Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named to Public Transit Working Group

AURORA, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was named to the newly-created public transit working group tasked with assessing Illinois’ transportation systems and making recommendations on how to improve services to nearby communities.

“A good public transportation system has the potential to help people move more freely throughout Illinois, while combatting climate change and opening up good-paying job opportunities,” Hernandez said. “Our goal with this working group will be to harness the potential of our transit system to build a stronger future for Illinois. I’m happy to be a part of this effort, and eager to get to work.”

Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced Wednesday the creation of a new House working group designed to look more closely at Illinois’ public transit system and provide recommendations on how it can better serve the communities that rely on it.  

Speaker Welch has selected Reps. Kam Buckner and Eva-Dina Delgado to lead the Public Transit Working Group, as well as Rep. Dagmara Avelar, Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, Rep. Mary Beth Canty,  Rep. William “Will” Davis, Rep. Mary Gill, Rep. Matt Hanson, Rep. Hoan Huynh, Rep. Natalie Manley, Rep. Rita Mayfield, Rep. Anna Moeller, Rep. Yolana Morris and Rep. Marty Moylan.

“Illinoisans deserve the best public system in the country, and this working group is a step towards ensuring they get it,” Hernandez said. “Safe buses and trains running reliably and at a low cost to riders shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be an expectation. We are going to study new policy approaches and make recommendations on how to ensure high-quality public transit is available to everyone.”