January 10, 2025

Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $115 Million in Federal Funding for Illinois Infrastructure Projects

 

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $115,674,140 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for six Illinois projects, ranging from accessibility upgrades to rail infrastructure and pedestrian safety.

“Investing in our transportation infrastructure is about more than just improving our roads, bridges and rail lines, it’s about making getting to work, school and throughout our communities faster, safer and more efficient,” Duckworth said. “I’m proud to see this federal funding coming to Illinois to help make critical upgrades to our rail infrastructure and keep pedestrians safe across Illinois. I will continue to work alongside Senator Durbin to help ensure our state has the support it needs to improve and strengthen our infrastructure for generations to come.”

“Investments in rebuilding and modernizing Illinois’ infrastructure are critical to improving residents’ quality of life,” said Durbin. “These federal grants will allow communities across our state to make improvements that meet the demands of the 21st century. Senator Duckworth and I will continue working to ensure our state has the federal resources to improve and expand Illinois’ infrastructure.”

DOT RAISE grants were awarded to the following Illinois-based projects:

  • Florida Avenue Multimodal Corridor Reconstruction, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District: $9,950,930 to reconstruct approximately 1.3 miles of Florida Avenue from South Wright Street to Hillcrest Avenue to include complete street enhancements. Improvements will include ADA-accessible sidewalks, an off-street shared use path, transit pull-outs, transit shelters, pavement reconstruction, intersection improvements, and traffic signal modernization with accessible pedestrian signals and bicycle detection.
  • 11th Street (US 67) Reconstruction of 31st Ave to Blackhawk Road, Rock Island: $22,736,000 to plan, design, and construct complete street improvements along 11th Street between 31st Street and Blackhawk Road. Improvements will include a lane reduction, multi-use path, and ADA-compliant sidewalk and street crossings. The project will also address stormwater, utilities, lighting, and traffic signals.
  • Galesburg Agricultural Intermodal Export Facility, Galesburg: $25,000,000 to construct an intermodal grain export facility within the Galesburg Business Park. The project will also install rail infrastructure into the business park.
  • Van Buren Street Station Renovation, Cook County Metra: $24,485,250 to design and reconstruct Metra’s Van Buren Street Station to include two new elevators, wayfinding, signage, digital displays, climate-controlled shelters, lighting, security cameras, ADA-compliant ramps to the boarding platforms, and other general repairs.
  • Rogers Park Station Reconstruction, Cook County Metra: $23,600,000 to reconstruct Metra’s Rogers Park Station by modifying pathways to the elevated boarding platforms to be ADA-compliant; adding heated platform treatments; installing climate-controlled shelters, new information systems, improved lighting, and security cameras; and completing other general repairs.
  • Jasper Street Corridor, Decatur: $9,901,960 to plan, design, and construct complete street enhancements along approximately 3.5 miles of Jasper Street from E. Pershing Street to E. Lake Shore Drive. Improvements will include traffic calming, lane reduction, enhanced lighting, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and solar powered transit shelters with benches. The project will also pilot micro transit solutions and eliminate confusion associated with one-way streets.

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