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Projects in Normal, Illinois

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Normal is $26,657,000

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Vernon Avenue Bridge Replacement -- Includes reconstruction of a heavily traveled bridge in Normal. Normal IL 20 $700,000 Streets/Roads 20
Ft. Jesse Road Improvement -- This project involves reconstructing a heavily traveled roadway in Normal. Normal IL 25 $650,000 Streets/Roads 7
Towanda Road Improvement -- This includes widening and improving an existing 2 lane road into a 4 lane road to accomodate increased traffic flows. Normal IL 20 $525,000 Streets/Roads 3
Willow Street Road Improvement -- This project includes the reconstruction of a heavily traveled roadway in Normal Normal IL 20 $500,000 Streets/Roads -1
Parkside Road Improvement -- This project includes reconstructing a heavily traveled roadway in Normal. Normal IL 15 $300,000 Streets/Roads -11
Northeast Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension -- This project consists of the extension of the trunk sanitary sewer from the Airport Road pump station east along Northtown Road and south along the Weber property. The sewer extension will serve the areas south Normal IL 30 $2,500,000 Water -5
Elevated Tank Painting -- This project includes the repainting of 3 elevated tanks to comply with federal regulations. Normal IL 25 $2,000,000 Water -23
New Raw Water Transmission Main-- This project consists of the installation of a new sixteen inch raw water transmission main that will improve transmission capacity as well as replace an aging water main that is in questionable condition. Normal IL 15 $800,000 Water 2
Water Main Replacement (Gregory Street) -- This project includes replacing a water main on Gregory Street from Main Street to Adelaide Street. Normal IL 15 $750,000 Water 4
Water Main Replacement (David, Daisy and Julienne Streets) -- This project includes replacing an aging water main on the above listed streets. Normal IL 15 $425,000 Water -1
The Underwood House - Green Park Facility to demonstrate solar, wind, geothermal, and storm water treatment. Facility for Continuing Education and location of the Ecology Action Center Normal IL 35 $1,000,000 Energy -37
Solar Installation at the Community Activity Center -- This includes installing solar panels at Normal's community center. The panels would generate a significant amount of power for the building and also be a showcase in the community. Normal IL 10 $130,000 Energy -15
Solar Installation at the Children's Discovery Museum -- This includes installing solar panels on the roof of the Town's children's museum. The panels would generate power for the facility and also serve as an educational tool for the community. Normal IL 5 $75,000 Energy -17
Daylighting upgrades at maintenance facilities -- This would include installing advanced daylighting at the Town's various maintenance buildings. The lights would eliminate the need for traditional electricity during day light hours. Normal IL 10 $60,000 Energy -6
COPS Hiring Grants -- Funds are needed for three officers to be added to the Normal Police Department. The number provided includes one year's salary and equipment. Normal IL 3 $200,000 Public Safety -2
Additional Patrol Vehicle -- An additional vehicle is needed to supplement the existing marked police fleet. Normal IL 0 $31,000 Public Safety -9
Airsoft Training Weapons Packages -- These weapons assist officers during rapid deployment training, scenario based training, and emergency response training. The package includes pistols, magazines, charging stations, masks and storage cases. Normal IL 0 $6,000 Public Safety -2
Alternate Light Source -- An alternate light source is needed to assist officers at crime scenes after dark. Normal IL 0 $5,000 Public Safety -3
Multimodal Center will provide a focus for eight transportation modes including (1) the city bus system, (2) inter-city and charter buses, (3) Amtrak service to Chicago and St. Louis, (4) airport shuttles, (5) taxis, (6) park and ride facilities, (7) and Normal IL 350 $16,000,000 Transit -21