December 4, 2025 Bloomington Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor study results and recommendations
Proposed concept C for corridor design (two-way bikeway with sidewalks)
Interim safety improvements for Bloomington Ferry Road intersections
Fence standards review and code update objectives
Areas of Interest (5)
- Bloomington Planning Commission approves moving forward with a radical redesign of the 70-year-old Bloomington Ferry Road, eliminating two vehicle lanes.
- Corridor study concludes that historical traffic data no longer justifies a four-lane configuration on a major West Bloomington arterial road.
- City staff push to prioritize 'Concept C' design for future reconstruction, featuring a two-way bike path and enhanced pedestrian safety features.
- Interim safety fixes—including potential mini-roundabouts and curb bumpouts—slated for problematic intersections before full reconstruction.
- Planning department initiates overhaul of 2008-era fence codes to address resident concerns regarding material, opacity, and privacy.
Votes (1)
Recommend to city council the adoption of the Bloomington Ferry Technical Advisory Committee corridor vision, specifically Concept C.
Moved by Commissioner Cunningham · Seconded by Unknown
Notable Quotes (2)
Based on the traffic numbers that are out there today based on looking at historical data for the past 20 years we're not really seeing the need for four lanes of traffic.
The amount of public testimony in the packet is I think something to be admired.
People (6)
CooktonChairPlanning Commission Chair, managing the meeting flow and public hearing.
Planning Commission Chair, managing the meeting flow and public hearing.
Amy MaroneStaffPresented the Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor study staff report.
Presented the Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor study staff report.
Phil CollinsConsultantSRF Consulting representative detailing the corridor analysis and concepts.
1 quote
SRF Consulting representative detailing the corridor analysis and concepts.
“Based on the traffic numbers that are out there today based on looking at historical data for the past 20 years we're not really seeing the need for four lanes of traffic.”
Explaining the proposal to reduce Bloomington Ferry Road to one lane in each direction.
Commissioner CunninghamCommissionerPlanning Commissioner who expressed support for the project and public outreach.
1 quote
Planning Commissioner who expressed support for the project and public outreach.
“The amount of public testimony in the packet is I think something to be admired.”
Praising the public engagement process for the corridor study.
Dylan PalmerStaffPlanning division staff presenting the fence standards review study item.
Planning division staff presenting the fence standards review study item.
KareemStaffStaff member facilitating the online component of the meeting.
Staff member facilitating the online component of the meeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- December 4th meeting of the Bloomington Planning Commission
- City Council public hearing on December 22, 2025
- Fence code public hearing scheduled for January (2026)
- City Council presentation for fence code in February 2026