Land Use & Transportation Committee 7/7/26

The McLean County Land Use & Transportation Committee met on July 7, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a bid award to Landmark Ford for a midsize SUV for the highway department and authorization of an engineering services agreement with Hampton Lanzini and Renwick, Inc. for the Capidrise Bridge replacement project. The committee also approved a bridge construction petition for a joint culvert replacement in Aerosmith Road District. Updates were provided on multiple road and bridge projects, including resurfacing and bridge deck repairs. Additionally, the committee reviewed and voted on a zoning ordinance amendment to comply with state law. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed fare collection policy for Connect Transit’s rural transit service, including discussion of fare rates, ridership impacts, and equity concerns. The committee ultimately voted against implementing the proposed fare collection, citing affordability and equity issues, and requested further analysis and alternative proposals. Budget reports for the highway department were also briefly presented.