SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Emil Jones III released a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 2111, legislation to reform Chicago’s patchwork transit network and make transformational investments to address the public transit fiscal cliff:

“We have been working to transform Chicago’s transit system for years. Today, we prioritized people. This isn’t just a quick budget fix – this is a comprehensive, long-term solution.

“Residents asked for reliable, affordable, safe and accessible public transit and that’s exactly what we did.”