Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Will County Executive

I am honored to serve as your Will County Executive. As a lifelong resident of this great county, I have witnessed many changes as we have evolved from an ag-community to a major hub in the global distribution market. I am dedicated to building upon this status but I am equally dedicated to maintaining the quality of life for the nearly 700,000 residents and thousands of businesses and organizations that call Will County home.

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Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning

Anonym / Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Will County Hosting Three Fall Workshops Focused on Long-Term Transportation Planning

Family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects

WILL COUNTY – Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will be hosting three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington and will include family-friendly fun activities and an opportunity for residents to share their input on future transportation projects.

Will County is currently undertaking a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects in the county. During the community workshops, the project team will present on the public input received during the first phase, the latest findings on existing conditions, and recommendations to address key transportation concerns throughout the county.

The same information will be shared at all three workshops:

Thursday, November 7 - 4PM-7PM - Beecher Amvets Post 67 - 532 Gould St, Beecher, IL 60401
- Music and Pie for Your Thoughts Workshop - Featuring live music and free desserts.
Saturday, November 9 - 11AM-2PM - Manhattan Fire Protection District - 100 S Park Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442
- Touch-a-Truck Workshop - Featuring fire trucks and live safety demonstrations.
Sunday, November 10 - 11AM-2PM - Wilmington North Island Park - 250 Bridge St, Wilmington, IL 60481
- Petting Zoo Workshop – Featuring a fun-for-all-ages petting zoo.

The “Our Way Forward” Long Range Transportation Plan is currently in its second phase, focused on preliminary recommendations. After hearing public feedback on potential future projects, a draft plan will be presented in early 2025 and the final plan is expected in August 2025.

The plan is currently assessing county-wide infrastructure for all modes of transportation, including walking, biking, driving transit, and freight. Once completed, the plan will be used to identify transportation investments that align with the public’s goals for the county, such as improved safety and quality of life, reduced congestion, and enhanced economic development.

A survey will be publicly available after the workshops on the project website for those unable to attend: www.ourwaywill.co/engage.