- Chuck Abraham, Manager of Program Support (Planning)
- Office of Intermodal Project Implementation
- 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 2100
- Chicago, IL 60602-3134
- Phone: 1 (312) 793 3510
- Fax: 1 (312) 793 1251
- TDD:
- Email: charles.abraham@illinois.gov
Purpose of the Program
This program provides funding to conduct planning and pre-engineering studies that advance public and intermodal transportation in Illinois.
Who is Eligible
Public agencies authorized to promote public transportation within the state can qualify for this assistance, such as qualified municipalities, counties, and mass transit districts.
Application Process
Applications are taken throughout the year as long as funding is available.
Availability of Funds
The Division of Public Transportation’s Manager of Program Support will work with potential grantees to determine how much funding is appropriate.
How Funds are to be used
Funds can be used for a variety of technical study requests. Some examples of projects previously funded include: rail feasibility studies, bus route evaluations, transit system expansion studies, operating analysis, market development studies, and traffic signal pre-emption studies.
Types of Assistance
Technical Assistance, Grants
Year Program was established
1973