SB2375 Summary

• Appropriates $2,391,310,020 total for the Illinois Department of Transportation for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, comprising General Funds ($31,874,565), Other State Funds ($2,355,130,217), and Federal Funds ($4,305,238).

• Funds ordinary and contingent expenses across nine transportation districts, central administration, planning, traffic safety, aeronautics, and public transportation divisions through detailed line-item appropriations.

• Provides major grants including $270 million to Regional Transportation Authority, $153.6 million in downstate public transit operating assistance, and $28 million for intercity rail passenger service.

• Establishes Motor Fuel Tax distributions totaling $623 million to counties, municipalities, and road districts as provided by law.

• Reappropriates $257 million in unexpended funds from prior fiscal years for planning, research, enhancement projects, and safety programs, effective July 1, 2009.