A substantial mass-transit bill signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will explore expanded reduced-fare service, require transit agencies to purchase emission-free buses and provide free transit to victims of domestic violence.
in July and was signed into law by Pritzker in recent days. Rep. Kam Buckner was the lead sponsor of the legislation in the House, and Sen. Ram Villivalam helped usher it through the Senate.
In addition, the legislation will provide free fare cards for victims of domestic violence, with state agencies partnering with The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence, according to the language of the bill.
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