City Launches Another Corridor Study, Looking for Input

The city of Bloomington is launching its Rogers St./Madison St./Kinser Pk (RMK) corridor study in an attempt to create a safer, more accessible, and well-connected multimodal street that will support the neighborhood. This corridor study area includes the 4.1-mile segment that starts at Country Club Dr to the SR 45/46 Bypass. This study will lead to a street that advances Bloomington’s values and guides future growth toward pedestrian-centered places. 

The Transportation Commission's Steering Committee oversees the project, starting from its vision and goals development, from its design, until its final study.  

The city’s study goals to improve the corridor include: 

• Eliminate deadly crashes and minimize damage. 
• Support multimodal travel for all ages and abilities so all can reach their destinations.  
• Ensure corridor design supports current land use patterns and current or future planning development by improving connectivity. 
• Engage residents, businesses, and other stakeholders throughout the study to address concerns while reflecting community desires.  
• Support economic vitality and community development. 

The corridor design must reflect community input based on lived experiences and reinforce neighborhood character. This is a transparent and responsive process that is contingent on local engagement for the best results. Another big aspect of the design is safety for vehicles through proven street design, as well as safety for pedestrians or other forms of multimodal transportation. The corridor must have a well-connected design with ADA and PROWAG compliance to be inclusive of all traversing, which will also support economic development and vitality. Development is encouraged when more people feel comfortable using that corridor. The design will connect key destinations, support the citywide network, and will even reinforce safe travel for students going to and from school. 

Opportunities for engagement: 

• RMK Business survey here. 
• RMK Resident survey here. 
• Stroll & Discuss Event Sign-Up Form here.  
  • These are 1-1.5 hour walks along the corridor to provide on-site feedback to staff. 
• Residents can receive updates by signing up here.  

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