Invest in Transit - 5:13
Leanne Redden, Regional Transportation Authority
Posted Jun 25, 2018
The RTA region has a $30 billion investment need. Invest in Transit, the Regional Transit Strategic Plan, makes the case for long term, sustainable transit funding for our region.
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#Illinois #General Interest

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