The Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation aims to enhance Illinois’ transportation network by providing technical assistance and financial resources to public transportation providers and rail operators. Our goal is to provide mobility options which support an interconnected transportation network that provides for the efficient movement of people and goods throughout the state.

The Division has oversight for the following program areas:

• Chicago-St. Louis High Speed Passenger Rail Program

• Illinois High-Speed Rail Program
  

• Other Passenger Rail Programs

• Bus and Paratransit Vehicle Program

• CREATE Freight Rail Infrastructure Program

• Rail Freight Grant/Loan Program

• Planning and Technical Studies Program

Announcements and Updates

As part of a continued dedication to Governor Pat Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, which will create jobs, strengthen our transportation system, and support economic growth across Illinois, learn more about the multimodal transit facility being constructed in the City of Joliet, IL.

High Speed Passenger Rail Program

Illinois High Speed Passenger Rail Applications

• Joliet - Dwight (August 2010 Application)

• Joliet - Dwight (May 2010 Application)

• Chicago - Milwaukee; Wadsworth, IL Bridge Replacements (May 2010 Application)

• 220 mph Planning Study

• Quad Cities Corridor

Feasibility Studies

• Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Feasibility Study

• Peoria Study

Bus and Paratransit Vehicle Program

• FY 2012-2016 Proposed Public Transportation Improvement Program

• Intercity Bus Website

• Resources for Grantees

  • Application for Public Transit Capital Assistance Program

  • Capital Grants Manual

  • Capital Project Summary Archive

  • Downstate Capital Initiative FAQ's

  • Downstate Operating Assistance Program Resource Guide

  • Human Service Transportation Plan Regions

  • Interstate Transportation Regulations

• Section 5310 Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program

CREATE Rail Freight Infrastructure Program

Rail Freight Grant / Loan Program

• Rail Freight Program

  • Rail Freight Program Selection Process

Planning and Technical Studies Program

• Application for Public Transportation Technical Studies Grant

• Technical Studies Request for Payment

• Completed Technical Planning Studies

Contact Information

For information regarding the High Speed Passenger Rail or Rail Freight Programs contact:
John Oimoen, Deputy Director of Rail

For information regarding Bus or Paratransit Vehicle Program contact:
David Spacek, Deputy Director of Transit

For information regarding Planning and Technical Studies contact:
Charles Abraham, Manager of Program Support