Transportation

Quigley Urges Illinois Department of Transportation Changes in Wake of COVID-19

June 10, 2020

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) led members of the Illinois House Delegation in a letter to Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation Omer Osman urging for the modification and reprioritization of transportation projects and programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Illinoisans are traveling differently and federal funds are limited for transportation systems, the letter calls for changes to the state's Rebuild Illinois capital program to adjust to the new reality.

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Rep. Quigley Announces $100 Million for the Chicago Transit Modernization Project

September 23, 2019

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), announced that the Chicago Transit Red and Purple Modernization Phase 1 project will receive a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will be used for ongoing improvements to the Red and Purple heavy rail lines on the north side of Chicago.

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Quigley Testifies Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

May 1, 2019

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, testified before the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee during Members' Day. Quigley spoke about a number of infrastructure topics including the Bird Safe Buildings Act, which he reintroduced this Congress.

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Crain’s Chicago Business: Western access to O’Hare gets a little closer

November 29, 2018

In the News

From a joint statement, “The Elgin-O’Hare Western Access project is vital to our regional, state and national transportation network and we are pleased that the Illinois Tollway Authority, Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific Railway have finally come together to take this critical step today. Thanks to this project, thousands of jobs for hardworking Illinoisans will be created and the region will be better positioned to compete in our modern economy.”

Issues: Transportation

Share Your Thoughts on Legislative Priorities for 2019

November 9, 2018

E-Newsletters

This week, the American people made it very clear that they want a House of Representatives committed to American values and government accountability.

Issues: Appropriations Defense & National Security Economy and Jobs Education LGBTQI+ Rights Defense and Foreign Affairs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency Transportation

Quigley Praises Opening of New Ground Transportation Center at O’Hare International Airport

November 7, 2018

Press Release

Rep. Quigley applauded the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Multi Modal Facility at O’Hare International Airport, which will direct rental car operations, public parking and other modes of ground transit into one centralized location to improve connectivity for travelers at O’Hare.

Issues: Transportation

Bloomberg Government: Election-Security Grants a Sticking Point in Spending Debate

September 18, 2018

In the News

“For us to try to address this issue through a subcommittee will do one thing, and that is squash any meaningful effort that subcommittee has to fund its elements of government.”

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Quigley Selected to Serve on Conference Committee to Fund the Government

September 13, 2018

Press Release

Rep. Quigley, who serves as Illinois’ only Member on the House Appropriations Committee, was named one of six House Democratic Members to serve on the conference committee on the Fiscal Year 2019 FSGG, Interior/Environment, THUD and Agriculture Appropriations bills.

Issues: Appropriations Economy and Jobs Energy / Environment Government Transparency

Quigley Presses Transportation Secretary Chao on Infrastructure Funding

April 12, 2018

Press Release

Rep. Quigley released the below statement following a Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee Hearing, during which he questioned Transportation Secretary Chao on the classification of Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans:

Issues: Appropriations Transportation

Quigley Secures Funding for Election Security, Counterterrorism, Transportation Infrastructure, Congressional Report Transparency, Airport Noise Control & More

March 22, 2018

Press Release

Rep. Quigley released the following statements after the House passed the FY18 omnibus spending bill, which includes funding for several of his legislative priorities and issues he has championed since arriving to Congress.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy and Jobs Energy / Environment Defense and Foreign Affairs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency Transportation