The Infrastructure Council focuses on public systems that are essential to Illinois business: roads and bridges, railways (freight and public transit), shipping via waterways, and airports. The Council is seeking new members to initiate efforts for water supply and treatment, utilities, pipelines, power generation, power distribution systems and communications networks. All of these systems impact the civic, social and economic future of the people and employers of Illinois.
Currently there are four Issue Committees to address pending and emerging issues
- Rail
- Roads, Bridges & Airports
- Waterways
- Clean Water
Council Leadership
Council Chair: James Messmore, Hanson Professional Services
Previous Chair: Kevin Rund, Illinois Farm Bureau
Roads, Bridges and Airports Chair: James Messmore, Hanson Professional Services
Rail Chair: Tom Livingston, CSX Railroad
Waterways Chair: Del Wilkins, Canal Terminal Company
Clean Water Chair: Tim Leahy, Illinois American Water
Council Staff
Benjamin Brockschmidt
Executive Director
312-983-7112
bbrockschmidt@ilchamber.org
Infrastructure Council News
July 16, 2012
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Map-21)
Overview
- Provides highway/transit authorizations for the remaining 2 months of FY12 plus for all of FY13 and 14. (Getting here took 10 SFETEA-LU extensions.) Also provides authorizations for NHTSA highway safety, motor carrier safety and some miscellaneous programs. Does not provide any rail authorizations.>>>More
July 11, 2012
Doug Whitley and Mike Kleinik: Road bill is good news for Illinois
The Transportation for Illinois Coalition is proud to acknowledge Congress finally provided a longer-term transportation spending plan for our state and nation >>>More
Infrastructure Council Videos
Infrastructure Council Links
Tending to Transit Study – December, 2012
