(20 ILCS 2705/2705-300) (was 20 ILCS 2705/49.18)
Sec. 2705-300. Powers concerning mass transportation. The Department has the power to do the following:
(1) Advise and assist the Governor and the General Assembly in formulating (i) a mass transportation policy for the State, (ii) proposals designed to help meet and resolve special problems of mass transportation within the State, and (iii) programs of assistance for the comprehensive planning, development, and administration of mass transportation facilities and services.
(2) Appear and participate in proceedings before any federal, State, or local regulatory agency involving or affecting mass transportation in the State.
(3) Study mass transportation problems and provide technical assistance to units of local government.
(4) Encourage experimentation in developing new mass transportation facilities and services.
(5) Recommend policies, programs, and actions designed to improve utilization of mass transportation services.
(6) Cooperate with mass transit districts and systems, local governments, and other State agencies in meeting those problems of air, noise, and water pollution associated with transportation.
(7) Participate fully in a statewide effort to improve transport safety.
(8) Conduct by contract or otherwise technical studies, and demonstration and development projects which shall be designed to test and develop methods for increasing public use of mass transportation and for providing mass transportation in an efficient, coordinated, and convenient manner.
(9) Make applications for, receive, and make use of grants for mass transportation.
(10) Make grants for mass transportation from the Transportation Fund pursuant to the standards and procedures of Sections 2705-305 and 2705-310.
(Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)
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