B-TOP

B-TOP is back!

The B-TOP website is back as a Bloomington resource on transportation in Bloomington, IN. Follow us on Instagram (@btownbtop) for updates as we add current issues, resources and other information for users and supporters of non-auto transportation options that include walking, rolling, biking, bussing, and scooting.

Current issues in transportation

Learn about decisions that serve or impede sustainable transportation goals and our quality of life. These are top issues to watch and respond to in our community.

College and Walnut Corridor Study
The city's 2019 Transportation Plan calls for study of the College/Walnut corridor. High-speed automobile traffic shares this space with pedestrians, bicyclists, scooter users, and transit users. Visit the city's corridor study website to learn more and provide feedback: https://bloomington.in.gov/transportation/plan

Upcoming events and activities

These are some of the upcoming meetings, activities, and advocacy opportunities related to transportation issues.

April-June: College and Walnut Corridor Study.
Sign up to receive project update emails or share your thoughts at public input "Stroll and Discuss" events.

Mon April 24, 4:00 p.m.: Council for Community Accessibility.
This volunteer group advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. These interests include accessible public transit and well-maintained sidewalks.

Wed April 26, 5:30 p.m.: Transportation Happy Hour at The Bishop (123 S Walnut). Meet advocates!

Wed April 26, 4:30 p.m.: Traffic Commission
This advisory board generally meets the fourth Wednesday of the month.

May 4: Application Deadline, College and Walnut Corridor Study Steering Committee.
Residents with a stake in the College/Walnut Corridor are invited to apply for the community steering committee. A large component of the position is helping with public awareness of the input process.

Mon May 8, 5:30 p.m.: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission.
This advisory board generally meets the second Monday of the month.

Tue May 16, 5:30 p.m.: Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation Board
The board meets every third Tuesday of the month.

Transportation options in the news

"All-way stop re-installed at 7^th and Dunn intersection downtown," Indiana Public Media, April 14

"Column: Sidewalk question deserves more concrete answer from mayoral hopefuls," B Square Bulletin, April 7, 2023
A last-minute question yields unsatisfying answers from the Democratic mayoral candidates.

"College and Walnut Corridor Study," City of Bloomington, April 4, 2023
Residents' input needed. The City of Bloomington's Planning and Transportation Department launches a Corridor Study of College Avenue and Walnut Street.

"Bloomington Transit Announces Sunday Bus Service," Bloomington Transit, March 16, 2023
The expansion adds hourly service on five routes: 2 West, 2 South, 3 East, 3 West, and 7 South between 8:30am-5:30pm. To inaugurate the new service, all buses on Sunday will operate fare-free for the first month until April 30.

Bloomington Transportation Options for People (B-TOP) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization working to bring about a more sustainable culture, better urban form and enhanced quality-of-life to people in the Bloomington area by increasing use, funding and development of alternatives to auto transport.