We want to hear from you!
Your input on the proposed new passenger rail service is needed. Please take the survey and let us know what you think about passenger rail service in the Greater Peoria area. Click here to participate.
It is critical that a robust response to this survey is received. In addition to completing the survey, we are seeking your assistance in getting the word out to promote the survey to ensure the greatest participation possible.
Background
The Illinois Department of Transportation and local leaders are investigating the potential of passenger rail service between Peoria and Chicago. Passenger rail service would enhance the transportation system of the greater Peoria region and Central Illinois, provide an additional mode of transportation, support anticipated growth, improve regional connectivity, promote opportunities for businesses and tourism, and support diversity and inclusion throughout the region.
In support of this effort, a committee of local and regional leaders has been formed. The committee members include:
| City of Peoria Mayor Rita Ali | 46th District Senator Dave Koehler | |
| 18th District Representative Darin LaHood | 92nd District Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth |
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| 73rd District Representative Ryan Spain | 17th District Representative Cheri Bustos | |
| City of Peoria Councilman At-Large Sid Ruckriegel |
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood |
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| Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Eric Miller |
Bradley University Executive Director Brad McMillan |
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| IDOT Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman |
Discover Peoria CEO J.D. Dalfonso | |
| Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand | West Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council Representative Matt Bartolo | |
| Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti | Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Joshua Gunn |
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| City of Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich | Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrell |
