McLean County Regional Planning Commission has a distinct planning role as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Bloomington-Normal urbanized area. The MPO role applies to transportation planning, how transportation and land use influence one another, and local and state cooperation to advance planning solutions for transportation concerns. The Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Program (LRTP) goals and objectives establish the foundation for this planning work.
We provide a forum for collaboration between governments, agencies, transportation providers, and the public regarding transportation issues and planning for future transportation needs. Each year MCRPC creates a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) of all transportation projects scheduled over the next five years, as well as updates to other transportation-related plans and reports as needed.
Strictly speaking, MCRPC’s MPO responsibilities apply only to transportation projects funded (all or in part) with federal transportation program dollars. We go a step further, and include all local transportation projects in the Transportation Improvement Program as well. This approach provides a complete view of how local projects are funded, the amount invested by local, state and federal governments, and the total investment needed to support a structurally and fiscally sustainable transportation system.
Key Planning Factors
- Land use
- Development density
- Street layout and design
- Quality of public realm including availability of sidewalks, landscaping, street furniture, lighting, and public art
- Crime and safety
- Housing
- Availability of public transportation
- Location of key destinations such as employment centers, schools, parks, and hospitals
Current Transportation Plans
September 2023
On an annual basis, we advise on projects which in the last fiscal year have benefited from the allocation and obligation of Federal transportation funding into our area, and report their status to the public through this report.
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October 2022
On an annual basis, we advise on projects which in the last fiscal year have benefited from the allocation and obligation of Federal transportation funding into our area, and report their status to the public through this report.
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October 2022
The B-N Metropolitan Long-Range Transportation Plan (MLRTP) 2050 is here! The B-N MLRTP 2050 will shape driving, walking, cycling, transit-riding, freight delivery, and other forms of mobility in our area for coming decades. This is the core planning document for transportation in the region, and the foundation upon which shorter-term plans and program decisions are made.
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September 2021
On an annual basis, we advise on projects which in the last fiscal year have benefited from the allocation and obligation of Federal transportation funding into our area, and report their status to the public through this report.
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2020
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December 2019
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission has been working with the cities of
Bloomington and Normal, Illinois, to create a livable, healthy, and equitable community.
Both cities have worked to provide residents and visitors with choices in transportation
mode by adopting various plans and policies. Both cities have adopted complete street
policies and the community has both comprehensive transit service through Connect Transit
as well as a community-wide trail system.
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2019
The Short-Range Transit Plan fills the gap between immediate decisions and prospective action that extend across decades. This report examines the current status of Connect Transit operations and administration, and focuses on recommendations for actions over the next three to five years.
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September 2018
This plan explains the steps that MCRPC takes to ensure that every person can participate in the planning work carried out by MCRPC.
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February 2018
In conjunction with the 2017 update of the Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, MCRPC initiated a study of freight traffic and volume in the Bloomington-Normal urban area and McLean County.
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December 2017
Over the next five years, Bloomington, Normal and McLean County must establish a path towards keeping our transportation system functional, resilient and sustainable.
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November 2017
The overall goal of the City of Bloomington Brick Streets Master Plan is to preserve all remaining brick streets within the City.
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July 2017
In this new century, Bloomington and Normal look to expand upon that success not only with added trail but by creating networks of bicycle transportation on and alongside streets.
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October 2015
At present, the condition of sidewalks throughout Bloomington falls short of crisis. In fact, about 70 percent of our pedestrian passageways rate as “good” or “excellent.”
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November 2007
The Main Street Redevelopment Study addresses the space surrounding Main Street, also known as
Illinois-51, a residential and commercial corridor that runs from the town of Normal, IL south through
downtown Bloomington, IL.
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