About Us
Our Mission
The Labor Alliance for Public Transportation aims to foster collaboration and collective action in enhancing public transportation across Illinois. We are committed to uniting labor and the community to drive positive change in our transit systems. We strive to create transportation options that prioritize safety and efficiency, embracing modern solutions that ensure secure and intelligent transit operations. Together, we envision a cohesive and coordinated, forward-thinking approach to public transportation that meets the needs of all Illinoisans.
United We Move
Who We Are
The Labor Alliance for Public Transit is a first-of-its-kind transit labor coalition. It consists of over thirty local unions working in tandem to enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation options across Illinois.
Illinois Public Transportation System Background
Working with Springfield Lawmakers
The Labor Alliance for Public Transit (LAPT) is working with lawmakers in Springfield to pass legislation that will address the transit fiscal cliff. The legislation provides a path forward that prioritizes safety and efficiency to achieve a faster and more reliable experience for riders, ensures secure and intelligent transit operations, and promotes fiscal accountability.
Facing a Major Budget Deficit
The CTA, Pace, Metra and RTA all face a major budget deficit. The growing operating budget gap will be over $750 million by 2026 for the region's transit agencies. The Illinois legislature must put forth a sustainable funding solution by the end of its spring session this May to avoid service cuts and fare increases at catastrophic and unprecedented levels.
The Potential to Put Communities at Risk
If left unaddressed, the CTA, Metra and Pace could face dramatic cuts, including major lay-offs, route or line eliminations, service cuts, station closures, and cancellation of capital improvement projects. These drastic measures would put communities at risk, will further damage the region’s transit systems, and cause massive disruptions to the Illinois economy and workforce.
