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Peoria takes new step toward passenger rail service
A plan to continue work on a proposed passenger rail line for Peoria was approved Tuesday by the Peoria City Council . The plan, which passed on a 9-2 vote with councilmembers Alex Carmona of the 2nd District and at-large John Kelly voting against, would allow the city and other stakeholders to begin work on developing a plan for service. It also will require the city to provide money to help match the funds coming from the federal government for the project. More: Peoria's pursuit of passenger rail will require more money than originally anticipated Those other stakeholders are Peoria County , the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and the North Central Illinois Council of Governments , who are working alongside RINA North America – formerly known as Patrick Engineering – to facilitate the plan, which will include drafting a purpose and need statement, engaging stakeholders, analyzing alternatives, planning for finances and environmental issues, setting up a governance structure and beginning to plan the implementation of the project. Step one of the project had already been completed, with the city having been placed in the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development program in December 2023. Mayor Rita Ali and city
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Moss Avenue reopens in Peoria
West Moss Avenue in Peoria has reopened to normal traffic following the completion of a $10.5 million reconstruction project aimed at improving roadways, storm sewers, and pedestrian access.
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Town of Normal to continue resurfacing project on Willow
It has been almost a year since the Town of Normal started its resurfacing project. The program aims to improve driving conditions and address safety and infrastructure needs. Town Engineer Zachary Wall mentioned when the planned due date is. “They do plan on getting Willow Street done here by mid-November,”...
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Peoria’s Moss Avenue to fully reopen
PEORIA (25News Now) – The last section of Moss Avenue will reopen Friday at noon, concluding a construction project that started over a year ago. Peoria Public Works said Moss between North MacArthur Highway and North Sheridan Road will reopen. The traffic signals at Moss and MacArthur will also return to normal operation and all side streets will reopen.
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Peoria OKs taking passenger rail effort to next step, but some see project as a 'boondoggle'
Peoria is on track toward the second step in pursuing passenger rail service to Chicago, although some council members are not on board with the idea. The Peoria City Council this week approved funding for professional services to assist with Step 2 of the Federal Railroad Administration’s three-step corridor identification and development program.
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Peoria’s Moss Avenue to fully reopen
PEORIA (25News Now) - The last section of Moss Avenue will reopen Friday at noon, concluding a construction project that started over a year ago. Peoria Public Works said Moss between North MacArthur Highway and North Sheridan Road will reopen. The traffic signals at Moss and MacArthur will also return to normal operation and all side streets will reopen.
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Peoria’s Moss Avenue to fully reopen
PEORIA (25News Now) – The last section of Moss Avenue will reopen Friday at noon, concluding a construction project that started over a year ago. Peoria Public Works said Moss between North MacArthur Highway and North Sheridan Road will reopen. The traffic signals at Moss and MacArthur will also return to normal operation and all side streets will reopen.
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Next step approved for Peoria passenger rail
PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria City Council is taking the next step necessary to eventually achieve the goal of passenger rail between the River City and Chicago. The council on Tuesday approved an agreement for a Corridor Identification and Development Program, which is Step 2 of the passenger rail project.
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Pekin, CityLink extend agreement for public transportation service
The intergovernmental agreement in place between Pekin and CityLink for public transportation service has been extended to March 31, 2027, so the two sides can hammer out a new deal. "In that time, we're going to be talking to CityLink about options for services and costs and how the state...
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Decatur Residents Asked to Weigh In on High-Speed Rail Study
Decatur residents have another opportunity to weigh in on a proposed statewide high-speed rail network that could connect Central Illinois with Chicago and the St. Louis area. The Illinois High-Speed Railway Commission is accepting public feedback through November 6 as part of its ongoing feasibility study. The Illinois Department of...