Transportation Commission

About the Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission, established in February 2025 by Ordinance 2025-04, plays a vital role in shaping the community’s transportation landscape. This forward-thinking commission is dedicated to making informed recommendations on transportation and parking regulations within the Bloomington Municipal Code. By reviewing transportation-related projects and proposing innovative policies, the commission aims to foster a safer, more equitable, and sustainable transportation system for all residents. Through its efforts, the commission seeks to enhance mobility and improve the overall quality of life in Bloomington.

City Code (BMC 2.02.100) Defining the Commission

Ordinance Creating the Commission

Bylaws of the Commission

Onboard Page for the Commission

For Commissioners and Staff Only: Agenda Item Request Form 

For Commissioners and Staff Only: Agenda and Packet Submission Deadlines

Duties of the Transportation Commission

Some of the responsibilities of the Transportation Commission include: 

• Coordinate, supervise, and, when necessary, approve transportation-related studies, plans, consultant reports, activities, programs, and projects, including acting as a standing steering committee for future transportation-related studies, plans and plan updates, and grant programs.
• Review all transportation projects, proposed changes to Title 15 (Vehicles and Traffic), relevant changes to Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers), and other applicable changes to the Bloomington Municipal Code. 

Submit a Comment to the Transportation Commission

Members of the public are invited to share input related to Bloomington’s transportation system, including infrastructure, mobility, safety, and policy concerns. Please include a description of specific topics, locations, or projects relevant to your comment to help ensure it is directed appropriately. 

Comments received online are prepared for publication in the meeting documents for the next upcoming regular hearing. Comments for a scheduled item will be grouped with other documents associated with that item. Comments not associated with a scheduled item will be published on the agenda under "General Public Comment on Items Not on the Docket." 

In accordance with federal requirements related to the publication of documents online, staff will prepare comments submitted online by formatting text according to a standardized template for inclusion as part of official meeting documents. Comments received via email that include pictures for inclusion must have alt-text. 

Capital Improvement Infrastructure Projects

• An active repository of projects managed by the Engineering Department in collaboration with Planning and Transportation staff. As a project moves from design to implementation, lead staff will transition page management responsibilities from planners and project engineers to project managers. 

Active Studies and Related Projects

College and Walnut Corridor Study

• The Corridor Study is an opportunity to examine College Avenue and Walnut Street from the State Road 45/46 Bypass to Allen Street. The study will look at what’s working well, where challenges exist, and where improvements can be made. Using public input, research, analysis, and community goals, the Corridor Study will develop several conceptual designs for the streets. 

E 10th Street Safety Improvements

• To increase safety and accessibility along the 10th Street corridor between the Indiana University campus and Trades District, the City of Bloomington is considering improved pedestrian crossings, increased lighting, and more traffic calming options. 

Indiana Avenue Safety Improvements

• The City of Bloomington is developing street design concepts for Indiana Avenue between downtown and the Indiana University campus to include pedestrian crosswalk improvements, traffic calming infrastructure, bus stop improvements, and protected bicycle infrastructure to increase safety, connectivity, and accessibility.

Rogers St./Madison St./Kinser Pk. Corridor Study

• The Rogers St./MadisonSt./Kinser Pk. corridor is a single north/south street that spans Bloomington city limits. The corridor study area includes the 4.1 mile segment between Country Club Drive on the south end and the State Road 45/46 Bypass on the north end. The study aims to identify how the corridor will become a safe, accessible, and connected multimodal street that supports existing neighborhoods, advances Bloomington's values, and guides future growth toward walkable, people-centered places.

2025-2026 Parking Rate Study and Comprehensive Review

• Before the existence of the Transportation Commission, the Parking Services Division of Public Works retained Walker Consultants to analyze its operational and regulatory practices. The study will use parking utilization data, peer city studies, cost analysis, and stakeholder feedback to guide the city's policymaking. Following City Council review of the final report, and by the end of 2026, Parking Services staff intend to develop and propose Title 15 amendments that aim to optimize operations, improve community access, and develop sustainable parking system infrastructure.  
  • 2024 Request for Proposals

Supporting Documents

Robert's Rules

Comprehensive Plan of the City of Bloomington (2018)

Transportation Plan of the City of Bloomington (2019)

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) (2024)

Relevant Archives

• Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Commission Meeting Documents 

• Parking Commission Meeting Documents

• Traffic Commission Meeting Documents

Other Studies 

Crash Data Dashboard

• A component of the Bloomington Crashes and Roadway Safety Site which id designed to provide information about vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes in Monroe County. Developed by the City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services GIS staff in collaboration with the Planning & Transportation, and Engineering departments, and the support of the Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO).

Parking Studies (Historical Records)

• 2018 Parking Commission Annual Report 

• 2018 Desman Parking Study

• 2017 Parking Commission Annual Report

• 2016 Parking Commission Annual Report

• 2012 Walker Parking Consultants Update

• 2007 Walker Parking Consultants Report

• 1996 Downtown Parking Task Force

• 1993 Downtown Parking Facilities and Traffic

• 1985 CBD Parking Study

Transportation-Related Resources

Biking in Bloomington

• Resource hub for local cyclists. 

GeoHub

• The primary public resource for the discovery and delivery of local geospatial web maps, dashboards, and applications.