Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting May 5, 2026

The Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee met on May 5, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including public transportation services and law enforcement technology. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Access Will County Dial Ride program, which provides subsidized transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The committee reviewed program expansions, ridership growth projections, funding sources including federal and local matches, and operational details such as scheduling and service hours. Additionally, the committee heard extensive presentations from local law enforcement officials regarding the use and benefits of Flock license plate reader (LPR) cameras. The discussion covered the technology's role in crime solving, privacy safeguards, data ownership, and policy compliance. Committee members debated the balance between public safety benefits and privacy concerns, ultimately voting to postpone approval of intergovernmental agreements related to LPR cameras pending further review of policies. The meeting also included contract awards for road resurfacing and traffic signal maintenance projects, with motions passed to approve contracts with Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. and others. Notices for upcoming public meetings on infrastructure projects were shared, and routine reports were acknowledged without further discussion.