County transit reports higher ridership, slightly lower cost per trip in 2025

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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