The Northeastern Illinois Regional
Transportation Task Force

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004
10:00 A.M.

LOCATION:
MICHAEL A. BILANDIC BUILDING
160 N. LASALLE STREET
5 TH FLOOR - ROOM C-500
CHICAGO, IL 60601

1. INTRODUCTION OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS
2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF SENATE BILL 726
   1. The Task Force shall gather information and make recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly regarding Metro Area Transportation Programs in Northeastern Illinois, which includes, without limitation, the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will. These recommendations must include, without limitation:
   2. Examine the feasibility of merging CATS, NIPC, RTA, and ISTHA into a single agency;
   3. Identify areas where functions of these and other agencies are redundant or unnecessary;
   4. Identify methods to promote cost effectiveness, efficiency, and equality in meeting area transportation needs;
   5. Examine regional and economic impact as it relates to potential policy implementation;
   6. The Task Force shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly.
3. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS, FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE, ETC.
4. COMMENTS OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS
5. PUBLIC COMENT