Expenditure of portion of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds allocated to City of Chicago for Year 2026

Summary

This ordinance authorizes the City of Chicago to expend its allocated portion of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the year 2026. The total authorized expenditure is approximately $143 million, distributed across various transportation-related services including sign management, pavement markings, traffic studies, street lighting and traffic signal maintenance, bridge and pothole repair, landscaping, energy costs for street lighting, and snow/ice removal. It also includes funds for wage increases for Department of Transportation workers and a contribution to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Citizen Impact

Residents will benefit from maintained and improved city infrastructure, including roads, bridges, streetlights, and traffic signals, as well as services like snow removal, funded by these Motor Fuel Tax allocations.

Confidence

high