“I'm leaving because I want to spend more time with my wife in Chicago.” WantWifeLeavingMy WifeMore TimeChicago Author:Bill Lipinski
“I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure that Illinois' funding needs are adequately met.” NeedsI CanMetsMembersCommittedSpeakersFundingIllinoisDelegation Author:Bill Lipinski
“Communities and neighborhoods are affected. Idling trains, traffic backups, grade crossing accidents and other safety issues all affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” CommunityQualityIssuesSafetyTrainAccidentsGradesNeighborhoodAffectedTrafficQuality Of LifeCrossingsBackupWorkplace Safety Author:Bill Lipinski
“Beyond highways and roads, we need more money for mass transit, intercity passenger rail and freight rail. We have a long way to go to bridge the funding gaps.” WayNeedsLongMassBridgesGapsMore MoneyHighwaysLong WayFundingPassengersRailLong Way To GoMass Transit Author:Bill Lipinski
“Freight mobility and movement, while not a sexy policy issue, is a highly important one. Capacity constraints and congestion on our nation's freight rail system create many problems.” ImportantProblemNationsIssuesPolicyMovementCapacitySexyConstraintsRailMobilityCongestion Author:Bill Lipinski
“Our nation's infrastructure needs are tremendous, and they're growing.” NeedsNationsGrowingInfrastructureRehabilitation Author:Bill Lipinski