iBi - March 2018 | PeoriaMagazines.com

Building the Future of Mobility

by Jonathan Wright

With its automated research vehicles and worldwide partnerships, AutonomouStuff has placed Peoria on the global stage for innovation.

Jan Wright, Publisher, iBi

From river to rail, over air or land, our multimodal transportation network is one of the region’s critical strengths.

Fly Local: Advice for Small Airports

by Jennifer Davis

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

Airports like Peoria's aren’t just competing against other regional airports near them. The competition is nationwide, and it’s fierce.

Three Generations: The Finch Companies

The Finch Companies is comprised of three related businesses which share facilities in south Peoria: N.E. Finch Co., Peoria Barge Terminal and Peoria Metro Construction.

More Than a Mode of Transport

by Brent Baker

Bike Peoria

From basic maintenance to larger advocacy efforts, Bike Peoria has made the community more bike-friendly.

Completing the Region’s Streets Through Collaboration

by Reema Abi-Akar

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

How the “Complete Streets” model creates mobility options for all and invites regional discussion

The Private Passenger Railcar Experience

by Lily Blouin

It’s the railroad industry’s best-kept secret, offering the elegance and grace of a bygone era.

Exciting Advances in Automotive Technology

by Gary Uftring

Uftring Auto Group

Forward-thinking designs and prototypes are changing modern transportation as we know it.

Efficiencies of River Transportation

by Patrick Kirchhofer

Peoria County Farm Bureau

The Illinois River system quietly and efficiently moves commodities up and downstream.

Gaining Momentum

by Beth Weimer

2018 promises to be another year of growth for Peoria Charter Coach.

Q&A with Doug Roelfs

Greater Peoria Mass Transit District

iBi sat down with Roelfs to discuss public transportation in Peoria and CityLink’s plans and priorities in the year ahead.

Funding vs. Costs of Maintaining Local Roads

by Craig Fink

Tazewell County

No other segment of the transportation system is expected to survive on just a portion of the revenue it generates.

The 3 R’s of Sustainable Transportation Practices

by Kurt Bialobreski

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

There are countless ways to help our built and natural environments coexist in an enduring way.

Region

The Backbone of Our District
by Congressman Darin LaHood 18th District of Illinois
State of the City… the Rest of the Story
Mayor Jim Ardis - City of Peoria
A Community Connected
Michael Stephan - Heart of Illinois United Way
The True Cost of a Water Buyout
by Dr. Philip R. O’Connor
Senator Shadid’s Legacy of Bipartisanship
by Brad McMillan Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University