Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative
Final Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Study Plan Released
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Normal Town Council Meeting
After 18 months of study, testing and community engagement, the Town of Normal and Illinois State University have completed the Pedestrian + Roadway Campus Safety Initiative (PRCSI) Final Plan.
The plan provides a roadmap for improving transportation safety for everyone who lives, works, studies and travels through the Illinois State campus and Uptown Normal. It builds on data, crash history, technical analysis and extensive community input — including more than 2,400 community interactions, 2,700+ map comments, 676 responses to quick-build project surveys and seven real-world safety pilots.
What happens next?
The final plan is a roadmap, not a construction schedule. Many of the recommendations are intended to be implemented over the next decade as funding, engineering, maintenance schedules, redevelopment and other opportunities allow.
The Town and Illinois State are already moving forward with several next steps, including pursuing federal funding, implementing additional quick-build projects and corridor studies, incorporating safety improvements into planned work, and continuing the Town-Gown partnership.
The plan also emphasizes an important principle: transportation safety is an ongoing effort. Improvements can be incorporated into road resurfacing, reconstruction, maintenance and new development — creating opportunities to make progress over time rather than waiting for one large project.
Read the full report
Read the full Final Plan report to explore the findings, recommendations and potential future improvements.
Opportunities to Engage
Quick-Build Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
The Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative is in Phase 2: Pilots & Recommendations Development. During September 2025, we will install temporary pilot projects to test street, intersection, or pathway design improvements that focus on safety, accessibility, and awareness. The temporary pilot projects are shaped by Existing Conditions and Engagement findings in Phase 1 and will inform our plan recommendations.
Constitution Trail at Locust & Mulberry Streets Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a temporary, quick-build project on Constitution Trail at Locust and Mulberry Streets to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project features a temporary, curb bump-out using flexible posts in an existing no-parking zone.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
Beaufort Street at Broadway & Fell Avenue Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a temporary, quick-build project on Beaufort Street at Broadway and Fell Avenue to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project features left-turn safety treatments and curb extensions.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
Quick-Build Projects: Driver Experience Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a series of quick-build projects around the Illinois State campus and Uptown Normal. The projects are designed to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety through new street designs, intersection improvements, and pathway enhancements.
As someone who drives through the campus area, your experience is valuable. Whether you've noticed smoother traffic flow, encountered challenges, or have suggestions for tweaks, please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about your experiences. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
Beaufort Street & School Street Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal installed a temporary crosswalk across Beaufort Street at School Street, next to the Connect Transit bus stop. Project team staff were present at the crosswalk to monitor and guide safe crossings.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
University Street Corridor Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a series of temporary, quick-build projects along University Street—between Dale Street and the Student Fitness Center—to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project features temporary painted designs to make crosswalks easier to see.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
College Avenue Two-Way Bike Lane Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal installed a one-day, quick-build project along College Avenue—between School Street and the Constitution Trail—to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project featured a temporary, protected bike lane, while the street remained open to cars.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
College Avenue On-Campus Pathway Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a temporary, quick-build project along College Avenue—between School Street and the Main Street underpass—to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project features temporary decals on the shared-use sidewalk to encourage safe and respectful behavior between people walking and biking.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
School Street, College Avenue, & Mulberry Avenue Survey
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal have installed a temporary, quick-build project at the intersections of School Street, College Avenue, and Mulberry Street to test ways to improve pedestrian and roadway safety. This project features temporary closures of right-turn slip lanes and School Street (between College Avenue and Mulberry Street) to vehicles.
Please take 2 minutes to share your feedback about this specific location. Your responses will help shape future improvements on campus.
Transportation Safety Survey
This survey is part of the Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative with Illinois State University and the Town of Normal.
We want to hear from the people who know the campus area best: the people who live and work here – you! The following survey should take less than ten minutes to complete and will help us identify traffic safety issues to address and focus on.
Participation is voluntary and entirely anonymous.
Thank you for your time!
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Important Dates
Presentation to Normal Town Council
Project lead Director of Engineering & Public Works Ryan Otto presents a summary of final plan at the Normal Town Council meeting.
Learn more about the overall effort and what is coming next.
Project Phases
Phase 1: Kick-off & Existing Conditions
Phase 2: Pilots & Recommendations Development
Phase 3: Final Plan Development
Project Updates
What We Heard: Phase 2 Engagement Summary Now Available
See what community members had to say about the quick-build projects
Seven Quick-Build Projects Launching Across the Illinois State Campus and Uptown Normal
Temporary quick-build projects to test street, intersection, or pathway design improvements that focus on safety, accessibility, and awareness
Where We Are: Review the Existing Conditions and Engagement Summary
Highlights from the Project's First Phase
Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative: Overview
Illinois State University and the Town of Normal partnered to launch the Pedestrian & Roadway Campus Safety Initiative