Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the passage of the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America ) Act earlier this week in a press release. Congressman García issued the following statement regarding the bill’s passage: “The INVEST in America Act is an ambitious package that will bring our nation’s infrastructure into the 21st century and is a massive leap forward in our urgent efforts to address the climate crisis. I’m proud that many of my priorities are included in this bill, including record investments in our public transit and passenger rail, new requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the advancement of equitable transit-oriented development, and the creation of thousands of good-paying union jobs.”

Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero stated, “This project will significantly improve the streetscape while incorporating stormwater management elements in the design to address sewer back-ups into residences and businesses along 34th Street from Harlem Avenue to Ridgeland Avenue. This corridor is heavily traveled with over 4,000 vehicles using this route a day, providing access to MacNeal Hospital as well as the PACE routes located on Harlem Avenue, Oak Park Avenue, and Ridgeland Avenue.” Permeable pavers and rain gardens will capture roadway and sidewalk run-off/pollutants while beautifying the area. The City of Berwyn has taken an active approach toward implementing green infrastructure into each project and development. The 34th Street Stormwater Concept Plan was a highly recommended project to pursue as part of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan. For more information on this project, please see the project’s entry on the Transportation Improvement Program, visit etip.cmap.illinois.gov