County transit reports higher ridership, slightly lower cost per trip in 2025
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Normal County Transit reported 41,466 trips in 2025 (up from 40,172 in 2024) and a reduced cost per trip ($33.71 vs. $34.31), citing increased trips and vendor price adjustments; the transit administrator flagged remaining local-match funds and potential grant timing issues for 2027–2028.
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County transit staff presented the Normal County Transit end-of-year operating and financial report at the Jan. 28 workshop, reporting modest ridership growth and a slight reduction in cost per trip compared with 2024.
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