The Alternative Modes FWG will discuss topics that include transit routes, bicycle routes, pedestrian routes, connectivity to existing and proposed trail systems, parallel multi-use paths, crossings over the ESH, and safety.

Meeting #2

The second Alternative Modes FWG meeting was held on November 29, 2012.  The main purpose of the meeting was to present and obtain FWG members’ input on the preliminary bicycle/pedestrian trail plan.  In addition, local long-range transportation plans and potential transit expansion areas were discussed.

The exhibit presented at the meeting is below.

Preliminary Bike Trail Exhibit

To view the meeting notes, click here.

Meeting #1

Meeting #1 was held on March 15, 2012.  All volunteers who expressed interest in serving on the FWG were invited to attend.  At the meeting, a brief history of the project to date was given, and the goals of the FWG were discussed. The project team discussed IDOT’s Complete Streets legislation which requires that bicycle and pedestrian traveled ways be considered in the planning and development of roadway facilities. The project team then discussed regional plans and policies as outlined by the McLean County Comprehensive Plan Transportation Objectives.

The members were asked to consider the following questions:

•    How will the ESH benefit and impact bicycle and pedestrian travel?
•    How will the ESH benefit and impact travel by transit?
•    What specific things should be considered when designing the ESH and crossroads?

Input from the members included the streets frequently used by bicyclists, and locations where bicycle access should be maintained or improved.

The exhibits and handouts from the meeting are below.

Agency/Advisory Group Exhibit

Ground Rules Exhibit

Four Remaining Alignments Exhibit

Typical Sections Exhibit

Public Trails Route and Transit Exhibit

PowerPoint Presentation Slides

To view notes from the meeting, click here.