NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The public transportation system that serves Bloomington and Normal could soon expand to rural McLean County areas.
Connect Transit currently only operates in Bloomington and Normal within the county but is considering expansion due to a potential increase in state and federal funding.
In a unanimous decision, council members voted to modify an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Bloomington to allow the service to expand if it chooses to do so.
Council member Karyn Smith spoke in support of the measure.
“There are many individuals in our neighboring communities that would welcome the opportunity to have this kind of service,” she said.
City Manager Pamela Reece also spoke on the issue, saying Normal and Bloomington agree to the expansion if they do not incur any costs.
“This particular enacting ordinance amendment does indicate that should the Connect Transit board decide to make that change in service area, that we are comfortable with that as long as there’s no financial impact to the municipalities,” she said.
Other Approvals
- Two homes will be built on Marble Road in the Blackstone Trails subdivision. According to the agenda packet, the move aligns with the town’s commitment to housing and economic vitality.
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