Now's the Time to Pitch Your Projects!
SAFETEA-LU reauthorization pending

The last Federal Transportation Act, SAFETEA-LU, is set to expire on September 30, 2009.  Efforts are underway in Congress to develop the next Act. The new Federal Transportation Bill will cover funding and implementation for a wide range of transportation related projects over the next several years.

Now is the time to be involved and have your voice heard. This ongoing effort will help projects obtain prioritization and potential funding. Local officials have begun to prepare lists, set priorities and host listening sessions on projects to include in the bill. Some Congressmen established early deadlines for initial requests; however, with ongoing economic issues, it's not too late to pitch your projects. Inform your local U.S. Representative of your transportation project funding needs and ask them to help you improve your community.

Consider your community’s greatest transportation needs, both yours and public agencies' - Repair of a deteriorating road in your community Enhancement of Metra facilities to encourage mass transit Congestion relief via an IDOT or County road widening Improvements to railroad grade crossings or systems for safety Work on PACE or CTA facilities to improve area commuting and economic development

Contact your Congressional Representative and provide them with a listing of your top priority transportation projects in need of funding. Contact information for U.S. Representatives is available at http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml#il.

Feel free to contact us for additional information:
In Illinois - John Mick II, PE at 312.578.0050 or jmick@baxterwoodman.com
In Wisconsin - 262.763.7834 or info@baxterwoodman.com