03/17/2026
Big things are happening in Downtown Bloomington!
Connect Transit is proud to bring significant state and federal transit investments to our community with the new Downtown Transit Center—designed to create a safer, more convenient, and more reliable experience for our riders.
We’re excited to share that the project has reached the 60% design phase, marking a major milestone. Once design is complete, the former Market Street parking structure will be removed and construction will move forward on a modern facility built to serve more than 1,500 weekday transfer riders.
“This project is a transformational investment for Connect Transit and our community,” said Deputy Managing Director Brady Lange. “With dedicated state and federal funding, we’re creating a centralized, safe, and accessible space that will greatly improve the daily experience for more than 1,500 riders who rely on downtown transfers.”
The new Downtown Transit Center will feature:
• Improved safety and accessibility for all riders.
• A small, dedicated security office with space for the Bloomington Police Department.
• Public restrooms and a customer service center.
• Indoor waiting areas and a community meeting space.
• More than 90 public parking spaces returning to the site.
With nearly $28 million in secured state and federal funding from partners including the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration, this project represents a major investment in Bloomington’s future.
This long-anticipated project will transform the downtown transit experience, moving riders off busy streets and into a centralized, safe, and welcoming environment.
We’re proud of the progress and grateful for coordination with the City of Bloomington helping move this vision forward. Stay tuned for more updates!
