the powers and duties of the Authority must be enhanced to improve overall planning and coordination, to achieve an integrated and efficient regional transit system, to advance the mobility of transit users, and to increase financial transparency of the Authority and the Service Boards.
(d) It is the purpose of this Act to provide for, aid and SB2111 Enrolled - 117 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b assist public transportation in the northeastern area of the State without impairing the overall quality of existing public transportation by providing for the creation of a single authority responsive to the people and elected officials of the area and with the power and competence to develop, implement, and enforce plans that promote adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public transportation, provide financial review of the providers of public transportation in the metropolitan region and facilitate public transportation provided by Service Boards which is attractive and economical to users, comprehensive, coordinated among its various elements, economical, safe, efficient and coordinated with area and State plans.
(d) It is the purpose of this Act to provide for, aid and assist public transportation in the northeastern area of the State without impairing the overall quality of existing public transportation by providing for the creation of a single authority responsive to the people and elected officials of the area and with the power and competence to develop, implement, and enforce plans that promote adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public transportation, provide financial review of the providers of public transportation in the metropolitan region and facilitate public transportation provided by Service Boards which is attractive and economical to users, comprehensive, coordinated among its various elements, economical, safe, efficient and coordinated with area and State plans.
(e) It is the intent of this Act to continue and maintain the existence of the Regional Transportation Authority, notwithstanding a change in its name and appointment powers and authorities, and is in no way intended to change, modify, or restrict the rights of existing Regional Transit Authority bondholders or to change or repeal the non-impairment covenant in the current Regional Transportation Authority legislation.
(e) It is the intent of this Act to continue and maintain the existence of the Regional Transportation Authority, notwithstanding a change in its name and appointment powers and authorities, and is in no way intended to change, modify, or restrict the rights of existing Regional Transit Authority bondholders or to change or repeal the non-impairment covenant 10400SB2111ham003 -118- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a in the current Regional Transportation Authority legislation.
SB2111 Enrolled - 118 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (formerly the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority).
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (formerly the Board of Directors of the Regional Transportation Authority).
"Passenger miles traveled" means the cumulative sum of the distances ridden by each passenger.
10400SB2111ham003 -119- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a "Passenger miles traveled" means the cumulative sum of the distances ridden by each passenger.
"Public Transportation" means the transportation or conveyance of persons within the metropolitan region by means available to the general public, including groups of the general public with special needs, except for transportation by automobiles not used for conveyance of the general public SB2111 Enrolled - 119 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b as passengers.
"Public Transportation" means the transportation or conveyance of persons within the metropolitan region by means available to the general public, including groups of the general public with special needs, except for transportation by automobiles not used for conveyance of the general public as passengers.
"Service Boards" means the Board of the Commuter Rail Division of the Authority, the Board of the Suburban Bus Division of the Authority, and the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority established pursuant to the Chicago Transit Authority Act "Metropolitan Transit Authority Act", approved April 12, 1945, as now or hereafter amended.
"Service Boards" means the Board of the Commuter Rail Division of the Authority, the Board of the Suburban Bus Division of the Authority, and the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority established pursuant to the Chicago Transit Authority Act "Metropolitan Transit Authority Act", approved 10400SB2111ham003 -120- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a April 12, 1945, as now or hereafter amended.
(1) until September 1, 2026, 12 of the Authority's SB2111 Enrolled - 120 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b then Directors;
(1) until September 1, 2026, 12 of the Authority's then Directors;
"Transportation Agency" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, body politic, municipal corporation, public authority, unit of local government or other person, other than the Authority and the Service Boards, which provides public transportation, any local mass transit district created pursuant to the "Local Mass Transit District Act", as now or hereafter amended, and any urban transportation district created pursuant to the "Urban Transportation District Act", as now or hereafter amended, which districts are located in whole or in part within the metropolitan region.
"Transportation Agency" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, body politic, municipal corporation, public authority, unit of local government or other person, other than the Authority and the Service Boards, which provides public transportation, any local mass transit district created pursuant to the "Local Mass Transit District Act", as now or hereafter amended, and any urban 10400SB2111ham003 -121- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transportation district created pursuant to the "Urban Transportation District Act", as now or hereafter amended, which districts are located in whole or in part within the metropolitan region.
Passengers are counted each time they board vehicles no matter how many SB2111 Enrolled - 121 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b vehicles they use to travel from their origin to destination.
Passengers are counted each time they board vehicles no matter how many vehicles they use to travel from their origin to destination.
83-886.) (70 ILCS 3615/2.01) (from Ch.
83-886.) 10400SB2111ham003 -122- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3615/2.01) (from Ch.
SB2111 Enrolled - 122 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (i) create and adopt plans that implement the public policy of the State to provide adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public transportation throughout the metropolitan region;
(i) create and adopt plans that implement the public policy of the State to provide adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public transportation throughout the metropolitan region;
and (vi) coordinate the provision of public transportation and the investment in public transportation facilities to enhance the integration of public transportation throughout the metropolitan region, all as provided in this Act;.
10400SB2111ham003 -123- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and (vi) coordinate the provision of public transportation and the investment in public transportation facilities to enhance the integration of public transportation throughout the metropolitan region, all as provided in this Act;.
(vii) set fares and plan, procure, and operate an SB2111 Enrolled - 123 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b integrated fare collection system;
(vii) set fares and plan, procure, and operate an integrated fare collection system;
The Service Boards shall, on a continuing basis provide for the metropolitan region public transportation service of determine the level, nature, and kind determined by the Authority of public transportation which should be provided for the metropolitan region in order to meet the plans, goals, objectives, and standards adopted by the Authority.
The Service Boards shall, on a continuing basis provide for the metropolitan region public transportation service of determine the level, nature, and kind determined by the 10400SB2111ham003 -124- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Authority of public transportation which should be provided for the metropolitan region in order to meet the plans, goals, objectives, and standards adopted by the Authority.
The Service Boards may provide public transportation by purchasing such service from Transportation Agencies transportation agencies through purchase of service agreements, by grants to such agencies or by operating such service, all pursuant to SB2111 Enrolled - 124 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b this Act and the Chicago Transit Authority Act "Metropolitan Transit Authority Act", as now or hereafter amended.
The Service Boards may provide public transportation by purchasing such service from Transportation Agencies transportation agencies through purchase of service agreements, by grants to such agencies or by operating such service, all pursuant to this Act and the Chicago Transit Authority Act "Metropolitan Transit Authority Act", as now or hereafter amended.
(b) The Authority shall subject the operating and capital plans and expenditures of the Service Boards in the metropolitan region with regard to public transportation to continuing review so that the Authority may budget and expend its funds with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
(b) The Authority shall subject the operating and capital 10400SB2111ham003 -125- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a plans and expenditures of the Service Boards in the metropolitan region with regard to public transportation to continuing review so that the Authority may budget and expend its funds with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Such audits shall may include management, performance, financial, and infrastructure SB2111 Enrolled - 125 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b condition audits.
Such audits shall may include management, performance, financial, and infrastructure condition audits.
(c) The Authority shall not (i) use any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to fund capital projects or (ii) transfer moneys from any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to an account primarily used to fund capital projects.
(c) The Authority shall not (i) use any funds in its 10400SB2111ham003 -126- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to fund capital projects or (ii) transfer moneys from any funds in its budget, or in reserves, allocated for operational expenses to an account primarily used to fund capital projects.
1-1-15.) SB2111 Enrolled - 126 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3615/2.01a) Sec.
1-1-15.) (70 ILCS 3615/2.01a) Sec.
(ii) increasing per capita transit ridership and the share of trips taken by transit in the region;
10400SB2111ham003 -127- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (ii) increasing per capita transit ridership and the share of trips taken by transit in the region;
(iv) (ii) coordination of public transportation services and the investment in public transportation facilities to enhance the integration of public SB2111 Enrolled - 127 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation throughout the metropolitan region;
(iv) (ii) coordination of public transportation services and the investment in public transportation facilities to enhance the integration of public transportation throughout the metropolitan region;
(vii) (v) access for transit-dependent populations, including low-income communities, seniors, students, and people with disabilities access by low-income communities to places of employment, utilizing analyses provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding employment and transportation availability, and giving consideration to the location of employment centers in each county and the availability of public transportation at off-peak hours and on weekends;
(vii) (v) access for transit-dependent populations, including low-income communities, seniors, students, and people with disabilities access by low-income communities to places of employment, utilizing analyses provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding 10400SB2111ham003 -128- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a employment and transportation availability, and giving consideration to the location of employment centers in each county and the availability of public transportation at off-peak hours and on weekends;
(viii) access by low-income communities to places of employment, using analyses provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding employment and SB2111 Enrolled - 128 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation availability, and giving consideration to the location of employment centers in each county and the availability of public transportation at off-peak hours and on weekends;
(viii) access by low-income communities to places of employment, using analyses provided by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding employment and transportation availability, and giving consideration to the location of employment centers in each county and the availability of public transportation at off-peak hours and on weekends;
(xi) land use policies, practices, and incentives that make more effective use of public transportation services and facilities as community assets and encourage locating the siting of businesses, homes, and public facilities near public transportation services and facilities to provide convenient and affordable travel for residents, customers, and employees in the metropolitan region;
(xi) land use policies, practices, and incentives that make more effective use of public transportation services and facilities as community assets and encourage locating the siting of businesses, homes, and public facilities near public transportation services and facilities to provide convenient and affordable travel for residents, 10400SB2111ham003 -129- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a customers, and employees in the metropolitan region;
and (xiii) (viii) such other goals and objectives that advance the policy of the State to provide adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public SB2111 Enrolled - 129 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation in the metropolitan region.
and (xiii) (viii) such other goals and objectives that advance the policy of the State to provide adequate, efficient, geographically equitable and coordinated public transportation in the metropolitan region.
(v) assessing the impact of projects on the ability to operate and maintain the existing transit system;
(v) assessing the impact of projects on the ability to 10400SB2111ham003 -130- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a operate and maintain the existing transit system;
(d) The Strategic Plan shall establish performance standards and measurements regarding the adequacy, efficiency, geographic equity and coordination of public transportation services in the region and the implementation of the goals and SB2111 Enrolled - 130 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b objectives in the Strategic Plan.
(d) The Strategic Plan shall establish performance standards and measurements regarding the adequacy, efficiency, geographic equity and coordination of public transportation services in the region and the implementation of the goals and objectives in the Strategic Plan.
The Service Boards shall publish such reports on their respective websites.
The Service Boards shall publish such reports on their respective 10400SB2111ham003 -131- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a websites.
(e) The Strategic Plan shall identify innovations to SB2111 Enrolled - 131 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b improve the delivery of public transportation and the construction of public transportation facilities.
(e) The Strategic Plan shall identify innovations to improve the delivery of public transportation and the construction of public transportation facilities.
(g) In developing the Strategic Plan, the Authority shall rely on such demographic and other data, forecasts, and assumptions developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning with respect to the patterns of population density and growth, projected commercial and residential development, and environmental factors, within the metropolitan region and in areas outside the metropolitan region that may impact public transportation utilization in the metropolitan region.
(g) In developing the Strategic Plan, the Authority shall rely on such demographic and other data, forecasts, and assumptions developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning with respect to the patterns of population density and growth, projected commercial and residential development, 10400SB2111ham003 -132- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and environmental factors, within the metropolitan region and in areas outside the metropolitan region that may impact public transportation utilization in the metropolitan region.
Before adopting or amending any Strategic Plan, the Authority shall consult with the Chicago SB2111 Enrolled - 132 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding the consistency of the Strategic Plan with the Regional Comprehensive Plan adopted pursuant to the Regional Planning Act.
Before adopting or amending any Strategic Plan, the Authority shall consult with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding the consistency of the Strategic Plan with the Regional Comprehensive Plan adopted pursuant to the Regional Planning Act.
If the Authority determines, by the affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors, that, with respect to any proposed new public transportation service or facility, (i) multiple Service Boards or transportation agencies are potential service providers and (ii) the public transportation facilities to be constructed or purchased to provide that service have an expected construction cost of more than $25,000,000, the Authority shall have sole SB2111 Enrolled - 133 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b responsibility for conducting any alternatives analysis and preliminary environmental assessment required by federal or State law.
If the Authority determines, by the 10400SB2111ham003 -133- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors, that, with respect to any proposed new public transportation service or facility, (i) multiple Service Boards or transportation agencies are potential service providers and (ii) the public transportation facilities to be constructed or purchased to provide that service have an expected construction cost of more than $25,000,000, the Authority shall have sole responsibility for conducting any alternatives analysis and preliminary environmental assessment required by federal or State law.
By a supermajority the affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors, the Authority, after consultation with the Service Boards and after holding a minimum of 3 public hearings in Cook County, at least one one of which shall be held in the City of Chicago, and one public hearing in each of the other counties in the metropolitan region, shall each year adopt a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program that shall include each capital improvement to be undertaken by the Authority or, on behalf of the Authority, by a Service Board or Transportation Agency, or on behalf of a Service Board provided that the Authority finds SB2111 Enrolled - 134 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b that the improvement meets any criteria for capital improvements contained in the Strategic Plan, is not inconsistent with any sub-regional or corridor plan adopted by the Authority, and can be funded within amounts available with respect to the capital and operating costs of such improvement.
By a supermajority the affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors, the Authority, after consultation with the Service Boards and after holding a minimum of 3 public hearings in Cook 10400SB2111ham003 -134- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a County, at least one one of which shall be held in the City of Chicago, and one public hearing in each of the other counties in the metropolitan region, shall each year adopt a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program that shall include each capital improvement to be undertaken by the Authority or, on behalf of the Authority, by a Service Board or Transportation Agency, or on behalf of a Service Board provided that the Authority finds that the improvement meets any criteria for capital improvements contained in the Strategic Plan, is not inconsistent with any sub-regional or corridor plan adopted by the Authority, and can be funded within amounts available with respect to the capital and operating costs of such improvement.
In reviewing proposals for improvements to be included in a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program, the Authority may give priority to improvements that are intended to bring public transportation facilities into a state of good repair.
10400SB2111ham003 -135- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a In reviewing proposals for improvements to be included in a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program, the Authority may give priority to improvements that are intended to bring public transportation facilities into a state of good repair.
Before adopting a 5-Year Capital Program, the Authority shall consult with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding the consistency of the 5-Year Capital Program with the SB2111 Enrolled - 135 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Regional Comprehensive Plan adopted under the Regional Planning Act.
Before adopting a 5-Year Capital Program, the Authority shall consult with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning regarding the consistency of the 5-Year Capital Program with the Regional Comprehensive Plan adopted under the Regional Planning Act.
The Authority shall retain responsibility for larger or comprehensive improvements such as Regionally Significant Projects, as designated by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning;
The Authority shall retain responsibility for larger or 10400SB2111ham003 -136- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a comprehensive improvements such as Regionally Significant Projects, as designated by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning;
The Authority shall assign to the appropriate SB2111 Enrolled - 136 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Service Board responsibility for projects such as general service infrastructure renewal;
The Authority shall assign to the appropriate Service Board responsibility for projects such as general service infrastructure renewal;
Amounts on deposit in such Fund and interest and other earnings on those amounts may be used by the Authority, upon a supermajority the affirmative vote of 12 of its then Directors, and after a public participation process, for operating or capital grants or loans to Service Boards, Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, or units of local government that advance the goals and objectives identified by the Authority in its Strategic Plan, provided that no improvement that has been included in a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program as of SB2111 Enrolled - 137 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b January 18, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-708) this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly may receive any funding from the Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement Fund.
Amounts on deposit in such Fund and interest and other earnings on those amounts may be used by the Authority, upon a supermajority the 10400SB2111ham003 -137- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a affirmative vote of 12 of its then Directors, and after a public participation process, for operating or capital grants or loans to Service Boards, Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, or units of local government that advance the goals and objectives identified by the Authority in its Strategic Plan, provided that no improvement that has been included in a 5-Year Five-Year Capital Program as of January 18, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-708) this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly may receive any funding from the Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement Fund.
No additional funds from the Innovation, Coordination, and Enhancement Fund may be distributed to a grantee for any individual program beyond 2 years unless the Authority by a supermajority the affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors waives this limitation.
No additional funds from the Innovation, 10400SB2111ham003 -138- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Coordination, and Enhancement Fund may be distributed to a grantee for any individual program beyond 2 years unless the Authority by a supermajority the affirmative vote of at least 12 of its then Directors waives this limitation.
Any such waiver will be with regard to an individual program and with regard to a one-year period one year-period, and any further waivers for such individual program require a subsequent vote SB2111 Enrolled - 138 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of the Board.
Any such waiver will be with regard to an individual program and with regard to a one-year period one year-period, and any further waivers for such individual program require a subsequent vote of the Board.
Requests for proposed service plans must indicate the first and last years for which service will be planned and must not cover more than 3 years.
Requests for proposed service plans must indicate the first and last years for which service will be 10400SB2111ham003 -139- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a planned and must not cover more than 3 years.
The requests for proposed service plans SB2111 Enrolled - 139 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b may include:
The requests for proposed service plans may include:
(5) the opportunity for the Service Boards to propose service improvements along with estimated costs;
(5) the opportunity for the Service Boards to propose 10400SB2111ham003 -140- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a service improvements along with estimated costs;
(d) By March 31 following the request for proposed service SB2111 Enrolled - 140 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b plans, each Service Board shall present preliminary service proposals in several public hearings conducted by the Authority.
(d) By March 31 following the request for proposed service plans, each Service Board shall present preliminary service proposals in several public hearings conducted by the Authority.
(3) the reasons for any changes made to the location, frequency, days, and hours of service provided by the Service Board from the previous service plan;
(3) the reasons for any changes made to the location, 10400SB2111ham003 -141- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a frequency, days, and hours of service provided by the Service Board from the previous service plan;
and (5) requirements relating to the Service Board's compliance with Authority fare technology and fare SB2111 Enrolled - 141 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b integration efforts, information technology systems, customer communication systems and protocols, branding and advertising efforts, coordination of schedules, and other requirements designed to improve the integration and quality of public transportation in the metropolitan region.
and (5) requirements relating to the Service Board's compliance with Authority fare technology and fare integration efforts, information technology systems, customer communication systems and protocols, branding and advertising efforts, coordination of schedules, and other requirements designed to improve the integration and quality of public transportation in the metropolitan region.
The Board shall only approve the revised, regionwide Service Plan if it meets the service standards set forth in the Strategic Plan as best as possible considering projected available funds.
The Board shall only approve the revised, regionwide Service Plan if it meets the service standards set forth in the Strategic Plan as best as possible considering projected available 10400SB2111ham003 -142- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a funds.
The Board shall also notify each Service Board if its reasons for changes from the previous approved service plan fail to comply with any guidance provided by the Board in the previous SB2111 Enrolled - 142 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b request for service plans as described in paragraph (4) of subsection (e).
The Board shall also notify each Service Board if its reasons for changes from the previous approved service plan fail to comply with any guidance provided by the Board in the previous request for service plans as described in paragraph (4) of subsection (e).
(b) When conducting an audit of the Authority, the Auditor General shall:
(b) When conducting an audit of the Authority, the Auditor 10400SB2111ham003 -143- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a General shall:
(2) include recommendations for improvements informed by applicable industry best practices and any legislation SB2111 Enrolled - 143 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b or other steps that governmental bodies could take to facilitate such improvements;
(2) include recommendations for improvements informed by applicable industry best practices and any legislation or other steps that governmental bodies could take to facilitate such improvements;
(e) The Authority shall reimburse the Auditor General for the costs incurred in conducting the performance audits.
(e) The Authority shall reimburse the Auditor General for 10400SB2111ham003 -144- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the costs incurred in conducting the performance audits.
A Service Board may enter into operating agreements with any individual, corporation or other person or private or public SB2111 Enrolled - 144 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b entity to operate such facilities on behalf of the Service Board.
A Service Board may enter into operating agreements with any individual, corporation or other person or private or public entity to operate such facilities on behalf of the Service Board.
(i) set and coordinate fares and charges for public transit services in the metropolitan region, including public transportation provided by Transportation Agencies pursuant to purchase of service or grant agreements with the Authority, and (ii) establish the nature and standards of public transit to be provided in accordance with the Strategic Plan and service standards.
(i) set and coordinate fares and charges for public transit services in the metropolitan region, including public transportation provided by Transportation Agencies pursuant to purchase of service or grant agreements with the Authority, and (ii) establish the nature and standards of public transit 10400SB2111ham003 -145- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a to be provided in accordance with the Strategic Plan and service standards.
Beginning one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Board may not increase the fares of any Service Board before SB2111 Enrolled - 145 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b evaluating the effects of increase fares.
Beginning one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Board may not increase the fares of any Service Board before evaluating the effects of increase fares.
(b) Whenever a Service Board provides any public transportation pursuant to grants made after June 30, 1975, to Transportation Agencies transportation agencies for operating expenses (other than with regard to experimental programs) or pursuant to any purchase of service agreement, the purchase of service agreement or grant contract shall provide for the level and nature of fares or charges to be made for such services, and the nature and standards of public transportation to be so provided.
(b) Whenever a Service Board provides any public transportation pursuant to grants made after June 30, 1975, to Transportation Agencies transportation agencies for operating expenses (other than with regard to experimental programs) or pursuant to any purchase of service agreement, the purchase of 10400SB2111ham003 -146- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a service agreement or grant contract shall provide for the level and nature of fares or charges to be made for such services, and the nature and standards of public transportation to be so provided.
A Service Board shall require all Transportation Agencies transportation agencies with which it contracts, or from which it purchases transportation services or to which it makes grants to provide SB2111 Enrolled - 146 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b half fare transportation for their student riders if any of such agencies provide for half fare transportation to their student riders.
A Service Board shall require all Transportation Agencies transportation agencies with which it contracts, or from which it purchases transportation services or to which it makes grants to provide half fare transportation for their student riders if any of such agencies provide for half fare transportation to their student riders.
(c) In so providing for the fares or charges and the nature and standards of public transportation, any purchase of service agreements or grant contracts shall provide, among other matters, for the terms or cost of transfers or interconnections between different modes of transportation and different public Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, schedules or routes of such service, changes which may be made in such service, the nature and condition of the facilities used in providing service, the manner of collection and disposition of fares or charges, the records and reports to be kept and made concerning such service, for interchangeable tickets or other coordinated or uniform methods of collection of charges, and shall further require that the Transportation Agency transportation agency comply with any determination made by the Board of the Authority under and subject to the provisions of Section 2.12b of this Act.
(c) In so providing for the fares or charges and the nature and standards of public transportation, any purchase of service agreements or grant contracts shall provide, among other matters, for the terms or cost of transfers or interconnections between different modes of transportation and different public Transportation Agencies transportation agencies, schedules or routes of such service, changes which may be made in such service, the nature and condition of the facilities used in providing service, the manner of collection and disposition of fares or charges, the records and reports to be kept and made concerning such service, for interchangeable tickets or other coordinated or uniform methods of collection of charges, and shall further require that the Transportation Agency transportation agency comply with any determination made by the Board of the Authority under and subject to the provisions of Section 2.12b of this 10400SB2111ham003 -147- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Act.
In the case of a grant to a Transportation Agency transportation agency which remains subject to Illinois Commerce Commission supervision and regulation, the Service Boards shall exercise SB2111 Enrolled - 147 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the powers set forth in this Section in a manner consistent with such supervision and regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
In the case of a grant to a Transportation Agency transportation agency which remains subject to Illinois Commerce Commission supervision and regulation, the Service Boards shall exercise the powers set forth in this Section in a manner consistent with such supervision and regulation by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
The terms of the agreement may be changed upon petition by any of the Service Boards and by agreement of the other Service Boards.
The terms of the agreement may be changed upon petition by any of the 10400SB2111ham003 -148- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Service Boards and by agreement of the other Service Boards.
The regional fare payment system must use and conform with established information security industry standards and requirements of SB2111 Enrolled - 148 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the financial industry.
The regional fare payment system must use and conform with established information security industry standards and requirements of the financial industry.
(h) By no later than January 1, 2028, the Authority, in coordination with the Service Boards, shall undertake a joint procurement for a next generation fare collection system, which shall include, among other things, a unified mobile ticket application, that shall be procured and implemented by the Authority by February 1, 2030, as a unified regional fare payment system.
(h) By no later than January 1, 2028, the Authority, in coordination with the Service Boards, shall undertake a joint procurement for a next generation fare collection system, which shall include, among other things, a unified mobile ticket application, that shall be procured and implemented by 10400SB2111ham003 -149- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the Authority by February 1, 2030, as a unified regional fare payment system.
(i) Whenever the Authority adopts a fare policy establishing or modifying interagency passes, tickets, or SB2111 Enrolled - 149 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transfers, the policy shall also set forth the fare-sharing agreements between the Service Boards that apply to the revenue raised from interagency fare passes, tickets, and transfers.
(i) Whenever the Authority adopts a fare policy establishing or modifying interagency passes, tickets, or transfers, the policy shall also set forth the fare-sharing agreements between the Service Boards that apply to the revenue raised from interagency fare passes, tickets, and transfers.
(3) Any fixed-route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, a Service Board shall be provided without charge to senior citizens aged 65 and older, and all persons with a disability, who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by Authority.
(3) Any fixed-route public transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, a Service Board shall be provided without charge to senior 10400SB2111ham003 -150- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a citizens aged 65 and older, and all persons with a disability, who meet the income eligibility limitation set forth in subsection (a-5) of Section 4 of the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, under such conditions as shall be prescribed by Authority.
The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals SB2111 Enrolled - 150 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.
The Department on Aging shall furnish all information reasonably necessary to determine eligibility, including updated lists of individuals who are eligible for services without charge under this Section.
(4) By no later than 2 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Authority shall develop the following programs:
10400SB2111ham003 -151- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (4) By no later than 2 years after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Authority shall develop the following programs:
(ii) any United States resident who is 17 years of age or older and has been in and left the physical SB2111 Enrolled - 151 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b custody of the Department of Corrections within the last 36 months;
(ii) any United States resident who is 17 years of age or older and has been in and left the physical custody of the Department of Corrections within the last 36 months;
(k) The Authority shall provide regular annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly on progress made in implementing the changes made to this Act by this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly under subsections (f) and (g) of this Section as outlined under Section 2.44.
(k) The Authority shall provide regular annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly on progress made in implementing the changes made to this Act by this amendatory 10400SB2111ham003 -152- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Act of the 104th General Assembly under subsections (f) and (g) of this Section as outlined under Section 2.44.
SB2111 Enrolled - 152 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (a) The Authority may at the request of two or more Service Boards, serve, or designate a Service Board to serve, as a centralized purchasing agent for the Service Boards so requesting.
(a) The Authority may at the request of two or more Service Boards, serve, or designate a Service Board to serve, as a centralized purchasing agent for the Service Boards so requesting.
(c) A Service Board or the Authority may for the benefit of a Service Board, to meet its purposes, construct or acquire any public transportation facility for use by a Service Board or for use by any Transportation Agency transportation agency and may acquire any such facilities from any Transportation Agency transportation agency, including also without limitation any reserve funds, employees' pension or retirement funds, special funds, franchises, licenses, patents, permits and papers, documents and records of the agency.
(c) A Service Board or the Authority may for the benefit of a Service Board, to meet its purposes, construct or acquire any public transportation facility for use by a Service Board or for use by any Transportation Agency transportation agency and may acquire any such facilities from any Transportation Agency transportation agency, including also without limitation any reserve funds, employees' pension or retirement funds, special funds, franchises, licenses, patents, permits 10400SB2111ham003 -153- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and papers, documents and records of the agency.
In connection with any construction or acquisition, the SB2111 Enrolled - 153 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority shall make relocation payments as may be required by federal law or by the requirements of any federal agency authorized to administer any federal program of aid.
In connection with any construction or acquisition, the Authority shall make relocation payments as may be required by federal law or by the requirements of any federal agency authorized to administer any federal program of aid.
Relevant Service Board infrastructure, digital assets, technology, administrative support, and contracts may be transferred to the Authority for future centralized customer information services.
Relevant Service Board infrastructure, digital assets, 10400SB2111ham003 -154- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a technology, administrative support, and contracts may be transferred to the Authority for future centralized customer information services.
SB2111 Enrolled - 154 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (a) As part of its Strategic Plan, the Authority shall identify and prioritize sidewalk and other improvements needed to provide safe pedestrian access to transit service stops.
(a) As part of its Strategic Plan, the Authority shall identify and prioritize sidewalk and other improvements needed to provide safe pedestrian access to transit service stops.
(c) If a unit of local government in the metropolitan region includes a project listed subsection (b) in its construction or reconstruction project, then the unit of local government may seek reimbursement from the Authority for capital costs associated with the requirements of this Section, including signal improvements, ADA accommodations, and other pay items appurtenant to the construction of SB2111 Enrolled - 155 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b sidewalks, shelters, and concrete boarding areas.
10400SB2111ham003 -155- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (c) If a unit of local government in the metropolitan region includes a project listed subsection (b) in its construction or reconstruction project, then the unit of local government may seek reimbursement from the Authority for capital costs associated with the requirements of this Section, including signal improvements, ADA accommodations, and other pay items appurtenant to the construction of sidewalks, shelters, and concrete boarding areas.
Extraterritorial authority Extra-territorial Authority.
Extraterritorial authority Extra-territorial 10400SB2111ham003 -156- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Authority.
To In order to provide or assist any transportation of members of the general public between points in the metropolitan region and points outside the metropolitan region, whether in this State, or in Wisconsin, or Indiana, the Authority may at the request and for the benefit of a Service Board, by ordinance, enter into agreements with any unit of local government, individual, corporation or other SB2111 Enrolled - 156 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b business entity, or other person or public agency in or of any such state or any private entity for such service.
To In order to provide or assist any transportation of members of the general public between points in the metropolitan region and points outside the metropolitan region, whether in this State, or in Wisconsin, or Indiana, the Authority may at the request and for the benefit of a Service Board, by ordinance, enter into agreements with any unit of local government, individual, corporation or other business entity, or other person or public agency in or of any such state or any private entity for such service.
Nothing in this Section prevents the Board of the Commuter Rail Division of the Authority from entering into agreements to provide service, or the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation from providing service, between points outside the metropolitan region when it is deemed beneficial to the State, the Authority, the Services Boards, or the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation.
Nothing in this Section prevents the Board of the Commuter Rail Division of the Authority from entering into agreements to provide service, or the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation from providing service, between points outside the metropolitan region when it is deemed beneficial to the State, 10400SB2111ham003 -157- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the Authority, the Services Boards, or the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation.
The Authority shall cooperate with the various State, municipal, sheriff's and SB2111 Enrolled - 157 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation agency police forces in the metropolitan region for the protection of employees and consumers of public transportation services and public transportation facilities against crime.
The Authority shall cooperate with the various State, municipal, sheriff's and transportation agency police forces in the metropolitan region for the protection of employees and consumers of public transportation services and public transportation facilities against crime.
The Authority may provide for the coordination or consolidation of security services and police forces maintained with regard to public transportation services and facilities by various transportation agencies and may contract with any municipality or county in the metropolitan region to provide protection of persons or property with regard to public transportation.
The Authority may provide 10400SB2111ham003 -158- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a for the coordination or consolidation of security services and police forces maintained with regard to public transportation services and facilities by various transportation agencies and may contract with any municipality or county in the metropolitan region to provide protection of persons or property with regard to public transportation.
Employees of the Authority or of any transportation agency affected by any SB2111 Enrolled - 158 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b action of the Authority under this Section shall be provided the protection set forth in Section 2.16.
Employees of the Authority or of any transportation agency affected by any action of the Authority under this Section shall be provided the protection set forth in Section 2.16.
conduct, in cooperation with other public and private agencies, studies, demonstrations, and demonstration and development projects to test and develop methods for improving public transportation, for reducing its costs to users or for increasing public use;
conduct, in cooperation with other public and private 10400SB2111ham003 -159- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a agencies, studies, demonstrations, and demonstration and development projects to test and develop methods for improving public transportation, for reducing its costs to users or for increasing public use;
and conduct, sponsor, and participate in other studies and experiments, which may include fare demonstration programs, and transportation technology pilot programs, in conjunction with private parties and public SB2111 Enrolled - 159 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b agencies, including the United States Department of Transportation, the Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, as are useful in to achieving the purposes of this Act.
and conduct, sponsor, and participate in other studies and experiments, which may include fare demonstration programs, and transportation technology pilot programs, in conjunction with private parties and public agencies, including the United States Department of Transportation, the Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, as are useful in to achieving the purposes of this Act.
To improve public transportation service in areas of the metropolitan region with limited access to commuter rail service, the Authority and the Suburban Bus Division shall evaluate the feasibility of implementing new bus rapid transit services using the expressway and tollway systems in the metropolitan region.
To improve public transportation service in areas of the metropolitan region with limited access to commuter rail service, the Authority and the Suburban Bus 10400SB2111ham003 -160- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Division shall evaluate the feasibility of implementing new bus rapid transit services using the expressway and tollway systems in the metropolitan region.
The Authority and the Suburban Bus SB2111 Enrolled - 160 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Division, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation, shall develop a bus rapid transit demonstration project on Interstate 55 located in Will, DuPage, and Cook Counties.
The Authority and the Suburban Bus Division, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation, shall develop a bus rapid transit demonstration project on Interstate 55 located in Will, DuPage, and Cook Counties.
1-18-08.) (70 ILCS 3615/2.10) (from Ch.
1-18-08.) 10400SB2111ham003 -161- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3615/2.10) (from Ch.
In carrying out its purposes and SB2111 Enrolled - 161 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b powers under this Act, the Authority shall seek to reduce environmental disruption and pollution arising from all forms of transportation of persons within the metropolitan region.
In carrying out its purposes and powers under this Act, the Authority shall seek to reduce environmental disruption and pollution arising from all forms of transportation of persons within the metropolitan region.
To the maximum extent allowed by law, the Authority is eligible to receive funding and other assistance from local, state, and federal sources so the Authority can assist in using improved and expanded public transportation in the metropolitan region to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution generated by the transportation sector.
To the maximum extent allowed by law, the Authority is eligible to receive funding and other assistance from local, state, and federal sources so the Authority can 10400SB2111ham003 -162- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a assist in using improved and expanded public transportation in the metropolitan region to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution generated by the transportation sector.
The Authority and the Service Boards shall take all feasible and prudent steps to minimize environmental disruption and pollution arising from its activities or from public transportation activities of transportation agencies acting SB2111 Enrolled - 162 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b pursuant to purchase of service agreements.
The Authority and the Service Boards shall take all feasible and prudent steps to minimize environmental disruption and pollution arising from its activities or from public transportation activities of transportation agencies acting pursuant to purchase of service agreements.
(1) is a motor vehicle;
10400SB2111ham003 -163- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (1) is a motor vehicle;
(5) is powered entirely by electricity or powered by SB2111 Enrolled - 163 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b combining hydrogen and oxygen, which runs the motor;
(5) is powered entirely by electricity or powered by combining hydrogen and oxygen, which runs the motor;
or (3) the inability of a third party to enter into a contractual or commercial relationship with the Authority a Service Board that is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Section.
or (3) the inability of a third party to enter into a contractual or commercial relationship with the Authority a Service Board that is necessary to carry out the 10400SB2111ham003 -164- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a purposes of this Section.
(a) The Authority shall cooperate with local governments and law enforcement agencies in the metropolitan region on the SB2111 Enrolled - 164 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b enforcement of laws designed to protect the quality and safety of public transportation operations, such as laws prohibiting unauthorized vehicles from blocking bus stops, bus lanes, or other facilities designated for use by transit vehicles and transit users.
(a) The Authority shall cooperate with local governments and law enforcement agencies in the metropolitan region on the enforcement of laws designed to protect the quality and safety of public transportation operations, such as laws prohibiting unauthorized vehicles from blocking bus stops, bus lanes, or other facilities designated for use by transit vehicles and transit users.
(1) clear definitions of what constitutes a civil violation, such as provisions specifying the number of feet around bus stops where unauthorized vehicles are prohibited from parking;
10400SB2111ham003 -165- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (1) clear definitions of what constitutes a civil violation, such as provisions specifying the number of feet around bus stops where unauthorized vehicles are prohibited from parking;
(2) publication on the Authority's website of descriptions and locations of public transportation facilities that are subject to the Authority's enforcement SB2111 Enrolled - 165 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b program and other pertinent information about the enforcement program, and clearly posted signs on or near such public transportation facilities visible to drivers;
(2) publication on the Authority's website of descriptions and locations of public transportation facilities that are subject to the Authority's enforcement program and other pertinent information about the enforcement program, and clearly posted signs on or near such public transportation facilities visible to drivers;
(5) an administrative adjudication process that gives registered vehicle owners an opportunity to appear before a neutral party appointed by the Authority to contest the violation on its merits;
(5) an administrative adjudication process that gives 10400SB2111ham003 -166- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a registered vehicle owners an opportunity to appear before a neutral party appointed by the Authority to contest the violation on its merits;
(i) that the motor vehicle or registration plates or digital registration plates of the motor vehicle were stolen before the SB2111 Enrolled - 166 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b violation occurred and not under the control of or in the possession of the owner or lessee at the time of the violation;
(i) that the motor vehicle or registration plates or digital registration plates of the motor vehicle were stolen before the violation occurred and not under the control of or in the possession of the owner or lessee at the time of the violation;
(8) civil violation fees that are no higher than the highest administrative fees imposed for similar violations by other public agencies in the metropolitan region;
(8) civil violation fees that are no higher than the highest administrative fees imposed for similar violations 10400SB2111ham003 -167- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a by other public agencies in the metropolitan region;
(1) cooperate with local governments and law enforcement agencies to help improve their enforcement of their laws that are designed to improve the quality and SB2111 Enrolled - 167 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b safety of public transportation operations;
(1) cooperate with local governments and law enforcement agencies to help improve their enforcement of their laws that are designed to improve the quality and safety of public transportation operations;
(f) In its enforcement programs, if any, under subsection (c) and through its cooperation with local governments and law enforcement agencies on their enforcement programs, the Authority shall strive for as much standardization as feasible throughout the metropolitan region in enforcement programs designed to improve the quality and safety of public transportation operations.
(f) In its enforcement programs, if any, under subsection 10400SB2111ham003 -168- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (c) and through its cooperation with local governments and law enforcement agencies on their enforcement programs, the Authority shall strive for as much standardization as feasible throughout the metropolitan region in enforcement programs designed to improve the quality and safety of public transportation operations.
SB2111 Enrolled - 168 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3615/2.11) (from Ch.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11) (from Ch.
The provisions of general or special orders, rules or regulations issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission pursuant to Section 57 of "An Act concerning public utilities", approved June 29, 1921, as amended, which pertain to public transportation and public transportation facilities of railroads will continue to apply until the Service Board determines that different standards are necessary to protect such health and safety.
The provisions of general or special orders, rules or regulations issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission pursuant to Section 57 of "An Act concerning public utilities", approved June 29, 1921, as amended, which pertain to public transportation and public transportation facilities of railroads will continue to apply until the Service Board determines that different standards are necessary to protect 10400SB2111ham003 -169- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a such health and safety.
(c) The security portion of the system safety program, investigation reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled, collected, or prepared by or for the Authority under this subsection, shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in federal or State court or considered for SB2111 Enrolled - 169 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b other purposes in any civil action for damages arising from any matter mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, data, or information.
(c) The security portion of the system safety program, investigation reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled, collected, or prepared by or for the Authority under this subsection, shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in federal or State court or considered for other purposes in any civil action for damages arising from any matter mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, data, or information.
(a) The Cook County Sheriff shall establish a multijurisdictional NITA Law Enforcement Task Force led by the Cook County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the Chicago Police Department, the Metra Police, the Illinois State Police, the sheriff's offices of other counties in the metropolitan region, and other municipal police departments in the metropolitan region.
(a) The Cook County Sheriff shall establish a multijurisdictional NITA Law Enforcement Task Force led by the Cook County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the Chicago 10400SB2111ham003 -170- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Police Department, the Metra Police, the Illinois State Police, the sheriff's offices of other counties in the metropolitan region, and other municipal police departments in the metropolitan region.
SB2111 Enrolled - 170 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (b) The Task Force shall be created under an intergovernmental agreement and be dedicated to combating violent and other types of crime with the primary mission of preservation of life and reducing the occurrence and the fear of crime on the public transit system of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
(b) The Task Force shall be created under an intergovernmental agreement and be dedicated to combating violent and other types of crime with the primary mission of preservation of life and reducing the occurrence and the fear of crime on the public transit system of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
and (2) identifying and arresting persons accused of violent crime.
and 10400SB2111ham003 -171- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (2) identifying and arresting persons accused of violent crime.
(e) The Task Force shall recognize and use best practices SB2111 Enrolled - 171 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of community-oriented policing and procedural justice.
(e) The Task Force shall recognize and use best practices of community-oriented policing and procedural justice.
(g) The Task Force shall engage in violence suppression strategies, including, but not limited to, details in identified locations that have shown to be the most prone to gun violence and violent crime, focused deterrence against violent gangs and groups considered responsible for the violence in the transit system, and other intelligence driven methods deemed necessary to implement the Task Force's objectives.
(g) The Task Force shall engage in violence suppression strategies, including, but not limited to, details in identified locations that have shown to be the most prone to gun violence and violent crime, focused deterrence against violent gangs and groups considered responsible for the violence in the transit system, and other intelligence driven methods deemed necessary to implement the Task Force's 10400SB2111ham003 -172- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a objectives.
(i) Law enforcement agencies that are party to an intergovernmental agreement established under subsection (b) SB2111 Enrolled - 172 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b or (h) and that participate in activities described in subsections (c) through (g) may claim funds to defray increased costs incurred by participation in the Task Force from any available moneys provided in support of the Task Force.
(i) Law enforcement agencies that are party to an intergovernmental agreement established under subsection (b) or (h) and that participate in activities described in subsections (c) through (g) may claim funds to defray increased costs incurred by participation in the Task Force from any available moneys provided in support of the Task Force.
(l) The Task Force shall coordinate with the Chief Transit Safety Officer to identify which code of conduct violations and quality of life issues shall fall under the Task Force's purview, which shall fall under the transit ambassadors' purview, and which shall require the Task Force and transit ambassadors to respond.
(l) The Task Force shall coordinate with the Chief Transit Safety Officer to identify which code of conduct violations and quality of life issues shall fall under the Task Force's purview, which shall fall under the transit ambassadors' purview, and which shall require the Task Force and transit 10400SB2111ham003 -173- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a ambassadors to respond.
The report shall also make recommendations to be used by the Authority in SB2111 Enrolled - 173 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b implementing a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region.
The report shall also make recommendations to be used by the Authority in implementing a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region.
(o) Prior to disbanding, the Task Force shall cooperate with the Office of Transit Safety and Experience to develop a plan to transition from the Task Force to a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region.
(o) Prior to disbanding, the Task Force shall cooperate with the Office of Transit Safety and Experience to develop a plan to transition from the Task Force to a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan 10400SB2111ham003 -174- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a region.
(a) Within 1 year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Authority SB2111 Enrolled - 174 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b shall vote to implement a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region.
(a) Within 1 year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Authority shall vote to implement a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region.
(c) Within 60 days of the vote to implement a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region, the Office of Transit Safety and Experience shall develop an Operational Plan to implement the selected strategy.
(c) Within 60 days of the vote to implement a sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation and a crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region, the Office of Transit Safety and Experience shall develop an Operational Plan to implement the selected 10400SB2111ham003 -175- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a strategy.
SB2111 Enrolled - 175 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3615/2.11.15 new) Sec.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11.15 new) Sec.
(6) overseeing the enforcement and facilitation of the achievement and maintenance of safety standards, the implementation of safety tools and technologies, and the conducting of customer satisfaction polling under Section 2.11;
(6) overseeing the enforcement and facilitation of the 10400SB2111ham003 -176- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a achievement and maintenance of safety standards, the implementation of safety tools and technologies, and the conducting of customer satisfaction polling under Section 2.11;
(7) coordinating and liaising with law enforcement agencies, the Task Force, social service agencies, and other government agencies or nongovernmental agencies SB2111 Enrolled - 176 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b serving the metropolitan region on safety issues and initiatives;
(7) coordinating and liaising with law enforcement agencies, the Task Force, social service agencies, and other government agencies or nongovernmental agencies serving the metropolitan region on safety issues and initiatives;
(10) collecting and analyzing data on safety incidents occurring on public transportation in the metropolitan region;
(10) collecting and analyzing data on safety incidents 10400SB2111ham003 -177- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a occurring on public transportation in the metropolitan region;
(c) The Executive Director of the Authority shall, subject SB2111 Enrolled - 177 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b to the Board's approval, designate a full-time Chief Transit Safety Officer to lead and manage the Office of Transit Safety and Experience.
(c) The Executive Director of the Authority shall, subject to the Board's approval, designate a full-time Chief Transit Safety Officer to lead and manage the Office of Transit Safety and Experience.
(f) To implement this Section, the Authority shall enter into contracts with nongovernmental agencies to provide, or create using the staff of the Authority, programs that offer outreach and assistance to riders that are unhoused, that suffer from mental health issues, or that otherwise may benefit from social services in order to implement the recommendations of the study conducted by the Coordinated Safety Response Council within 12 months of the delivery of the report.
(f) To implement this Section, the Authority shall enter into contracts with nongovernmental agencies to provide, or create using the staff of the Authority, programs that offer 10400SB2111ham003 -178- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a outreach and assistance to riders that are unhoused, that suffer from mental health issues, or that otherwise may benefit from social services in order to implement the recommendations of the study conducted by the Coordinated Safety Response Council within 12 months of the delivery of the report.
(g) Law enforcement agencies that are party to SB2111 Enrolled - 178 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b intergovernmental agreements and nongovernmental agencies that enter into contracts with the Authority to implement the sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation, the crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region, the incident response deployment strategy, or a combination thereof may claim funds to defray increased costs incurred by participation in those programs from any available moneys provided in support of the programs.
(g) Law enforcement agencies that are party to intergovernmental agreements and nongovernmental agencies that enter into contracts with the Authority to implement the sworn law enforcement officer crime prevention program on public transportation, the crime prevention plan to protect public transportation employees and riders in the metropolitan region, the incident response deployment strategy, or a combination thereof may claim funds to defray increased costs incurred by participation in those programs from any available moneys provided in support of the programs.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11.20 new) Sec.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11.20 new) 10400SB2111ham003 -179- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Sec.
SB2111 Enrolled - 179 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (b) The Office of Transit Safety and Experience shall invite organizations to be members of the Coordinated Safety Response Council.
(b) The Office of Transit Safety and Experience shall invite organizations to be members of the Coordinated Safety Response Council.
(11) representatives of the labor organizations representing bus and train operators for the Chicago Transit Authority;
10400SB2111ham003 -180- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (11) representatives of the labor organizations representing bus and train operators for the Chicago Transit Authority;
(13) a representative from an organization SB2111 Enrolled - 180 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b participating in implementation of the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act;
(13) a representative from an organization participating in implementation of the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act;
(1) an assessment of the feasibility, advisability, and necessity of various strategies to use sworn law enforcement officers to respond to crime on public transportation in the metropolitan region;
(1) an assessment of the feasibility, advisability, and necessity of various strategies to use sworn law enforcement officers to respond to crime on public 10400SB2111ham003 -181- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transportation in the metropolitan region;
(d) In evaluating the feasibility, advisability, and necessity of various strategies to use sworn law enforcement SB2111 Enrolled - 181 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b to respond to crime on public transportation, the Coordinated Safety Response Council shall consider:
(d) In evaluating the feasibility, advisability, and necessity of various strategies to use sworn law enforcement to respond to crime on public transportation, the Coordinated Safety Response Council shall consider:
(1) the appropriate responses, including sworn law enforcement and social services, for different kinds of safety or code of conduct incidents on public transportation in the region;
(1) the appropriate responses, including sworn law enforcement and social services, for different kinds of 10400SB2111ham003 -182- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a safety or code of conduct incidents on public transportation in the region;
(3) the agreements, contracts, or communication protocols needed for the identified organizations to SB2111 Enrolled - 182 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b implement the incident response strategy;
(3) the agreements, contracts, or communication protocols needed for the identified organizations to implement the incident response strategy;
(f) The incident response and long-term safety strategy shall consider actions and outcomes achievable given a baseline annual funding level of $95,000,000 from the Authority and a baseline level of spending by each local law enforcement agency participating in the council that is no less than that agency's spending relating to public transportation in Fiscal Year 2025.
(f) The incident response and long-term safety strategy shall consider actions and outcomes achievable given a baseline annual funding level of $95,000,000 from the Authority and a baseline level of spending by each local law 10400SB2111ham003 -183- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a enforcement agency participating in the council that is no less than that agency's spending relating to public transportation in Fiscal Year 2025.
The Coordinated Safety Response Council shall update the SB2111 Enrolled - 183 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b incident response and long-term safety strategy as it finds necessary in its evaluation.
The Coordinated Safety Response Council shall update the incident response and long-term safety strategy as it finds necessary in its evaluation.
(j) The Coordinated Safety Response Council shall study the current use of nongovernmental agencies that provide outreach and assistance to riders that (i) are unhoused, (ii) suffer from mental health issues, or (iii) otherwise may benefit from social services.
10400SB2111ham003 -184- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (j) The Coordinated Safety Response Council shall study the current use of nongovernmental agencies that provide outreach and assistance to riders that (i) are unhoused, (ii) suffer from mental health issues, or (iii) otherwise may benefit from social services.
Within 12 months of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Coordinated Safety Response Council shall issue SB2111 Enrolled - 184 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b a report, which shall include, at a minimum:
Within 12 months of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Coordinated Safety Response Council shall issue a report, which shall include, at a minimum:
(1) review the findings and recommendations of the Office of Transit Safety and Experience;
10400SB2111ham003 -185- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (1) review the findings and recommendations of the Office of Transit Safety and Experience;
and SB2111 Enrolled - 185 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (5) review the Authority's safety-related performance standards and reporting for accuracy and completeness and to ensure that the results are effectively conveyed to the public.
and (5) review the Authority's safety-related performance standards and reporting for accuracy and completeness and to ensure that the results are effectively conveyed to the public.
(c) The Authority shall explore and, where appropriate, deploy technologies that enhance the safety of users of the public transportation system.
(c) The Authority shall explore and, where appropriate, 10400SB2111ham003 -186- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a deploy technologies that enhance the safety of users of the public transportation system.
The Authority shall develop and deploy a single feature in its mobile application that shall allow users of the public SB2111 Enrolled - 186 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b transportation system to report safety issues in real time to the Authority.
The Authority shall develop and deploy a single feature in its mobile application that shall allow users of the public transportation system to report safety issues in real time to the Authority.
(g) In recognition of the fact that travel by public transportation is significantly safer than travel by other means of surface transportation, the Authority shall work cooperatively with the Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, and other units of government to assist them in using investments in public transportation facilities and operations as a tool to help the SB2111 Enrolled - 187 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Department and units of local government meet their roadway crash, fatality, and serious injury reduction goals.
(g) In recognition of the fact that travel by public 10400SB2111ham003 -187- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transportation is significantly safer than travel by other means of surface transportation, the Authority shall work cooperatively with the Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, and other units of government to assist them in using investments in public transportation facilities and operations as a tool to help the Department and units of local government meet their roadway crash, fatality, and serious injury reduction goals.
(i) Neither the Authority or its directors, officers, or employees nor a Service Board or the Service Board's directors, officers, or employees may be held liable in any civil action for any injury to any person or property for any acts or omissions or failure to act under this Section or under 49 CFR Part 659 as now or hereafter amended.
(i) Neither the Authority or its directors, officers, or employees nor a Service Board or the Service Board's directors, officers, or employees may be held liable in any civil action for any injury to any person or property for any 10400SB2111ham003 -188- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a acts or omissions or failure to act under this Section or under 49 CFR Part 659 as now or hereafter amended.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11.35 new) SB2111 Enrolled - 188 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Sec.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.11.35 new) Sec.
(c) No later than January 1, 2027, the Authority shall consult with the Chicago Transportation Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and representatives from each labor organization representing Chicago Transportation Authority fixed-route bus operators and Suburban Bus Division fixed-route bus operators regarding security barriers, including design, materials, specifications, selection, and installation.
(c) No later than January 1, 2027, the Authority shall 10400SB2111ham003 -189- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a consult with the Chicago Transportation Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and representatives from each labor organization representing Chicago Transportation Authority fixed-route bus operators and Suburban Bus Division fixed-route bus operators regarding security barriers, including design, materials, specifications, selection, and installation.
SB2111 Enrolled - 189 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (d) The Authority, the Chicago Transportation Authority, and the Suburban Bus Division shall complete installation of security barriers by January 1, 2028 for vehicles without limitations provided in subsection (b).
(d) The Authority, the Chicago Transportation Authority, and the Suburban Bus Division shall complete installation of security barriers by January 1, 2028 for vehicles without limitations provided in subsection (b).
Upon the request of a Service Board, the Executive Director of the Authority may, upon the affirmative vote of 11 9 of the then Directors of the Authority, intervene in any matter involving (i) a dispute between Service Boards or a Service Board and a Transportation Agency transportation agency providing service on behalf of a Service Board with respect to the terms of transfer between, and the allocation of revenues from fares and charges for, transportation services provided by the parties or (ii) a dispute between 2 Service Boards with respect to coordination of service, route duplication, or a change in service.
Upon the request of a Service Board, the Executive Director of the Authority may, upon the affirmative vote of 11 9 of the then Directors of the Authority, intervene in any matter involving (i) a dispute between Service Boards or a Service Board and a Transportation Agency transportation agency providing service on behalf of a Service Board with respect to the terms of transfer between, and the allocation of revenues from fares and charges for, transportation services provided by the 10400SB2111ham003 -190- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a parties or (ii) a dispute between 2 Service Boards with respect to coordination of service, route duplication, or a change in service.
If the SB2111 Enrolled - 190 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Executive Director is unable to mediate a resolution of any dispute, he or she may provide a written determination recommending a change in the fares or charges or the allocation of revenues for such service or directing a change in the nature or provider of service that is the subject of the dispute.
If the Executive Director is unable to mediate a resolution of any dispute, he or she may provide a written determination recommending a change in the fares or charges or the allocation of revenues for such service or directing a change in the nature or provider of service that is the subject of the dispute.
The Authority may appoint, retain, and employ officers, attorneys, agents, engineers and employees.
The Authority may appoint, retain, and employ officers, attorneys, 10400SB2111ham003 -191- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a agents, engineers and employees.
Until July 1, 2030, each Executive Director appointed SB2111 Enrolled - 191 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b under this Section shall be confirmed by the Illinois State Senate until.
Until July 1, 2030, each Executive Director appointed under this Section shall be confirmed by the Illinois State Senate until.
No employee, officer, or agent of the Authority may receive a bonus that exceeds 10% of his or her annual salary unless that bonus has been reviewed by the Board for a period of 14 days.
10400SB2111ham003 -192- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a No employee, officer, or agent of the Authority may receive a bonus that exceeds 10% of his or her annual salary unless that bonus has been reviewed by the Board for a period of 14 days.
No unlawful discrimination, as defined and prohibited in SB2111 Enrolled - 192 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Illinois Human Rights Act, shall be made in any term or aspect of employment nor shall there be discrimination based upon political reasons or factors.
No unlawful discrimination, as defined and prohibited in the Illinois Human Rights Act, shall be made in any term or aspect of employment nor shall there be discrimination based upon political reasons or factors.
702.16) Sec.
702.16) 10400SB2111ham003 -193- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Sec.
SB2111 Enrolled - 193 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Sec.
Sec.
(c) For purposes of Sections 2.15 through 2.19, "actions of the Authority" include its acquisition and operation of public transportation facilities, the execution of purchase of service agreements and grant contracts made under this Act and the coordination, reorganization, combining, leasing, merging of operations or the expansion or curtailment of public transportation service or facilities by the Authority, but SB2111 Enrolled - 194 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b does not include a failure or refusal to enter into a purchase of service agreement or grant contract.
10400SB2111ham003 -194- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (c) For purposes of Sections 2.15 through 2.19, "actions of the Authority" include its acquisition and operation of public transportation facilities, the execution of purchase of service agreements and grant contracts made under this Act and the coordination, reorganization, combining, leasing, merging of operations or the expansion or curtailment of public transportation service or facilities by the Authority, but does not include a failure or refusal to enter into a purchase of service agreement or grant contract.
1-18-08.) (70 ILCS 3615/2.19) (from Ch.
1-18-08.) 10400SB2111ham003 -195- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3615/2.19) (from Ch.
(a) Whenever the Authority proposes to operate or to enter into a contract to operate any new public transportation facility which may result in the displacement of employees or the rearrangement of the working forces of the Authority, or SB2111 Enrolled - 195 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of the Service Boards Chicago Transit Authority or of any Transportation Agency transportation agency, the Authority shall give at least 90 days written notice of such proposed operations to the representatives of the employees affected and the Authority shall provide for the selection of forces to perform the work of that facility on the basis of agreement between the Authority and the representatives of such employees.
(a) Whenever the Authority proposes to operate or to enter into a contract to operate any new public transportation facility which may result in the displacement of employees or the rearrangement of the working forces of the Authority, or of the Service Boards Chicago Transit Authority or of any Transportation Agency transportation agency, the Authority shall give at least 90 days written notice of such proposed operations to the representatives of the employees affected and the Authority shall provide for the selection of forces to perform the work of that facility on the basis of agreement between the Authority and the representatives of such employees.
(b) In case of any labor dispute not otherwise governed by this Act, by the Labor Management Relations Act, as amended, the Railway Labor Act, as amended, or by impasse resolution provisions in a collective bargaining or protective agreement involving the Authority, the Service Boards Chicago Transit Authority or any Transportation Agency transportation agency financed in whole or in part by the Authority and the employees of the Authority, the Service Boards, or of the Chicago Transit Authority or any such Transportation Agency transportation agency, which is not settled by the parties thereto within 30 days from the date of commencement of negotiations, either party may request the assistance of a mediator appointed by either the State or Federal Mediation SB2111 Enrolled - 196 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b and Conciliation Service, who shall seek to resolve the dispute.
(b) In case of any labor dispute not otherwise governed by this Act, by the Labor Management Relations Act, as amended, the Railway Labor Act, as amended, or by impasse resolution provisions in a collective bargaining or protective agreement involving the Authority, the Service Boards Chicago Transit Authority or any Transportation Agency transportation agency 10400SB2111ham003 -196- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a financed in whole or in part by the Authority and the employees of the Authority, the Service Boards, or of the Chicago Transit Authority or any such Transportation Agency transportation agency, which is not settled by the parties thereto within 30 days from the date of commencement of negotiations, either party may request the assistance of a mediator appointed by either the State or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, who shall seek to resolve the dispute.
In the event that the parties do not reach agreement after the issuance of the fact-finder's fact finder's report and recommendations, or in cases where neither party requests fact-finding fact finding, the Authority shall offer to submit the dispute to arbitration by a board composed of 3 persons, one appointed by the Authority, one appointed by the labor organization representing the employees, and a third member to be agreed upon by the labor organization and the Authority.
In the event that the parties do not reach agreement after the issuance of the fact-finder's fact finder's report and recommendations, or in cases where neither party requests 10400SB2111ham003 -197- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a fact-finding fact finding, the Authority shall offer to submit the dispute to arbitration by a board composed of 3 persons, one appointed by the Authority, one appointed by the labor organization representing the employees, and a third member to be agreed upon by the labor organization and the Authority.
The SB2111 Enrolled - 197 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b determination of the majority of the board of arbitration thus established shall be final and binding on all matters in dispute.
The determination of the majority of the board of arbitration thus established shall be final and binding on all matters in dispute.
The term "labor dispute" shall be broadly construed and shall include any controversy concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, or benefits, including health and welfare, sick leave, insurance, or pension or retirement provisions, but not limited thereto, and including any controversy concerning any differences or questions that may arise between the parties including but not limited to the making or maintaining of collective bargaining agreements, the terms to be included in such agreements, and the interpretation or application of such collective bargaining agreements and any grievance that may arise.
The term "labor dispute" shall be broadly construed and shall include any controversy concerning wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, or benefits, including health and welfare, sick leave, insurance, or pension or 10400SB2111ham003 -198- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a retirement provisions, but not limited thereto, and including any controversy concerning any differences or questions that may arise between the parties including but not limited to the making or maintaining of collective bargaining agreements, the terms to be included in such agreements, and the interpretation or application of such collective bargaining agreements and any grievance that may arise.
Each party shall SB2111 Enrolled - 198 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b pay one-half of the expenses of such arbitration.
Each party shall pay one-half of the expenses of such arbitration.
(a) For purposes of this Act, "ADA paratransit services" shall mean those comparable or specialized transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service contracts of, the Service Boards to individuals with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems and who are determined to be eligible, for some or all of their trips, for such services under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations.
(a) For purposes of this Act, "ADA paratransit services" shall mean those comparable or specialized transportation services provided by, or under grant or purchase of service 10400SB2111ham003 -199- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a contracts of, the Service Boards to individuals with disabilities who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems and who are determined to be eligible, for some or all of their trips, for such services under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2005, the Authority is responsible for the funding, from amounts on deposit in the ADA SB2111 Enrolled - 199 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Paratransit Fund established under Section 2.01d of this Act, financial review and oversight of all ADA paratransit services that are provided by the Authority or by any of the Service Boards.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2005, the Authority is responsible for the funding, from amounts on deposit in the ADA Paratransit Fund established under Section 2.01d of this Act, financial review and oversight of all ADA paratransit services that are provided by the Authority or by any of the Service Boards.
The Suburban Bus Board, the Chicago Transit Authority and the Authority shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations in developing and approving such plan including, without limitation, consulting with individuals with disabilities and groups representing them in the community, and providing adequate opportunity for public comment and public hearings.
The Suburban Bus Board, the Chicago Transit Authority and the Authority shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations in 10400SB2111ham003 -200- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a developing and approving such plan including, without limitation, consulting with individuals with disabilities and groups representing them in the community, and providing adequate opportunity for public comment and public hearings.
The plan shall also include, SB2111 Enrolled - 200 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b without limitation, provisions to:
The plan shall also include, without limitation, provisions to:
(3) provide for consistent policies throughout the metropolitan region for scheduling of ADA paratransit service trips to and from destinations, with consideration of scheduling of return trips on a "will-call" open-ended basis upon request of the rider, if practicable, and with consideration of an increased number of trips available by subscription service than are available as of the effective date of this amendatory Act;
(3) provide for consistent policies throughout the metropolitan region for scheduling of ADA paratransit service trips to and from destinations, with consideration of scheduling of return trips on a "will-call" open-ended basis upon request of the rider, if practicable, and with consideration of an increased number of trips available by 10400SB2111ham003 -201- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a subscription service than are available as of the effective date of this amendatory Act;
(4) provide that service contracts and rates, entered into or set after the approval by the Federal Transit Administration of the plan prepared pursuant to subsection (c) of this Section, with private carriers and taxicabs for ADA paratransit service are procured by means of an SB2111 Enrolled - 201 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b open procurement process;
(4) provide that service contracts and rates, entered into or set after the approval by the Federal Transit Administration of the plan prepared pursuant to subsection (c) of this Section, with private carriers and taxicabs for ADA paratransit service are procured by means of an open procurement process;
(9) provide for a process of determining eligibility for ADA paratransit services that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations;
(9) provide for a process of determining eligibility 10400SB2111ham003 -202- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a for ADA paratransit services that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations;
and (11) provide for the creation of one or more ADA advisory boards, or the reconstitution of the existing ADA SB2111 Enrolled - 202 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b advisory boards for the Service Boards, to represent the diversity of individuals with disabilities in the metropolitan region and to provide appropriate ongoing input from individuals with disabilities into the operation of ADA paratransit services.
and (11) provide for the creation of one or more ADA advisory boards, or the reconstitution of the existing ADA advisory boards for the Service Boards, to represent the diversity of individuals with disabilities in the metropolitan region and to provide appropriate ongoing input from individuals with disabilities into the operation of ADA paratransit services.
(e) The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the Authority, the Suburban Bus Board and the Chicago Transit Authority shall enter into intergovernmental agreements as may be necessary to provide funding and accountability for, and implementation of, the requirements of this Section.
(e) The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the Authority, the Suburban 10400SB2111ham003 -203- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Bus Board and the Chicago Transit Authority shall enter into intergovernmental agreements as may be necessary to provide funding and accountability for, and implementation of, the requirements of this Section.
Approval of such SB2111 Enrolled - 203 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b plan by the Authority shall require a supermajority vote the affirmative votes of 12 of the then Directors.
Approval of such plan by the Authority shall require a supermajority vote the affirmative votes of 12 of the then Directors.
(h) Nothing in this amendatory Act shall be construed to conflict with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations.
10400SB2111ham003 -204- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (h) Nothing in this amendatory Act shall be construed to conflict with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its implementing regulations.
Prioritization process for Northeastern SB2111 Enrolled - 204 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Illinois transit capital projects.
Prioritization process for Northeastern Illinois transit capital projects.
The Authority shall make a report to the General Assembly each year describing the prioritization process and its use in funding awards.
The Authority shall make a report to the General Assembly each 10400SB2111ham003 -205- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a year describing the prioritization process and its use in funding awards.
A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, program, and scores or prioritization criteria for all candidate projects shall be SB2111 Enrolled - 205 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b published on the Authority's website in a timely manner.
A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, program, and scores or prioritization criteria for all candidate projects shall be published on the Authority's website in a timely manner.
(d) All capital funding awards shall be made by the Authority in accordance with the prioritization process.
10400SB2111ham003 -206- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (d) All capital funding awards shall be made by the Authority in accordance with the prioritization process.
(e) A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, SB2111 Enrolled - 206 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b program, and scores or prioritization criteria for all candidate projects shall be published on the Authority's website in a timely manner.
(e) A summary of the project evaluation process, measures, program, and scores or prioritization criteria for all candidate projects shall be published on the Authority's website in a timely manner.
(1) violations where the person's conduct places transit employees or transit passengers in reasonable apprehension of a threat to their safety or the safety of others, including assault and battery, as those terms are defined under Sections 12-1 and 12-3 of the Criminal Code of 2012;
(1) violations where the person's conduct places 10400SB2111ham003 -207- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transit employees or transit passengers in reasonable apprehension of a threat to their safety or the safety of others, including assault and battery, as those terms are defined under Sections 12-1 and 12-3 of the Criminal Code of 2012;
(2) violations where the person's conduct places transit employees or transit passengers in reasonable SB2111 Enrolled - 207 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b apprehension of a threat of a criminal sexual assault, as that term is defined under Section 11-1.20 of the Criminal Code of 2012;
(2) violations where the person's conduct places transit employees or transit passengers in reasonable apprehension of a threat of a criminal sexual assault, as that term is defined under Section 11-1.20 of the Criminal Code of 2012;
The written notice shall be sufficient to inform the individual about the following:
The 10400SB2111ham003 -208- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a written notice shall be sufficient to inform the individual about the following:
(2) the person's rights and available remedies to contest or appeal the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media and to apply for reinstatement SB2111 Enrolled - 208 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of riding privileges;
(2) the person's rights and available remedies to contest or appeal the suspension of riding privileges or confiscation of fare media and to apply for reinstatement of riding privileges;
(1) The Authority A Service Board shall designate an official to oversee the administrative process to decide whether a suspension is warranted and the length of the suspension.
(1) The Authority A Service Board shall designate an 10400SB2111ham003 -209- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a official to oversee the administrative process to decide whether a suspension is warranted and the length of the suspension.
(3) The Authority Service Board shall present the SB2111 Enrolled - 209 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b suspension-related evidence and outline the evidence that supports the need for the suspension.
(3) The Authority Service Board shall present the suspension-related evidence and outline the evidence that supports the need for the suspension.
(e) The Authority Each Service Board shall create a process to appeal and reinstate ridership privileges.
10400SB2111ham003 -210- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (e) The Authority Each Service Board shall create a process to appeal and reinstate ridership privileges.
A suspended rider may petition the Authority Service Board to reinstate SB2111 Enrolled - 210 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the person's ridership privileges one calendar year after the Authority's Service Board's suspension finding if the length of the suspension is more than one year.
A suspended rider may petition the Authority Service Board to reinstate the person's ridership privileges one calendar year after the Authority's Service Board's suspension finding if the length of the suspension is more than one year.
Fast-track authority Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Assistance Program.
Fast-track authority Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public 10400SB2111ham003 -211- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Transportation Assistance Program.
(A) It must have over $250,000,000 in 5-year SB2111 Enrolled - 211 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b funding programmed in the 5-Year Capital Program.
(A) It must have over $250,000,000 in 5-year funding programmed in the 5-Year Capital Program.
(ii) the mayor of Chicago if any fast-track project construction activity may occur within Chicago;
(ii) the mayor of Chicago if any fast-track 10400SB2111ham003 -212- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a project construction activity may occur within Chicago;
Upon confirmation of fast-track SB2111 Enrolled - 212 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b status, the Authority or the relevant Service Board shall notify the State and any unit of local government or public utility affected by any proposed construction, acquisition, or other activity related to the fast-track project.
Upon confirmation of fast-track status, the Authority or the relevant Service Board shall notify the State and any unit of local government or public utility affected by any proposed construction, acquisition, or other activity related to the fast-track project.
Upon completion of final plans, the Authority shall request access to roadways or right-of-ways, if necessary, from the government entity with jurisdiction over the property.
Upon completion of final plans, the 10400SB2111ham003 -213- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Authority shall request access to roadways or right-of-ways, if necessary, from the government entity with jurisdiction over the property.
The Authority's request must comply with any existing requirements of the State or unit of local government for access to its roadways or, at minimum, include detailed construction plans, safety measures, and plans for mitigating traffic SB2111 Enrolled - 213 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b and inconvenience caused by the work.
The Authority's request must comply with any existing requirements of the State or unit of local government for access to its roadways or, at minimum, include detailed construction plans, safety measures, and plans for mitigating traffic and inconvenience caused by the work.
the transportation commissioner if the request involves a municipality;
the transportation commissioner if the request involves a 10400SB2111ham003 -214- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a municipality;
Upon completion of construction, the Authority shall comply with permit and State or unit of local governmental requirements and restore the roadway to its previous condition, unless otherwise agreed to by the State or unit SB2111 Enrolled - 214 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of local government.
Upon completion of construction, the Authority shall comply with permit and State or unit of local governmental requirements and restore the roadway to its previous condition, unless otherwise agreed to by the State or unit of local government.
Upon completion of final plans, the Authority shall provide written notice to each affected public utility of the need to remove, relocate, or modify its facilities.
Upon completion of final plans, the Authority shall provide 10400SB2111ham003 -215- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a written notice to each affected public utility of the need to remove, relocate, or modify its facilities.
If public utility facilities that are subject to removal or relocation are located within State or county highway rights-of-way, then SB2111 Enrolled - 215 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Authority may, with the consent of the State or appropriate county highway authority, coordinate with the Department of Transportation or county highway authority, and the removal or relocation shall be subject to the terms of the Illinois Highway Code.
If public utility facilities that are subject to removal or relocation are located within State or county highway rights-of-way, then the Authority may, with the consent of the State or appropriate county highway authority, coordinate with the Department of Transportation or county highway authority, and the removal or relocation shall be subject to the terms of the Illinois Highway Code.
(a) No later than 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly, the Authority shall create the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Assistance Program to serve residents of the Authority.
(a) No later than 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly, the Authority 10400SB2111ham003 -216- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a shall create the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Regional Transit Authority Public Transportation Assistance Program to serve residents of the Authority.
Advocating Against Domestic Violence for survivor and victim use of public transportation through Chicago Transit Authority, the SB2111 Enrolled - 216 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division.
Advocating Against Domestic Violence for survivor and victim use of public transportation through Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Division, and the Commuter Rail Division.
The total number of mass transit cards shall be distributed to domestic violence and sexual assault service providers throughout the Authority's region based on the average number of clients served in 2021 and 2022 in comparison to the total number of mass transit cards granted by the Authority.
The total number of mass transit cards shall be distributed to domestic violence and sexual assault service providers throughout the Authority's region based on the average number of clients served in 2021 and 2022 in 10400SB2111ham003 -217- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a comparison to the total number of mass transit cards granted by the Authority.
Advocating Against Domestic Violence shall SB2111 Enrolled - 217 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b provide an annual report of the program, including a list of service providers receiving the mass transit cards, the total number of cards received by each service provider, and an estimated number of survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault participating in the program.
Advocating Against Domestic Violence shall provide an annual report of the program, including a list of service providers receiving the mass transit cards, the total number of cards received by each service provider, and an estimated number of survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault participating in the program.
7-28-23.) (70 ILCS 3615/2.43 new) Sec.
7-28-23.) 10400SB2111ham003 -218- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3615/2.43 new) Sec.
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive development" means a form of joint development that is recognized by the Federal Transit Administration and in which residential improvements, commercial improvements, and supporting infrastructure improvements are designed to SB2111 Enrolled - 218 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b facilitate access to and use of public transit.
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive development" means a form of joint development that is recognized by the Federal Transit Administration and in which residential improvements, commercial improvements, and supporting infrastructure improvements are designed to facilitate access to and use of public transit.
(e) The Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for (i) the purpose of acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, extending, or improving transit-supportive developments or any part of those developments and (ii) the purpose of acquiring property and equipment useful for the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, or operation of its transit-supportive developments or any part of those developments.
(e) The Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for (i) the purpose of acquiring, constructing, 10400SB2111ham003 -219- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a reconstructing, extending, or improving transit-supportive developments or any part of those developments and (ii) the purpose of acquiring property and equipment useful for the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, or operation of its transit-supportive developments or any part of those developments.
(f) The Authority may use the powers of condemnation under SB2111 Enrolled - 219 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b subsection (c) over property within the jurisdiction of a municipality only if the corporate authorities of the municipality having jurisdiction of the property approve of the use of those powers by ordinance or resolution.
(f) The Authority may use the powers of condemnation under subsection (c) over property within the jurisdiction of a municipality only if the corporate authorities of the municipality having jurisdiction of the property approve of the use of those powers by ordinance or resolution.
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive development" means residential and commercial infrastructure improvements that are (i) located within one-half mile of a public transportation station or within one-eighth of a mile of a bus stop on a public transportation bus route and (ii) designed to facilitate access to and use of public transit.
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive 10400SB2111ham003 -220- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a development" means residential and commercial infrastructure improvements that are (i) located within one-half mile of a public transportation station or within one-eighth of a mile of a bus stop on a public transportation bus route and (ii) designed to facilitate access to and use of public transit.
(b) The Authority shall develop an inventory of all real property owned by the Authority or the Service Boards to SB2111 Enrolled - 220 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b identify all property that could allow for transit-supportive development without impeding the operations of the Authority or Service Boards.
(b) The Authority shall develop an inventory of all real property owned by the Authority or the Service Boards to identify all property that could allow for transit-supportive development without impeding the operations of the Authority or Service Boards.
(3) the current use of the parcel by the current owner, including any restrictions on use imposed by Authority rule or agreement or by federal law;
10400SB2111ham003 -221- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (3) the current use of the parcel by the current owner, including any restrictions on use imposed by Authority rule or agreement or by federal law;
SB2111 Enrolled - 221 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (6) parcel centroid longitude;
(6) parcel centroid longitude;
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive development" means commercial or residential development that is designed to expand the public transportation ridership base or to effectively connect public transportation users to such developments.
(a) As used in this Section, "transit-supportive development" means commercial or residential development that 10400SB2111ham003 -222- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a is designed to expand the public transportation ridership base or to effectively connect public transportation users to such developments.
"Transit-supportive development" includes, but is not limited to, laws and policies that further these objectives, capital improvements that foster communities with high per capita transit ridership, and public transportation operation improvements that support efforts to build SB2111 Enrolled - 222 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b communities with high per capita transit ridership.
"Transit-supportive development" includes, but is not limited to, laws and policies that further these objectives, capital improvements that foster communities with high per capita transit ridership, and public transportation operation improvements that support efforts to build communities with high per capita transit ridership.
(2) grants to local governments to help cover the cost of drafting and implementing land use, parking, and other laws that are intended to encourage and shall reasonably have the effect of allowing or supporting transit-supportive residential or commercial development;
(2) grants to local governments to help cover the cost of drafting and implementing land use, parking, and other laws that are intended to encourage and shall reasonably have the effect of allowing or supporting 10400SB2111ham003 -223- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a transit-supportive residential or commercial development;
(c) If the Authority establishes such a program, the SB2111 Enrolled - 223 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority shall develop and publish scoring criteria that it shall use in making awards from the Transit-Supportive Development Incentive Fund.
(c) If the Authority establishes such a program, the Authority shall develop and publish scoring criteria that it shall use in making awards from the Transit-Supportive Development Incentive Fund.
(d) Any grantee that receives funds under this Section must (i) implement such programs within one year after receipt of the funds and (ii) determine, within 2 years following commencement of any program using such funds, whether it has resulted in increased use of public transportation by those residing in the area covered by the program or those accessing the area from outside the area.
(d) Any grantee that receives funds under this Section must (i) implement such programs within one year after receipt of the funds and (ii) determine, within 2 years following commencement of any program using such funds, whether it has resulted in increased use of public transportation by those 10400SB2111ham003 -224- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a residing in the area covered by the program or those accessing the area from outside the area.
A waiver shall be with regard to an individual program and with regard to a one-year period, and any further waivers for an individual program require a SB2111 Enrolled - 224 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b subsequent vote of the Board.
A waiver shall be with regard to an individual program and with regard to a one-year period, and any further waivers for an individual program require a subsequent vote of the Board.
(c) The Service Boards in coordination with the Authority shall deploy trained, unarmed personnel on buses, bus stops, trains, and stations to achieve the goals of the Transit Ambassador Program.
(c) The Service Boards in coordination with the Authority shall deploy trained, unarmed personnel on buses, bus stops, 10400SB2111ham003 -225- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a trains, and stations to achieve the goals of the Transit Ambassador Program.
SB2111 Enrolled - 225 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (2) liaising with law enforcement, social services, and community resources to address unsafe conditions and to connect persons with relevant social, medical, and other services;
(2) liaising with law enforcement, social services, and community resources to address unsafe conditions and to connect persons with relevant social, medical, and other services;
(h) Customer-facing employees of the Commuter Rail Division shall undergo the standard transit ambassador training program developed by the Authority.
(h) Customer-facing employees of the Commuter Rail 10400SB2111ham003 -226- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Division shall undergo the standard transit ambassador training program developed by the Authority.
(j) The Authority shall facilitate coordination between the Service Boards to ensure communication and continuity SB2111 Enrolled - 226 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b across all Service Boards.
(j) The Authority shall facilitate coordination between the Service Boards to ensure communication and continuity across all Service Boards.
"Qualified interpreter" or "qualified translator" means an individual proficient in both English and the non-English language used by the limited English proficient individual, with demonstrated ability to interpret or translate accurately and impartially.
"Qualified interpreter" or "qualified translator" means an individual proficient in both English and the non-English language used by the limited English proficient individual, with demonstrated ability to interpret or translate accurately 10400SB2111ham003 -227- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a and impartially.
(1) arrange for a qualified translator to translate SB2111 Enrolled - 227 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b all vital documents into all major languages;
(1) arrange for a qualified translator to translate all vital documents into all major languages;
(1) identify limited English proficient populations in the metropolitan area, based on census, rider surveys, and community input;
10400SB2111ham003 -228- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (1) identify limited English proficient populations in the metropolitan area, based on census, rider surveys, and community input;
and SB2111 Enrolled - 228 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (4) designate staff responsible for compliance and monitoring.
and (4) designate staff responsible for compliance and monitoring.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.48 new) Sec.
10400SB2111ham003 -229- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (70 ILCS 3615/2.48 new) Sec.
(a) If the Village of Forest Park, the Village of Oak Park, the Village of River Forest, or the Village of Rosemont incur costs for the provision of first responder services, including, but not limited to, police, fire, paramedic, SB2111 Enrolled - 229 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b emergency medical technician, or ambulance responses, at a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line or Green Line station that is located within its corporate boundaries, then the Authority shall reimburse the applicable village for those costs.
(a) If the Village of Forest Park, the Village of Oak Park, the Village of River Forest, or the Village of Rosemont incur costs for the provision of first responder services, including, but not limited to, police, fire, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or ambulance responses, at a Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line or Green Line station that is located within its corporate boundaries, then the Authority shall reimburse the applicable village for those costs.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.49 new) Sec.
(70 ILCS 3615/2.49 new) 10400SB2111ham003 -230- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Sec.
(b) The Authority shall remodel, renovate, or construct a SB2111 Enrolled - 230 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b new station along the Green Line within the Englewood community area.
(b) The Authority shall remodel, renovate, or construct a new station along the Green Line within the Englewood community area.
(a) Five Four Directors appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago, with the advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, and, only until April 1, 2008, a fifth director who shall be the Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority.
10400SB2111ham003 -231- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (a) Five Four Directors appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago, with the advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, and, only until April 1, 2008, a fifth director who shall be the Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority.
The Directors SB2111 Enrolled - 231 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago shall not be the Chairman or a Director of the Chicago Transit Authority.
The Directors appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago shall not be the Chairman or a Director of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Directors appointed under this subsection shall include:
Directors appointed under this 10400SB2111ham003 -232- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a subsection shall include:
(3) one Director appointed by the Governor, with the SB2111 Enrolled - 232 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b advice and consent of the Senate, with an initial term of 5 years who shall serve as a director of the Commuter Rail Board;
(3) one Director appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, with an initial term of 5 years who shall serve as a director of the Commuter Rail Board;
(1) one Director representing those communities in Cook County that are outside of the City of Chicago and north of Devon Avenue who shall reside in the area the Director represents, serve an initial term of 3 years, and serve as a director of the Suburban Bus Board;
(1) one Director representing those communities in Cook County that are outside of the City of Chicago and north of Devon Avenue who shall reside in the area the Director represents, serve an initial term of 3 years, and 10400SB2111ham003 -233- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a serve as a director of the Suburban Bus Board;
SB2111 Enrolled - 233 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (3) one Director representing those communities in Cook County that are outside of the City of Chicago, south of Interstate 55, and west of the Interstate 57, excluding the communities of Summit, Dixmoor, Posen, Robbins, Midlothian, Oak Forest, and Tinley Park who shall reside in the area the Director represents, serve an initial term of 3 years, and serve as a director of the Commuter Rail Board;
(3) one Director representing those communities in Cook County that are outside of the City of Chicago, south of Interstate 55, and west of the Interstate 57, excluding the communities of Summit, Dixmoor, Posen, Robbins, Midlothian, Oak Forest, and Tinley Park who shall reside in the area the Director represents, serve an initial term of 3 years, and serve as a director of the Commuter Rail Board;
(b-5) Five Directors appointed by the chair of the county boards of Kane, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, and Will counties.
(b-5) Five Directors appointed by the chair of the county 10400SB2111ham003 -234- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a boards of Kane, Lake, McHenry, DuPage, and Will counties.
(1) one Director appointed by the Chairman of the SB2111 Enrolled - 234 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b DuPage County Board with an initial term of 5 years who shall serve as a director of the Suburban Bus Board;
(1) one Director appointed by the Chairman of the DuPage County Board with an initial term of 5 years who shall serve as a director of the Suburban Bus Board;
If a vacancy on the Board occurs before September 1, 2026, then the vacancy shall be filled under Section 3.03.
If a vacancy on the Board 10400SB2111ham003 -235- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a occurs before September 1, 2026, then the vacancy shall be filled under Section 3.03.
(b-15) Within 120 days of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the appointing authorities shall appoint, with the advice and consent SB2111 Enrolled - 235 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b required under this Section, a new Board of the Authority.
(b-15) Within 120 days of the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the appointing authorities shall appoint, with the advice and consent required under this Section, a new Board of the Authority.
Until September 1, 2030, if the Senate votes against confirming the acting Chair of the Board, then the acting Chair of the Board must resign and the Directors must elect a new Chair of the Board.
Until September 1, 2030, if the Senate votes against confirming the acting Chair of the Board, then the 10400SB2111ham003 -236- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a acting Chair of the Board must resign and the Directors must elect a new Chair of the Board.
SB2111 Enrolled - 236 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (i) Two Directors appointed by the Chairmen of the county boards of Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, with the concurrence of not less than a majority of the Chairmen from such counties, from nominees by the Chairmen.
(i) Two Directors appointed by the Chairmen of the county boards of Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, with the concurrence of not less than a majority of the Chairmen from such counties, from nominees by the Chairmen.
(ii) One Director appointed by the County Executive of Will County with the advice and consent of the Will County Board.
10400SB2111ham003 -237- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (ii) One Director appointed by the County Executive of Will County with the advice and consent of the Will County Board.
SB2111 Enrolled - 237 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (iv) One Director appointed by the Chairman of the Lake County Board with the advice and consent of the Lake County Board.
(iv) One Director appointed by the Chairman of the Lake County Board with the advice and consent of the Lake County Board.
The Chairman serving on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall continue to serve as Chairman until the expiration of his or her term of office and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified or a vacancy occurs in the office.
The Chairman serving on the effective date of 10400SB2111ham003 -238- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly shall continue to serve as Chairman until the expiration of his or her term of office and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified or a vacancy occurs in the office.
Upon the expiration or vacancy of the term of the Chairman then serving upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Chairman shall be appointed by the other SB2111 Enrolled - 238 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Directors, by the affirmative vote of at least 11 of the then Directors with at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in the City of Chicago, at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in Cook County outside the City of Chicago, and at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in the Counties of DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, or McHenry.
Upon the expiration or vacancy of the term of the Chairman then serving upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Chairman shall be appointed by the other Directors, by the affirmative vote of at least 11 of the then Directors with at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in the City of Chicago, at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in Cook County outside the City of Chicago, and at least 2 affirmative votes from Directors who reside in the Counties of DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, or McHenry.
except that a Director may be a member of a school board ,a member of the National Guard, or, if the Director is also a member of the Suburban Bus Board, an elected officer of a municipality.
except that a Director may be a member of a school board ,a member of the National Guard, 10400SB2111ham003 -239- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a or, if the Director is also a member of the Suburban Bus Board, an elected officer of a municipality.
The Secretary of the Board , which shall maintain the certifications as part of the official records of the SB2111 Enrolled - 239 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Authority.
The Secretary of the Board , which shall maintain the certifications as part of the official records of the Authority.
A vacancy shall occur upon resignation, death, conviction of a felony, or removal from office of a Director.
A vacancy shall occur upon 10400SB2111ham003 -240- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a resignation, death, conviction of a felony, or removal from office of a Director.
Any Director may be removed from office (i) upon a supermajority vote concurrence of not less than 11 Directors, on a formal finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or (ii) by the Governor in response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the SB2111 Enrolled - 240 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
Any Director may be removed from office (i) upon a supermajority vote concurrence of not less than 11 Directors, on a formal finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or (ii) by the Governor in response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
Each Director including the Chairman, except for the Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority who shall not be compensated by the Authority, shall be compensated at the rate of $15,000 $25,000 per year.
Each Director including the 10400SB2111ham003 -241- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Chairman, except for the Chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority who shall not be compensated by the Authority, shall be compensated at the rate of $15,000 $25,000 per year.
SB2111 Enrolled - 241 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Directors shall be required to complete an annual training on financial management and procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
Directors shall be required to complete an annual training on financial management and procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
All records, documents and papers of the Authority, other than those relating to matters concerning which closed sessions of the Board may be held, shall be available for public examination, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Board may adopt.
All records, documents and papers of the Authority, other than those relating to matters concerning which closed sessions of the Board may be held, shall be 10400SB2111ham003 -242- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a available for public examination, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Board may adopt.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a supermajority vote the affirmative votes of at least 9 Directors shall be necessary for approving any contract or agreement, adopting any rule or SB2111 Enrolled - 242 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b regulation, and any other action required by this Act to be taken by resolution or ordinance.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a supermajority vote the affirmative votes of at least 9 Directors shall be necessary for approving any contract or agreement, adopting any rule or regulation, and any other action required by this Act to be taken by resolution or ordinance.
(a) In addition to any other training requirements that may be established under Illinois law or ordinance adopted by the Authority, every Director of the Board of the Authority and member of the Service Boards must participate in a mandatory training seminar within the first 3 months of the Director's or member's term of office.
10400SB2111ham003 -243- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (a) In addition to any other training requirements that may be established under Illinois law or ordinance adopted by the Authority, every Director of the Board of the Authority and member of the Service Boards must participate in a mandatory training seminar within the first 3 months of the Director's or member's term of office.
The training shall consist of at least 4 hours of professional development SB2111 Enrolled - 243 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b leadership training covering topics that shall include, but are not limited to, financial oversight and accountability, procurement, audits, fiduciary responsibilities of a member of a governing board, and conflicts of interest.
The training shall consist of at least 4 hours of professional development leadership training covering topics that shall include, but are not limited to, financial oversight and accountability, procurement, audits, fiduciary responsibilities of a member of a governing board, and conflicts of interest.
(c) Any Director of the Board of the Authority or member of the Service Boards who does not timely complete the training required under this Section or the ethics and harassment and discrimination prevention trainings required by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act is not eligible to serve on the Board of the Authority or the Service Board, unless (i) the Director or member completes the missed training within 30 days after the date the Director or member failed to complete the required training or (ii) the Director or member has a legitimate medical excuse.
(c) Any Director of the Board of the Authority or member of the Service Boards who does not timely complete the training required under this Section or the ethics and harassment and discrimination prevention trainings required by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act is not eligible to serve on the Board of the Authority or the Service Board, unless (i) the Director or member completes the missed training within 30 days after the date the Director or member failed to complete the required training or (ii) the Director or member has a 10400SB2111ham003 -244- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a legitimate medical excuse.
If the Director or member fails to complete the training required under this Section, then the secretary of the Board of the Authority or Service Board shall notify (i) the Chair of the Board of the Authority, (ii) the Service SB2111 Enrolled - 244 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Board, if the Director or member is a member of a Service Board, and (iii) the authority that appointed the Director or member.
If the Director or member fails to complete the training required under this Section, then the secretary of the Board of the Authority or Service Board shall notify (i) the Chair of the Board of the Authority, (ii) the Service Board, if the Director or member is a member of a Service Board, and (iii) the authority that appointed the Director or member.
Purchase of service agreements between a Transportation Agency transportation agency and the Authority in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the terms of such agreement.
Purchase of service agreements between a Transportation Agency transportation agency and the Authority in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act shall remain in full 10400SB2111ham003 -245- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a force and effect in accordance with the terms of such agreement.
83-886.) SB2111 Enrolled - 245 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (70 ILCS 3615/3A.02) (from Ch.
83-886.) (70 ILCS 3615/3A.02) (from Ch.
(B) (ii) One of the Directors shall be the chief executive officer of a municipality within the area of the North Central Region defined in Section 3A.13;
(B) (ii) One of the Directors shall be the chief 10400SB2111ham003 -246- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a executive officer of a municipality within the area of the North Central Region defined in Section 3A.13;
(D) (iv) One of the Directors shall be the chief executive officer of a municipality within the area of SB2111 Enrolled - 246 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the Central Region defined in Section 3A.13;
(D) (iv) One of the Directors shall be the chief executive officer of a municipality within the area of the Central Region defined in Section 3A.13;
(6) (f) One Director by the Chairman of the Will County Board who shall be a chief executive officer of a municipality within Will County;
10400SB2111ham003 -247- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a (6) (f) One Director by the Chairman of the Will County Board who shall be a chief executive officer of a municipality within Will County;
and (8) (h) The Chairman by the Governor for the initial SB2111 Enrolled - 247 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b term, and thereafter by a majority of the Chairmen of the DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will County Boards and the members of the Cook County Board elected from that part of Cook County outside of Chicago, or in the event such Board of Commissioners is elected from single member districts, by those Commissioners elected from districts, a majority of the electors of which reside outside of Chicago;
and (8) (h) The Chairman by the Governor for the initial term, and thereafter by a majority of the Chairmen of the DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will County Boards and the members of the Cook County Board elected from that part of Cook County outside of Chicago, or in the event such Board of Commissioners is elected from single member districts, by those Commissioners elected from districts, a majority of the electors of which reside outside of Chicago;
(2) Two directors appointed by the Mayor of Chicago with the advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, including:
(2) Two directors appointed by the Mayor of Chicago 10400SB2111ham003 -248- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a with the advice and consent of the City Council of the City of Chicago, including:
(3) Three directors appointed by the President of the SB2111 Enrolled - 248 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Cook County Board of Commissioners with the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, including:
(3) Three directors appointed by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners with the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, including:
The director appointed under this paragraph shall also serve as a Director on the Board of the Authority.
The director appointed under this paragraph shall also serve as a 10400SB2111ham003 -249- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Director on the Board of the Authority.
SB2111 Enrolled - 249 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b (8) One director appointed by the County Executive of Will County Board.
(8) One director appointed by the County Executive of Will County Board.
Until September 1, 2030, if the Senate votes against confirming the acting Chair of the Suburban Bus Board, then the acting Chair of the Suburban Bus Board must resign and the directors of the Suburban Bus Board must elect a new Chair of the Suburban Bus Board.
Until September 1, 2030, if the Senate votes against confirming the acting Chair of the Suburban Bus Board, then 10400SB2111ham003 -250- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a the acting Chair of the Suburban Bus Board must resign and the directors of the Suburban Bus Board must elect a new Chair of the Suburban Bus Board.
(f) On September 1, 2026, the terms of all directors SB2111 Enrolled - 250 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b appointed under subsection (a) and of any directors appointed to fill a vacancy shall immediately expire.
(f) On September 1, 2026, the terms of all directors appointed under subsection (a) and of any directors appointed to fill a vacancy shall immediately expire.
Each appointment made under paragraphs (a) through (g) and under Section 3A.03 shall be certified by the appointing authority to the Suburban Bus Board which shall maintain the certifications as part of the official records of the Suburban Bus Board;
Each appointment made under paragraphs (a) through (g) and under Section 3A.03 shall be certified by the appointing 10400SB2111ham003 -251- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a authority to the Suburban Bus Board which shall maintain the certifications as part of the official records of the Suburban Bus Board;
For the purposes of this Section, "chief executive officer SB2111 Enrolled - 251 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b of a municipality" includes a former chief executive officer of a municipality within the specified Region or County, provided that the former officer continues to reside within such Region or County.
For the purposes of this Section, "chief executive officer of a municipality" includes a former chief executive officer of a municipality within the specified Region or County, provided that the former officer continues to reside within such Region or County.
Any director may be removed from office (i) upon the concurrence of not less than 8 directors, on a formal finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or (ii) by the Governor in response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
Any director may be removed from office (i) upon the concurrence of not less than 8 directors, on a formal finding of incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or (ii) by the Governor in 10400SB2111ham003 -252- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a response to a summary report received from the Executive Inspector General in accordance with Section 20-50 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, provided he or she has an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel prior to removal.
Within 30 days after the office of any director becomes vacant for any reason, the appointing authorities of such director shall make an appointment to fill SB2111 Enrolled - 252 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b the vacancy.
Within 30 days after the office of any director becomes vacant for any reason, the appointing authorities of such director shall make an appointment to fill the vacancy.
The Chair of the Board of the Authority and the Executive Director of the Authority shall be included in the process for choosing the Executive Director of the Suburban Bus Division, including membership in any search committee.
The Chair of the 10400SB2111ham003 -253- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a Board of the Authority and the Executive Director of the Authority shall be included in the process for choosing the Executive Director of the Suburban Bus Division, including membership in any search committee.
The Executive Director of the Suburban Bus Division shall appoint, retain, and employ officers, attorneys, agents, engineers, employees and shall organize the staff, shall allocate their functions and duties, SB2111 Enrolled - 253 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b fix compensation and conditions of employment, and consistent with the policies of and direction from the Suburban Bus Board take all actions necessary to achieve its purposes, fulfill its responsibilities and carry out its powers, and shall have such other powers and responsibilities as the Authority Suburban Bus Board shall determine in an ordinance describing the position's role, powers, and responsibilities.
The Executive Director of the Suburban Bus Division shall appoint, retain, and employ officers, attorneys, agents, engineers, employees and shall organize the staff, shall allocate their functions and duties, fix compensation and conditions of employment, and consistent with the policies of and direction from the Suburban Bus Board take all actions necessary to achieve its purposes, fulfill its responsibilities and carry out its powers, and shall have such other powers and responsibilities as the Authority Suburban Bus Board shall determine in an ordinance describing the position's role, powers, and responsibilities.
The Suburban Bus Division may employ its own professional management personnel to provide professional and technical expertise concerning its purposes and powers and to assist it in assessing the performance of Transportation Agencies transportation agencies in the metropolitan region.
The Suburban Bus Division may employ its own professional management personnel to provide professional and technical expertise concerning its 10400SB2111ham003 -254- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a purposes and powers and to assist it in assessing the performance of Transportation Agencies transportation agencies in the metropolitan region.
After SB2111 Enrolled - 254 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b 14 days, the contract shall be considered reviewed.
After 14 days, the contract shall be considered reviewed.
Such affirmative action program shall include provisions relating to hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, recruitment advertising, selection for training and rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Such affirmative action program shall include provisions relating to hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, recruitment 10400SB2111ham003 -255- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a advertising, selection for training and rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
The members Chairman of the Suburban Bus Board shall receive an annual salary of $15,000, SB2111 Enrolled - 255 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b except that members of the Suburban Bus Board who are also members of the Board of the Authority shall receive $5,000 per year in addition to the compensation the members receive for serving on the Board of the Authority, and the other members of the Suburban Bus Board shall receive an annual salary of $10,000.
The members Chairman of the Suburban Bus Board shall receive an annual salary of $15,000, except that members of the Suburban Bus Board who are also members of the Board of the Authority shall receive $5,000 per year in addition to the compensation the members receive for serving on the Board of the Authority, and the other members of the Suburban Bus Board shall receive an annual salary of $10,000.
The Suburban Bus Board shall prescribe the time and places for meetings and the manner in which special meetings may be called.
The Suburban Bus Board shall prescribe the time and places for meetings and the manner in 10400SB2111ham003 -256- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a which special meetings may be called.
All records, documents and papers of the Suburban Bus Division, other than those relating to matters concerning which closed sessions of the Suburban Bus Board may be held, shall be available for public examination, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Suburban Bus SB2111 Enrolled - 256 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Board may adopt.
All records, documents and papers of the Suburban Bus Division, other than those relating to matters concerning which closed sessions of the Suburban Bus Board may be held, shall be available for public examination, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Suburban Bus Board may adopt.
The Suburban Bus Board shall have jurisdiction to provide Any public transportation by bus and ADA paratransit services within the metropolitan region, other than public transportation by commuter rail or public transportation provided by the Chicago Transit Authority pursuant to agreements in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983 or in the City of Chicago and any ADA paratransit services provided pursuant to Section 2.30 of the SB2111 Enrolled - 257 - LRB104 09876 LNS 19944 b Regional Transportation Authority Act, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Suburban Bus Board.
The Suburban Bus Board shall 10400SB2111ham003 -257- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a have jurisdiction to provide Any public transportation by bus and ADA paratransit services within the metropolitan region, other than public transportation by commuter rail or public transportation provided by the Chicago Transit Authority pursuant to agreements in effect on the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1983 or in the City of Chicago and any ADA paratransit services provided pursuant to Section 2.30 of the Regional Transportation Authority Act, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Suburban Bus Board.
(c) The Suburban Bus Board shall not have the power to issue new debt other than debt or other financial instruments designed to refinance or retire debt that was issued and outstanding on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly.
(c) The Suburban Bus Board shall not have the power to issue new debt other than debt or other financial instruments designed to refinance or retire debt that was issued and 10400SB2111ham003 -258- LRB104 09876 RTM 29569 a outstanding on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly.