Bloomington plans public input meeting for new bike path

Posted on April 28, 2025
Bicycle lane
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The City of Bloomington announced it will host a meeting for public input on a new bike path.

The meeting will be held on May 5, and members of the public will be able to discuss a new bike path from White Oak Park to O`Neil Park, said Dave Lamb, Assistant Director for Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation department.

“During the meeting, the community is encouraged to offer input on the development of the bicycle path connecting both parks,” Lamb said.

The meeting will be held at the White Oak Park Community Room at 1514 Cottage Ave. from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

More information is available by calling the City of Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation Department at 309-434-2260 or visiting the department’s website.

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