Benjamin Brockschmidt, vice president of policy and executive director of the Infrastructure Council at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, points to the need for the private sector and all levels of government having a role in improving the nation’s transportation network and guaranteeing adequate funding.

With a population of more than 12.8 million people and an immense web of railways, vehicle traffic, waterways and air travel in Illinois, transportation infrastructure and funding have become an important focus for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce ...