He passed away in the early hours of April 15, 2017, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 69.
The total value of the 3.1-mile-long line, also called Route 2020, is $2.8 billion.
A consultant recommended that a New York City-like transit structure should replace the RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace boards with one board driven by a “regional” focus rather than parochial concerns.
Chairman says combining redundant service routes, purchasing, personnel, marketing and maintenance departments, could save taxpayers $150 million a year.
Program has $250,000 made available through ARRA, and the limited funds will be disbursed to employers on a first come, first served basis.
Concept began with voter-approval of more than $500 million in transit service improvements.
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