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This bill provides a comprehensive appropriations package for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, detailing funding allocations across various operational areas and programs. The bill allocates approximately $4.18 billion from multiple funding sources, including the Road Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, and various federal and state transportation-related funds. Key appropriations include personal services for IDOT staff ($573.9 million), contributions to state employee retirement systems ($285.9 million), and funding for nine different transportation districts across Illinois. The bill also provides significant funding for specific transportation initiatives such as highway safety programs, commercial motor vehicle safety, public transportation assistance for downstate transit districts, and reimbursements for local governments. Additionally, the bill includes allocations for equipment purchases, infrastructure maintenance, technology improvements, and specialized programs like cycle rider safety training and work zone safety. The funding covers a wide range of transportation-related expenses, from daily operational costs to long-term infrastructure and safety improvements, with careful delineation of funds across different departments, districts, and specific transportation-related purposes.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2549&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104