In 2003 the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to become a founding member of the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC). Currently Patrick Skarr,  Vice President of Advocacy, serves as a member of the coalition's steering committee.

TFIC was formed to be the unified for for Illinois transportation infrastructure needs. TFIC played an integral role in helping secure increased funding through the most recent transit bill in congress and continues to advocate for increased funding in future bills.

Annual Meeting Information
Mike Skarr has invited anyone from the Chamber who is interested to join him at his table during TFIC's annual meeting.  Seats cost $75 and you can download the registration materials here and program information here.

If you plan on attending, let us know.

Annual Reports:
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report
2003 Annual Report

TFIC Statement on I-35 Bridge Collapse

TFIC White Papers:
Analysis of Public Private Partnership Policy Issues (May 2006)
The Upper Mississippi - Illinois Waterway Transportation System (May 2006)
Rough Roads Ahead: Update 2006 (February 2006)
Public Transportation Issues (September 2005)
Federal Funding for Rail Passenger Service (Aug 2005)

Other Transportation Reports and Studies

AASHTO Report - America's Freight Challenge (May 2007)
AASHTO Report - Revenue Sources to Fund Transportation Needs (April 2007)
AASHTO Report - Surface Transportation Policy Recommendations (March 2007)
AASHTO Report - Future Needs of U.S. Surface Transportation System (February 2007)