US 45 Corridor

The corridor defined by U.S. Rt. 45 and Interstate 57 between the City of Champaign and the Village of Tolono is one of the fastest growing areas in Champaign County (see Study Area map). The local governments in the area have recognized that as growth continues, a higher degree of coordination and cooperation among them will be needed to serve their citizens effectively and efficiently.

These governments have come together to jointly develop a plan to coordinate land use and transportation decisions in the U.S. Rt. 45 Corridor. The participating governments include: the Village of Savoy, the Village of Tolono, the City of Champaign, the University of Illinois, Tolono Township and Champaign County.

The U.S. Rt. 45 Corridor Plan is designed to complement existing plans and provide a framework for cooperative decision making. The planning project is funded with an Illinois Tomorrow Grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation and funds from the participating agencies. Champaign County Regional Planning Commission provides staff support for this project.