Land Use & Transportation Committee 8/4/26

The McLean County Land Use & Transportation Committee met on August 4, 2026, to discuss several infrastructure and transportation projects, including pavement and drainage improvements at a railroad crossing, bridge construction and replacement projects, and road maintenance activities such as ditch cutting and shouldering. The committee approved resolutions related to these projects, including a bridge construction petition and a resolution supporting the implementation of fare collection for rural transit services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on Connect Transit's revised fare proposal for rural transit, which includes fare structures, discount cards for veterans and seniors, and plans for expanded service funded partly through state assistance and local match. The committee unanimously approved the fare collection resolution. Additionally, updates were provided on the regional comprehensive plan, including public engagement efforts and upcoming phases for policy development and plan finalization. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but several capital improvement projects and budget considerations for transit operations were discussed.