THE UNDERPASS PROJECT AT UPTOWN STATION BUILD FY 2019 Application Town of Normal July 15, 2019 BUILD FY 2019 GRANT APPLICATION: THE UNDERPASS PROJECT AT UPTOWN STATION Project Name The Underpass Project at Uptown Station Applicant Town of Normal Project Partners Illinois Department of Transportation Union Pacific Railroad Illinois Commerce Commission Amtrak Contact Information Wayne Aldrich 11 Uptown Circle Normal, Illinois (309)-454-9576 Project Type
[email protected]– Population of 54,284 Project Description The Town of Normal, IL, is seeking $16,000,000 in BUILD assistance to design and construct a pedestrian, cyclist, and passenger underpass (the Underpass Project) at the Uptown Normal Intermodal Passenger Rail Station (Uptown Station). The underpass will provide a safer and more efficient, grade-separated route for pedestrians and bicyclists moving between Uptown Normal and the larger Bloomington-Normal urban area, including integrating the existing Constitution Trail, a 43.5-mile mixed pedestrian and bicycle path that connects the towns of Normal and Bloomington, IL. The project will also provide safe, direct access to a second passenger boarding platform at Uptown Station. Project Cost $24,630,000 BUILD Funds Requested $16,000,000 (65% of total project cost) Local Match Source(s) & $1,250,000 Illinois Commerce Commission Grade Crossing Protection Funds Amounts $7,380,000 Town of Normal Total: $8,630,000 (35% of total project cost) NEPA Status A Categorical Exclusion is in progress for the project. It is anticipated to be ready in Fall 2019 to submit for review and approval upon receipt of federal funds. Project Schedule Final Design: January 2020–December 2020 Construction: March 2021–December 2022 Project Benefits The Underpass Project improves transportation connections, enhances safety around the High-Speed Rail Corridor and station, and fosters redevelopment and investment opportunities in the underserved Uptown South area, as described in this application.