Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration and Reform

The Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration and Reform was created by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration and Reform Act and established under the landmark Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act reform legislation (Senate Bill 2111) that took effect June 1, 2026. The act is a state-level initiative under Illinois law, with authority and responsibilities limited to Illinois. 

Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration and Reform Act (Public Act 104-0457)

The Committee was created to:

• Advise the Illinois Department of Transportation on strategies and initiatives that improve access to transit and better integrate transit with intercity rail and intercity bus networks in Illinois outside of the Northeast Illinois region.
• Focus on data-driven and evidence-based strategies to improve transit outside of the Northeast Illinois region, including, but not limited to, strategies that improve safety, data collection and use, technology deployment, the use of innovative project delivery, governance of transit in Illinois, funding programs, and interagency collaboration.
• Focus on improving the attractiveness of downstate transit providers for state and federal funding opportunities and grants. 
• Focus on strategies to better connect intercity rail and bus networks to transit systems and hubs that are located outside of the Northeast Illinois region.
• Interface with the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Transportation Infrastructure Funding and Policy as needed. 
• Be consulted for feedback and recommendations to be included in IDOT’s Statewide Public Transportation Plan.

Committee Members

The committee includes 13 members appointed by the Illinois Secretary of Transportation. View the member list.

Committee Duties

The committee will perform the following duties:

• Develop strategies and recommendations to improve the connectivity of existing and future intercity rail and intercity bus services to transit hubs and systems located outside of the Northeast Illinois region;
• Develop strategies for improving the collection, aggregation and use of transit data, including budgeting models, ridership forecasting, equity analysis and performance metrics;
• Promote the adoption and joint procurement of advanced technologies, such as demand-responsive transit platforms, real-time data systems, mobile fare collection, fleet management tools and other technologies the committee may find to improve transit service and operations;
• Develop goals and objectives to reduce duplication of services and achieve public transportation, intercity bus and intercity passenger rail coverage that is as complete as possible;
• Develop objectives for providing essential transportation services to the transportation-disadvantaged and for providing technical assistance to communities that are addressing transportation gaps that affect low-income populations;
• Develop recommendations for public transit providers operating outside of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority service area to use innovative strategies, including federal fund braiding, to meet local match requirements for state or federal grants to fund transportation projects;
• Review and make recommendations on increasing efficiency in procurement;
• Recommend and support shared services or regionalized administrative functions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency;
• Explore and advise on the use of innovative project delivery models, including design-build, progressive design-build, construction manager general contractor and public-private partnerships;
• Consider changes to existing and future funding programs; and
• Submit recommendations for inclusion in the Department's final Statewide Public Transportation Plan.

In addition, the Committee will produce a report with its recommendations within two years of the June 1, 2026 effective date. If IDOT completes the final Public Transportation Plan before the Committee produces its report, then IDOT may release an update to the Statewide Public Transportation Plan that incorporates any Committee recommendations.

Meetings are open to the public and information about each meeting will be published below.

2026 Meeting Dates

November 4, 2026 / 2:00-4:30 PM
Meeting Agenda

Materials Testing and Research Center
Training Room 103
2420 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703

Members of the public can join this meeting:

A. Virtually through Webex.

B.  In-person by contacting us at DOT.Message.ICCTIIR@illinois.gov. 

If you'd like to receive meeting notifications or have a question regarding upcoming meetings, email DOT.Message.ICCTIIR@illinois.gov.