> it is frequently diverted to the general fund and/or maintaining Chicago's transit system (much to the chagrin of the rest of the citizens of the state) I do

> it is frequently diverted to the general fund and/or maintaining Chicago's transit system (much to the chagrin of the rest of the citizens of the state) I don't know for sure but if it is anything like New York and upstate, I suspect you will find Chicago pays for you guys much more than you think. I think it is almost guaranteed that overa Chicago pays for you and not the other way around, the only question is magnitude. In any case, diverting money from road construction to public transit is a good thing.