IL HR0150

Illinois has 2,185 interstate miles (ranked third nationally), 15,969 miles of state highways, and 7,847 bridges supporting more than 7,200 trucking establishments.

Road repair backlog has grown from approximately 1,700 miles in 2000 to an estimated 3,300 miles in 2018, projected to reach 5,588 miles by 2024.

Motorists spend an average of $566 annually on vehicle repairs due to deteriorating road conditions.

Illinois currently allocates highway funds through a "55/45 split," directing 45 percent to the Chicago area and 55 percent to downstate regions.

House urges increased downstate transportation funding for mass transit, rural roads, county roads, and local roads while maintaining the existing 55/45 funding split.