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Bi-State official tells Geneseo council federal funding deadline could determine local stop
Summary
A Bi-State representative told the council that an imminent federal funding deadline and confirmation of an extension for a $78,000,000 grant will be pivotal to advancing a proposed Geneseo stop on the Chicago–Quad Cities passenger rail corridor.
A Bi-State representative told the Geneseo City Council that a looming federal funding deadline could determine whether the Chicago–Quad Cities passenger rail project moves forward with a stop in Geneseo. "The federal funding deadline is in 3 days," the presenter said, urging local officials to track grant-extension decisions and state confirmations.
The presenter, identified to the council as Denise from Bi-State, said Illinois Department of Transportation has completed environmental work and reached roughly 30% design on the corridor. She said the project has an identified gap of approximately $78,000,000 in previously allocated federal funds that requires confirmation or extension before final implementation can proceed. Denise said Doug House and Illinois DOT officials have offered to brief the council as the funding deadline approaches.
