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Edgar proposes $1.1 billion transit plan for 1995
Gov. Jim Edgar unveils a 1.1 billion statewide public transportation program for fiscal year 1995. Metra would gain 12.8 million for electrical and signal upgrades, mainly on the Southwest Service, improving service and schedule reliability. Pace receives 16.3 million for accessible buses and 4.5 million to upgrade radios, with other funds supporting Metra rail and bridge work, power rehabilitation, and CTA modernization.
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