11th Street Corridor Study

Project Introduction

The scope of work for the project is the development of a Corridor Transportation Study and Economic Development Strategy for the 11th Street (IL Route 251) Corridor in Rockford from the southern City limits (Blackhawk Avenue) to the northern terminus at Charles Street, approximately 4.75 miles in length.

Project Purpose and Goals

• Focusing on transportation solutions to improve pedestrian safety, reduce pedestrian fatalities, and beautify the corridor
• Inform the community on how to move forward, beyond the study, while achieving the goals of the community
• Focus on improvements within the right of way such as sidewalks and lighting, utilizing a complete streets mentality such that the right of way improvement are conducive to drive economic growth
• Utilize the improvements within the right of way as a catalyst to attract people to the area
• Understand that the corridor should be cohesive, while noting the different characteristics of each section
• Provide a conceptual cost for right of way improvements for future programming

Virtual Public Meeting

February 25, 2021 | Live: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (now closed)

Meeting Registration

If you were unable to join us on February 25th or would like to share this information with a neighbor, a video recording of the presentation and meeting materials are available below. Past meeting resources and recordings are also accessible below.

Meeting Resources

You may request printed meeting materials by contacting us using the form or contact information provided below.

Public Meeting Presentation Videos

Virtual Public Meeting: February 25th, 2021

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Virtual Public Meeting: December 12th, 2020

Exhibits & Other Materials