Casten Secures $14.7 Million in Federal Funding for IL-06 as Part of House Democrats’ INVEST in America Act, Passed Today
Downers Grove, Illinois – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that $14.7 million in transportation funding projects for Illinois' 6th Congressional district was included in the 5-year federal surface transportation legislation, the INVEST in America Act, passed by the House today. The legislation proposes transformational investments in our roads, bridges, transit, rail, and wastewater and drinking water infrastructure to modernize our infrastructure, create jobs, and reduce carbon pollution. The bill puts some of the key pieces of President Biden's infrastructure vision into legislative text.
"Whether you drive, bike, or walk, federal investments to improve safety, reduce traffic, and make it easier for folks to get their kids to school will have a lasting impact on families and small businesses in our community," said Rep. Sean Casten. "I'm proud to have fought for and secured $14.7 million in transportation funding Illinois 6th district in the package passed by the House today—moving us one step closer to ensuring our community has what we need to improve our roads, bridges, and bike paths while lowering our carbon footprint."
With this bill, House Democrats took a crucial step towards putting the United States on the right track to modernize our transportation system, restore global competitiveness, and create economic opportunity in the 21st century and beyond.
Critically, this legislation will also put the United States on a path toward zero emissions in the transportation sector by providing historic investments in transit, rail, electric vehicle charging, and alternative modes of transportation. The transportation bill passed by the House today includes $343 billion for roads, bridges, and safety, $109 billion for public transportation, $95 billion on passenger and freight rail.
"No one enjoys getting caught in traffic, or when a delayed train makes you late for work," Rep. Casten said. "Investments in commuter rail, roads, and bridges are a top priority for folks in our community, and the 69% increase in transportation investments will lower our carbon footprint, reduce time spent stuck in traffic, and benefit Illinoisans for decades to come."
Below are the summaries of the projects in Congressman Casten's district passed by the House:
Project Name: East Branch DuPage River Trail
Project Sponsor: DuPage County
Location: Lombard, IL 60148
Funding Proposed: $1,200,000
Description: This project is a 4 mile segment of trail connecting one trail near Butterfield Road to the Great Western Trail. The funding will cover phase 1 engineering for the project.
Project Name: Randall and Hopps Road Intersection
Project Sponsor: Kane County
Location: Randall and Hopps Roads, Elgin, IL 60123
Funding Proposed: $5,000,000
Description: This project will widen Randall Road at the Hopps intersection from the existing two lanes in each direction to three lanes in each direction due to projected travel demand growth and to match the existing intersections elsewhere. It will also likely result in a slight realignment of Randall and Hopps roads to address safety concerns.
Project Name: Randall Road from Alexandra Blvd to Polaris Dr/Acorn Ln
Project Sponsor: McHenry County
Location: Randall Road from Acorn Ln (Lake in the Hills, IL 60156) to Alexandra Blvd (Algonquin Township, IL 60014)
Funding Proposed: $2,000,000
Description: This project will widen and reconstruct 1.3 miles of Randall Road in McHenry County, improving traffic flow.
Project Name: Roosevelt and Naperville Road Intersection
Project Sponsor: DuPage County
Location: Roosevelt and Naperville Roads, Wheaton, IL 60187
Funding Proposed: $4,800,000
Description: This project will redesign the intersection of Roosevelt and Naperville Roads in Wheaton, creating a safer and more efficient intersection.
Project Name: Spring Street Resurfacing
Project Sponsor: Village of South Elgin
Location: Spring Street from McLean Blvd to IL Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177
Funding Proposed: $171,264
Description: This project will help pay for the resurfacing of Spring Street in South Elgin, providing for the renewal of the road and a safer roadway. It will also improve access to an elementary school.
Project Name: West Branch DuPage River Trail Connection from West DuPage Woods
Project Sponsor: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Location: West Chicago, IL 60185
Funding Proposed: $500,000
Description: The final segment of the 26-mile long West Branch DuPage River Trail for bikers and pedestrians. The project includes an 800-foot long bridge crossing the DuPage River and Roosevelt Road, and also includes nearly 3/4 of a mile of a path linking the Blackwell and West DuPage Woods forest preserves.
Project Name: Quentin Road Bike Path
Project Sponsor: Lake County
Location: Quentin Road from Old McHenry Road (Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047) to Ensell Road (Lake Zurich, IL 60047)
Funding Proposed: $1,000,000
Description: The Quentin Road bike path will add a new off-road bike path along Quentin road from Old McHenry Road to Ensell Drive. The project will connect to an existing regional bike trail on the south which extends south over 2 miles along Quentin road. The new bike path will also tie into a new bike path along Old McHenry Road which will extend nearly 2 miles to Abbey Glenn Drive. The bike path will be built in conjunction with a larger roadway project along Quentin Road and Old McHenry Roads including a possible grade separation of the Canadian National Railroad. This bike path will provide a linkage to miles of regional trails and connect to many residential neighborhoods and municipal trail systems.
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