Villivalam advances measure that would regulate the use of micromobility devices in an effort to make safety meet innovation

SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam spearheaded a measure through the Senate that would establish regulations for the use of toy vehicles, motor-driven bicycles and other small, low-speed electric mobility devices in Illinois.

“E-bikes and other increasingly popular micromobility devices are being utilized by our neighbors. While these devices provide more accessibility for our residents, they have also led to tragic accidents,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we implement safeguards to ensure that everyone who uses a micromobility device is able to do so in a safe way.”

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Villivalam advances measure through Senate to ensure townships may provide additional food assistance to residents

SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam advanced a measure through the Senate that would ensure townships are able to provide additional food assistance to residents.

“Residents across our communities have been faced with having to wonder where there next meal was going to come from as a result of cuts to SNAP benefits by the Trump Administration,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “As a result, our neighbors went hungry and local food pantries were left with little resources to fill in the gap.”

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Villivalam, Murphy, Kelly collaborate with Village of Niles, Pace to secure future of Niles Free Bus Program

CHICAGO ─ To ensure residents across the 8^th District have accessible transportation options, State Senator Ram Villivalam helped secure the future of the Niles Free Bus Program.

“I am grateful for the steadfast effort between the Village of Niles and Pace to secure a contract ensuring that our community members have safe, reliable, accessible, and integrated transportation options that get them to their school, job, doctor's appointment, and much more” said Villivalam (D-Chicago).

The Village of Niles operates the Niles Free Bus Program – a courtesy bus system operation within Village limits at no charge to residents in conjunction with Pace. The busses run continuously from 9:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Monday through Sunday and stop at all major shopping centers, public facilities and within a short stop of every residence.

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Villivalam, Delgado, Buckner release statement following the release of Chicago Transit Authority revised security plan

CHICAGO ─ Illinois public transit leaders State Senator Ram Villivalam, State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado and State Representative Kam Buckner, released a statement following the Chicago Transit Authority revised security plan announcement:

“We are encouraged by the steps taken to improve safety on the Chicago Transit Authority, including connecting riders with social services and housing programs in coordination with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, implementing safe ride specialists’ initiatives and providing additional law enforcement presence.

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