1. Uptown Station: Planning and Funding Strategies for a Multimodal Transportation Center Christopher Koos, Mayor, Town of Normal Wayne Aldrich, P.E., Public Works Director, Town of Normal Uptown Station: Planning and Funding Strategies for a Multimodal Transportation Center Christopher Koos, Mayor, Town of Normal Wayne Aldrich, P.E., Public Works Director, Town of Normal

2. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER This presentation will cover the planning and funding strategies of a multimodal center in a mid-sized, urban area.

3. COMMUNITY INFORMATION

4. Normal-Bloomington, IL COMMUNITY INFORMATION Normal-Bloomington, IL Population of Over 125,000 Two Universities I llinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Major Employers Population of Over 125,000 Two Universities I llinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Major Employers

5. transportation hub

6. RAIL TRANSPORTATION Amtrak 5 round trips per day (Up to 9 with HSR) 2nd busiest station in Illinois - 250,000 2012 - 2013 Station Ridership up 10% 2006 - 2011 Illinois Ridership up 85% Overall 2006 - 2011 CHI to STL Ridership up 210% on IDOT Supported Trains Union Pacific Railroad 5 to 20 trains per day High Speed Rail Amtrak 5 round trips per day (Up to 9 with HSR) 2nd busiest station in Illinois - 250,000 2012 - 2013 Station Ridership up 10% 2006 - 2011 Illinois Ridership up 85% Overall 2006 - 2011 CHI to STL Ridership up 210% on IDOT Supported Trains Union Pacific Railroad 5 to 20 trains per day High Speed Rail

8. UPTOWN NORMAL RENEWAL

9. THE PLAN 1999-2001 Illinois State University Campus Quarter Mile Walking Radius

11. Children's Discovery Museum Hotel and Conference Center Infrastructure Improvements Private Development Multi-modal Transportation Center Children's Discovery Museum Hotel and Conference Center Infrastructure Improvements Private Development Multi-modal Transportation Center UPTOWN NORMAL RENEWAL

12. NEW DEVELOPMENT Children's Discovery Museum LEED Silver Children's Discovery Museum LEED Silver Heartland Bank LEED Silver Heartland Bank LEED Silver Uptown Crossing LEED Certified Uptown Crossing LEED Certified Marriott Hotel and Conference Center| Marriott Hotel and Conference Center| Facade Improvements

13. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER Objective: To serve as a hub for numerous modes of transportation within walking distance of the central business district. Objective: To serve as a hub for numerous modes of transportation within walking distance of the central business district.

14. High Speed Rail Intercity Bus Local Mass Transit Shuttles Taxis Bicyclists Pedestrians High Speed Rail Intercity Bus Local Mass Transit Shuttles Taxis Bicyclists Pedestrians MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

15. 2001-2009 Local Leadership/Vision Commitment to Sustainability Feasibility Study Gained Political Support DC Consultant One Voice Task Force Public Information Local Leadership/Vision Commitment to Sustainability Feasibility Study Gained Political Support DC Consultant One Voice Task Force Public Information

16. 2001-2009 Received Federal 5309 Bus Funds ($10.5 M) 2003 – 2010 Annual Appropriations (Earmarks) SAFETEA – LU (2006 Transportation Bill) 5.1 Million Included funding for Adjacent Roadways ($4.8 M) Received Federal 5309 Bus Funds ($10.5 M) 2003 – 2010 Annual Appropriations (Earmarks) SAFETEA – LU (2006 Transportation Bill) 5.1 Million Included funding for Adjacent Roadways ($4.8 M)

17. 2001-2009 Coordination FTA/FHWA (NEPA) Local Transit (Connect Transit) IDOT – Bureau of Railroads/Highways AMTRAK UNION PACIFIC Illinois Commerce Commission MPO – McLean County Regional Planning Coordination FTA/FHWA (NEPA) Local Transit (Connect Transit) IDOT – Bureau of Railroads/Highways AMTRAK UNION PACIFIC Illinois Commerce Commission MPO – McLean County Regional Planning

18. 2001-2009 Developed Designs (2002 -2006) Federal Contract Provisions Federal Procurement “Shelved” plans in 2006 Developed Designs (2002 -2006) Federal Contract Provisions Federal Procurement “Shelved” plans in 2006

19. INITIAL RENDERING

20. THE TURNING POINT...2009 Normal Multi-modal Center is “shovel ready” Early 2009: No Funding Immediately Available Under ARRA Project is Redesigned for City Hall Offices September 2009: USDOT Advertises TIGER Discretionary Grants Normal Multi-modal Center is “shovel ready” Early 2009: No Funding Immediately Available Under ARRA Project is Redesigned for City Hall Offices September 2009: USDOT Advertises TIGER Discretionary Grants

21. FINAL DESIGN RENDERING

22. THE CONSTRUCTION...2010-2012 February 2010: $22 M TIGER Grant Received August 2010: Construction Begins--1st TIGER Discretionary Project Under Construction July 2012: "Uptown Station" Opened February 2010: $22 M TIGER Grant Received August 2010: Construction Begins--1st TIGER Discretionary Project Under Construction July 2012: "Uptown Station" Opened

23. THE GROUNDBREAKING

24. THE DEDICATION

25. THE TAKEAWAYS Leadership/Vision Gain Political Support Build Relationships “Stick to Your Guns” Retain Experts Follow Federal Requirements Promote Economic Development Make a "People" Place Share the Space Use Transportation as Community Building Incorporate Sustainable Design Leadership/Vision Gain Political Support Build Relationships “Stick to Your Guns” Retain Experts Follow Federal Requirements Promote Economic Development Make a "People" Place Share the Space Use Transportation as Community Building Incorporate Sustainable Design

26. WHAT’S NEXT?

28. Questions?