AQUINO VOTES TO REPAIR ILLINOIS' CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE
06/02/2019
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) voted for a plan to rebuild roads and bridges across Illinois that passed the Senate today.
The approved capital plan would modernize infrastructure throughout the state and inject more than $45 billion into the economy.
“Working class people across Illinois have paid out-of-pocket for the lack of investment in infrastructure,” said Aquino. “When roads are in disrepair, commuters pay the price.”
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois motorists pay a combined $4.8 billion per year due to Illinois’ D-rating in infrastructure.
“By making large-scale investments in infrastructure we will not only create good-paying jobs, but make our roads safer for all motorists,” said Aquino.
The capital plan awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
The approved capital plan would modernize infrastructure throughout the state and inject more than $45 billion into the economy.
“Working class people across Illinois have paid out-of-pocket for the lack of investment in infrastructure,” said Aquino. “When roads are in disrepair, commuters pay the price.”
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois motorists pay a combined $4.8 billion per year due to Illinois’ D-rating in infrastructure.
“By making large-scale investments in infrastructure we will not only create good-paying jobs, but make our roads safer for all motorists,” said Aquino.
The capital plan awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
