The Save Transit Now campaign has now ended. From April to October 2025 more than 20,000 letters were sent to members of the Illinois General Assembly. The passage of SB2111, a landmark transit funding and reform bill, on October 31, 2025 could not have happened without the voices and stories of riders shared here.
A new era has begun for transit in the Chicago region. In the early morning hours of October 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB 2111, a landmark transit funding and reform bill. The legislation includes an estimated $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace. This sustainable funding means riders will not experience service cuts or fare increases in 2026 and instead provides a foundation to improve frequency, reliability, and safety for millions of riders in the coming years.
Read more about the bill passed in a blog post:
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