The public will have three more opportunities to weigh in on the future of safety along the Veterans Parkway corridor.
Three open house informational events are set for those looking to learn more about the Veterans Parkway Corridor Plan study, led by the McLean County Regional Planning Commission. The open houses are:
- 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4, Loyal Order of Moose, 614 IAA Drive, Bloomington [front entrance]
- 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8, Bloomington Public Library, Community Room 3, 305 E. Olive St.
- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, virtual (link will be posted on the commission’s website)
Veterans Parkway is the most dangerous road in Bloomington-Normal, according to the commission. Over the past decade, Veterans Parkway has been the site of more than 75 serious crashes, resulting in life-altering injuries or fatalities, said the commission. Its current design provides minimal accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
For the study, the commission previously sought input through an online survey.
The final plan is expected to be published in mid-2026. The commission will give it to the Illinois Department of Transportation, which maintains the road.
