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Beardstown, IL · Traffic & Transit
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Time for a rebrand: Broadening Quincy’s transportation vision
The Quincy Municipal Code (Sec. 32.09) establishes several standing committees. Among them is the “Aeronautics Committee.”. Having worked with that committee as one of the city’s attorneys years back, I found the name – aeronautics – curious. While the focus back then was intensely airport, airport, airport – probably for good reason at the time – it’s now time for a rebrand.
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Expected completion of 48th and State Street construction brings concerns about lane traffic
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Adams County Board addresses concerns over construction at 48th and State intersection
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — The Adams County Board fielded questions from residents about the ongoing construction at 48th and State. Among concerns from the public were sidewalks at the intersection that are of no use, the removal of a right turn lane that helped traffic flow, and how the project was approved.
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Quincy Transit modifies Route 3 due to Broadway construction, affecting key stops
QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — Quincy Transit Lines is making changes to one of its routes due to the ongoing construction on Broadway Street. Transit Line Route 3 will use 18th Street and go south to Hampshire when returning to the 7th and Jersey transfer point. The bus will then...
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More lane reductions coming to Broadway Friday
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2 streets to close for water renewal in Quincy
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Remembering Quincy’s role in the underground railroad
QUINCY — August 21 marks the day back in 1842 when a man named Charles fled from his slave owner in Missouri by swimming across the Mississippi River to Quincy. His first stop was at the back door of the home of Dr. Richard Eells, a well-known abolitionist. It...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Quincy Park District — Speed Bumps at Moorman Park
The Quincy Park District’s decision to install so many severe speed bumps in Moorman Park is harming the very community the park is meant to serve. I have heard from numerous residents–many of them long-time park users–who now avoid visiting altogether because of these unnecessary obstacles. The...
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Officials remind drivers of legal penalties for speeding in school zones and going around buses
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Harrison Street to reopen Friday as bridge work is completed ahead of schedule
QUINCY — The City of Quincy is announcing the early completion and reopening of the Harrison Street Bridge. Originally expected to reopen in September, the bridge will now be open to traffic on Friday, Aug. 22, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. The $1.99 million project was primarily funded by the City’s share of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds, with $2.67 million allocated to Quincy through the state program.