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This resolution supports the Downstate Operating Assistance Program (DOAP), a public transportation funding initiative in Illinois. The resolution highlights the critical importance of public transportation for vulnerable residents in downstate counties, particularly in areas where transportation services may be the only lifeline for residents to access essential services like medical care and groceries. The document specifically notes that DOAP currently covers only 65% of eligible operating costs, leaving counties responsible for the remaining 35%, which creates a significant financial burden for single-county transportation providers. By expressing support for DOAP, the resolution aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by rural and downstate transportation systems and emphasize the program's importance in maintaining mobility and access for residents who have limited transportation options.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=175&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104