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Support May Save Teal J Bus Route

The interim head of the Bloomington Normal Public Transit System says it's very possible the Teal J bus line won't be cut afterall. About 35 people...

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Mayor of Normal Slams High Speed Rail Study

The Mayor of Normal says a high speed rail study using a million dollars in state funding is a waste of money. The study will look at 220-mile an hour service between...

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B-NPTS Hires New General Manager

The new General Manager of the Bloomington Normal Public Transit System comes out of the Waukesha Metro Transit System in Wisconsin. Andrew Johnson was chosen from among 62 applicants and five...

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Mitsubishi EV Fleet Sales Manager Pitches Bloomington Normal

The head of fleet sales for Mitsubishi's new electric "I" vehicle says certain types of businesses are good bets for his company's product.

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DOT Issues More High Speed Rail Money

The U-S Transportation Department is issuing more than two billion dollars in additional high speed rail grants.

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Peoria Chamber Official Says Sustainable Transportation Can Be Good Business

The Chief Operating Officer of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce says she hopes a business survey will turn up ways businesses already use to prevent driving alone. Roberta Parks hopes...

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High Speed Rail Study

A new study from the Midwest High Speed Rail Association claims that building an 84-billion-dollar high speed rail network centered on Chicago would draw 43-million riders a year.

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BN Bus Route Could Be Cut

Like any agency that receives government funding, the Bloomington Normal Public Transit System is looking at ways to trim costs, including cutting a route...

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State to Track Bicycle "Dooring" Incidents

If you're riding your bike and you run into an open car door, the state of Illinois wants to hear about it. Governor Pat Quinn says...

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February Trail Count

Here are the important details:
1. The counts will take place on Saturday, February 11 and 18 and Tuesday through Thursday, February 14-16

2. Each weekday count lasts for TWO HOURS from 3:30pm – 5:30pm, and each Saturday count lasts for TWO HOURS from Noon – 2pm.  (The exception is the count at the schools, where it's only 20 minutes from 3:10 until 3:30pm on a weekday.)

3. Counters will be provided with everything that they need, including counting forms, pens, safety vests, and a business cards for those wanting more information.

4. We only need one count at each location during the week (either Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday) AND one count during the weekend (Saturday). 

At this time a list of willing volunteers is needed! Locations can be assigned (which can be flexible depending on the volunteer’s preference).  The locations will include the following along the Trail:

Normal:

  1. Rosa Park Commons (Raab Road)
  2. Lincoln Street
  3. North Side of Mulberry
  4. Phoenix/City Hall Y-Intersection of Trail by Parks and Rec
  5. Sister City Gardens
  6. Gregory Street Fire Station
  7. Colene Hoose
  8. Prairieland Elementary

 

Bloomington:

  1. Grove Street at A.B. Hatchery Garden Shop
  2. Emerston Street Bridge
  3. Tipton Park North near Northpoint Elementary School
  4. Oakland Avenue & Gridley Street near Home Sweet Home
  5. West Washington Street @ I-55/I-74 Underpass
  6. Hamilton Road @ Morris Avenue
  7. G.E. Road @ G.E. Park entrance
  8. G.E. Road @ Airport Road
  9. Hamilton Road Fire Station #2

If you're interested volunteering contact Town of Normal Planner Mercy Davison with the day and location you prefer. This can only work with volunteers!


Follow B-NPTS at Twitter for phone/email updates

Find out if Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System buses are detoured, cancelled or late by following B-NPTS at Twitter and Facebook. Get updates and other B-NPTS news delivered to your email inbox or sent right to your smart phone.


Push yourself! Winter Bike Riding is "Good to Go!"

Stay on that bike into November...and off and on through the winter with winter bike riding tips thanks to GLT's Good to Go and Doug Oehler with the McLean County Wheelers bicycle club.

Part 1: Winter Bicycling: What to wear
7:21

Part 2: Winter Bicycling: Road conditions and your bike.
5:21


B-NPTS and Good To Go

Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System and Good to Go have partnered to urge you to consider using the system's safe and tidy buses -- instead of driving alone. State Farm employees along with Heartland Community College and Illinois State University faculty, staff and students can ride for free! Bus commutes also count in the Good to Go Commuter Challenge in May 2011.

Find transit route maps for Bloomington-Normal or call (309) 828-9833 and a representative will help you determine the most direct route for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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