Transit Reform Resource Page

During 2025, the General Assembly successfully worked toward reforming the transit agencies that provide service to the Chicago metro region. Governor Pritzker signed the bill into law on December 16, 2025. The new law has an effective date of June 1, 2026. This page updates county officials and other interested parties about the new law while maintaining all prior ISACo resources and information aggregated while the issue was being considered by the General Assembly.

ISACo Resources

Governor Pritzker Signs Sweeping Transit Overhaul and Funding Package into Law (ISACo Article - December 16, 2025)

The General Assembly approved major transit funding and reform legislation during the fall Veto Session. SB 2111 (Sen. Villivalam, D-Chicago/Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago) received 72 votes in the House and 36 votes in the Senate to ensure passage.

The November 4, 2025, episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast discussed the approved transit funding package — one of the most consequential transportation actions in recent years. Click on the image below to listen to the podcast.

Transit funding and reform legislation did not make it through both chambers in the waning days of the spring legislative session. HB 3438 (Rep. Andrade, D-Chicago/Sen. Villivalam, D-Chicago) is a key reform and funding bill considered during the final days of session. ISACo did not take a position on the legislation because of divergent positions among affected member counties.

An analysis of the bill is available via this link.

The June 24, 2025, episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast discussed the General Assembly’s failed effort to approve the bill during the spring session. The podcast explores what was proposed, why it stalled, and what could come next as lawmakers, transit agencies, and local leaders prepare for renewed discussions this summer and fall. Click on the image below to listen to the podcast.

The May 5, 2025, episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast discussed the challenges holding up a transit bill, including governance, structural reforms, funding sources, and a need for consensus to advance major legislation. Click on the image below to listen to the podcast.