# Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)

- Record number: **R2025-0016638**
- Type: Resolution; category: Illinois, State Of
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (37): Burnett, Jr., Walter, [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10th Ward), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46th Ward), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37th Ward), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17th Ward), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st Ward), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41st Ward), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24th Ward), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23rd Ward), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Introduction Date: Apr 16, 2025
- Final Action Date: May 21, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=A8677899-051A-F011-9989-001DD8052755)

## Roll call: Adopted May 21, 2025

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of May 21, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1C5BF50A-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e3f40986-04bb-4ab4-882b-326e01e52baf.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council would formally urge the Illinois General Assembly to quickly pass a transit reform and funding package to address a budget shortfall facing the CTA, Metra, and Pace.

**Who it affects**

- **Transit riders in Chicago and the region**: The resolution says about one million people ride transit daily and could face a 40% service cut in early 2026 if no funding solution is passed.
- **Households without a car**: The text says 27% of Chicago households own no vehicles and rely on public transit for daily travel.
- **CTA, Metra, and Pace workers**: The resolution notes that about 15,000 people, many of them union members, work for the transit system.
- **Paratransit users**: The text says 70% of all paratransit rides happen within the City.
- **Suburban bus riders**: The text says 40% of suburban bus riders connect to the CTA, and the CTA provides 30% of all suburban bus trips.
- **Businesses, schools, and service providers**: The resolution says service cuts could shrink the pool of employees, students, and clients who can reach them.

**What changes**

- The City Council would officially call on state lawmakers to pass a transit reform and funding package during the Spring 2025 session.
- Copies of the resolution would be sent to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, House Speaker Emmanuel "Chris" Welch, and Governor JB Pritzker.
- The resolution does not itself change transit service, fares, or funding.

**Money**

- $770 million: the upcoming transit budget shortfall the RTA says the General Assembly needs to address
- Up to $1.5 billion: additional yearly operating funding for transit recommended by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's PART report

**Where**: Chicago Union Station; 40th Ward; Northeastern Illinois

## Timeline

- Apr 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 16, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 21, 2025: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/1C5BF50A-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [R2025-0016638 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ed48a955-98dd-492b-8157-267fbbbf9577.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [R- ILGA Transit Reform and Funding.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e3f40986-04bb-4ab4-882b-326e01e52baf.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Illinois Environmental Council: R2025-0016638 (1 filing, Apr 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025; Iyana Simba; matched by record number)

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