Normal seeks public feedback on updated bike, pedestrian master plan

Posted on September 4, 2020
The Normal Town Council will consider adopting the updated plan at its October 5 meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

NORMAL – The Town of Normal is seeking public input before elected leaders vote next month on a proposed update to the community’s bicycle and pedestrian master plan.

Town staffers said the updated proposal includes extending the Constitution Trail, installing of bike lanes, building new sidewalks, and coordinating walk- and bike-to-school events.

“The new bike and pedestrian master plan will make our community more welcoming and accessible for residents and visitors alike, said Timothy McCue, a wheelchair athlete and area coordinator for Illinois State University.

“The plan was created to be intentionally inclusive of as many ways of navigating the area as possible,” said McCue in a news release.

The public comment period starts Friday and runs through September 18. People can submit comments on the website or contact Town Planner Mercy Davison at 309-454-9590, and at [email protected]

The Normal Town Council will consider adopting the updated plan at its October 5 meeting, which starts at 7 p.m.

Heart of Illinois ABC can be reached at [email protected]. 

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