伊利诺伊州面临过境资金危机,立法者敦促在2027年资金短缺恶化之前采取行动。 Illinois faces transit funding crisis, with lawmakers urged to act before 2027 shortfalls worsen.

伊利诺伊州立法者面临越来越大的压力,要求在秋季会议之前通过过境筹资改革,因为订正预测显示,由于销售税收入增加和内部资金转移,2026年的赤字较小,从7.71亿美元降至2.02亿美元。 Illinois lawmakers face mounting pressure to pass transit funding reforms ahead of a fall session, as revised projections show a smaller 2026 deficit—down from $771 million to $202 million—due to stronger sales tax revenues and internal fund shifts. 尽管有了这些临时救济,但像CTA、Metra和Pace这样的机构在2027年之前仍然有可能在没有国家行动的情况下耗尽资金,2027年可能短缺7.89亿美元,而2028年可能短缺8.88亿美元。 Despite this temporary relief, agencies like CTA, Metra, and Pace still risk exhausting funds by 2027 without state action, with potential shortfalls rising to $789 million in 2027 and $888 million in 2028. 立法者仍然对解决方案存在分歧,包括每包交货费,而利益攸关方则警告说,如果在区域贸易协定于12月最后确定其2026年预算之前没有制定可持续的筹资计划,就会发生票价上涨、解雇和服务削减。 Lawmakers remain divided on solutions, including a per-package delivery fee, while stakeholders warn of fare hikes, layoffs, and service cuts if no sustainable funding plan is enacted before the RTA finalizes its 2026 budget in December.