Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study
The overarching goal of this study is to identify ways to increase transportation safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity in this high-priority north-south corridor bridging the City of Urbana and the University of Illinois campus.
Thank you for your feedback!
We are currently analyzing the responses from the second phase of public outreach for the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study! Once this analysis is completed, we will publish the results under the Public Involvement section, and will use this feedback to inform the preferred scenario, to be presented and finalized during the fall semester.
In the meantime, interested community members can visit the Future Conditions section of the site for forecasts for future conditions on the corridor, evaluation of different alternatives for transportation management, and our current proposed interventions for the corridor. Visitors can also check out the Existing Conditions and Public Involvement sections of the website for more information on the work that has already been conducted.
Thank you for your help in enabling the Lincoln Avenue Corridor to best serve our community!
Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study
Project Lead: Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS)
Project Partners: City of Urbana, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD)
Project Timeline: Spring 2023 - Winter 2024
Project Funding: Statewide Planning and Research funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
The Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study is evaluating approximately 1.2 miles of Lincoln Avenue in the City of Urbana, focused on the area between Green Street and Florida Avenue. Situated in the City of Urbana, adjacent to the University of Illinois flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, this corridor is a high-priority, high-traffic location in the region. The goal of this study is to identify and coordinate multimodal infrastructure improvements to increase safety and mobility along this corridor, including addressing known high-frequency crash destinations and developing proposals for safe and efficient usage of the corridor by pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers.
For a summary of the corridor study process, including the project timeline, see the Planning Process tab. Information on the past and current conditions along the corridor, including transportation infrastructure, demographics, land use, and other variables, can be found under Existing Conditions. As the study progresses, the Future Conditions, Implementation, and Public Involvement pages will contain additional information and opportunities for the public to get involved in the study.
For questions or additional information, see the Contact page.
CUUATS, the City of Urbana, and their partner agencies look forward to working with our residents to plan for and create a safe and well-functioning Lincoln Avenue for years to come!
Planning Process
The Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study is evaluating approximately 1.2 miles of Lincoln Avenue in the City of Urbana, focused on the area between Green Street and Florida Avenue. Situated in the City of Urbana, adjacent to the University of Illinois flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, this corridor is a high-priority, high-traffic location in the region with several regional destinations located within or adjacent to the corridor, including the University’s Division I athletic facilities, several university residence halls, a historic residential neighborhood, the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures, and a variety of university academic facilities.
Existing Conditions
Existing conditions data establish a baseline from which planning visions can be grounded. This section includes demographic, land use, environmental, transportation, utility, and emergency services data.
Future Conditions
As we gather data and public sentiment, this section will feature possible scenarios for addressing transportation issues along Lincoln Avenue. Check back here as the corridor study progresses!
Implementation
As the corridor study develops, this section will contain the proposed changes to the Lincoln Avenue Corridor, the plan for implementing these changes, and a list of frequently asked questions regarding the proposed changes.
Public Involvement
Thank you for your feedback! We are currently analyzing the responses from the second phase of public outreach for the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study! Once this analysis is completed, we will publish the results under the Public Involvement section, and will use this feedback to inform the preferred scenario, to be presented and finalized during the fall semester. In the meantime, interested community members can visit the Future Conditions section of the site for forecasts for future conditions on the corridor, evaluation of different alternatives for transportation management, and our current proposed interventions for the corridor.
Appendices
Check back here for data that is published about the corridor!