What types of transportation do you use during an average week, and how has this shaped your view of transportation policy?

Personally I either walk or utilize our car. My family members also utilize public transportation to get to/from school.

What are some transportation challenges in your district?

There are many roads which are unsafe for bicycle or foot traffic.

How can the State of Illinois address the impending combined $700 million fiscal cliff facing the CTA, Metra, and Pace in a way that ensures sustained and adequate funding for the future?

While many will say that we need to seriously consider consolidation of agencies, fair rates, service routs, utilize federal highway funds, and even potentially a state take over of the system if an adequate solution cannot create a sustainable public transportation system. I believe that Illinois must also do a better job and ending the out-migration of jobs and people from the state for long term stability. By bringing in new business to Illinois and more jobs to Illinois, we bring in more public transportation users. The new work-from-home model will remain so focusing on jobs in the service, construction, & manufacturing industries.

A federal rule allows for states to flex up to 50% of federal highway funds towards transit instead. New Jersey currently flexes 15%, and California flexes 12% compared to Illinois at just under 3%. Would you make any changes to this amount, and if so why?

This flex increase, which I support, could help to stabilize the agencies until a longer term solution can be managed.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) plays a significant role in transportation throughout the state and in Chicago. What is your opinion on their relationship with the Chicago Department of Transportation, local communities, and the impact that has?

I don't know enough about their relationship to have an opinion other than to say that if their relationship is an adversarial one which causes problems in transportation, then the state should streamline the process.

How do you view the Illinois General Assembly’s role in setting IDOT’s priorities for public transit, passenger rail, and strengthening accessibility in transportation?

The General Assembly should have a paramount role in setting priorities for all state agencies.

What is your position on IDOT’s current proposals for rebuilding North Du Sable Lake Shore Drive?

I strongly support the rebuilding of the drive. The original intent, charm, and design should not be forgotten in any redevelopment.