Bloomington Transportation Commission, March 30, 2026

The City of Bloomington Transportation Commission held a meeting on March 30, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation safety and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included a detailed presentation on the Patterson, Grimes, and Rogers resurfacing project, which involves resurfacing, curb ramp replacements, and safety improvements such as flashing yellow arrows at traffic signals and new pedestrian push buttons. The project also proposes eliminating underutilized parking to add bike lanes and refuge islands, with plans for public outreach and coordination with ongoing corridor studies. The commission also addressed a transportation inquiry regarding the unsafe intersection at Smith Road and Morningside Drive, prompted by a recent child injury. The commission voted to request an additional focused safety study of this intersection, considering its role as a greenway crossing, and directed staff to develop a petition recommending near-term safety interventions to improve compliance with stop signs and protect vulnerable users. Other agenda items included updates on parking studies, traffic calming island modifications, and administrative matters such as meeting scheduling and commission membership criteria. The meeting featured extensive public and stakeholder input emphasizing pedestrian and cyclist safety, with motions passed to advance studies and potential capital improvements.