The Naperville City Council has gone on record in opposing state legislation that could give regional transit agencies the authority to acquire land for outside development purposes as a revenue generator for their respective bottom lines.

If approved in Springfield, the legislation could give agencies such as the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace the authority to acquire property within a half-mile radius of an existing station and market it for residential and commercial purposes.

Council concurs with city staff recommendation

In a show of solidarity, the Naperville City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 19, concurred with a staff-level recommendation to oppose giving increased land development authority to regional transit agencies.

Current state legislation gives regional tra

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