This document provides the public with procedures for requesting records, procedures for Commission response to reports, and procedures for the provision of records to the requester.

The Overall Work Program (OWP) is an annually prepared document that provides the framework for developing the TCRPC vision and for implementing regional goals for the upcoming fiscal year. 

• OWP 2011
• OWP 2010
• 0WP 2009

To request OWP documents prior to 2009, please email Linda Abts. 

The Strategic Plan is a guideline the TCRPC staff utilizes to prioritize projects and ensure the vision of the commission is carried out. 

The Big Plan is an integrated plan for the Tri County region that bridges the gaps between transportation, land use, and environmental planning.  Through the development of this plan, five themes were identified as key mutual priorities for the region's future:  agriculture preservation, balanced growth, economic development, environmental stewardship, and transportation infrastructure. 

The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is prepared for the Peoria-Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS) every five years, and represents the programming of transportation improvements for the years 2010-2035.

The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission's Congestion Management Process (CMP) is intended to serve as an organized and transparent way for our planning area to identify and manage congestion, connect performance measures to support funding for projects, and evaluate recommended strategies to ensure we are effectively addressing congestion. 

The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) is a comprehensive, locally-developed strategy for public transit for elderly, disabled, and low-income persons. 

The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is prepared for the Peoria-Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS) every five years, and represents the programming of transportation improvements for the years 2010-2035.

This document lists all projects in the Tri-County Urbanized Area that have been constructed with federal funds between July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.  This document is designed to help the general public understand where and how federal funds are being spent locally.  This document is updated annually. 

The purpose of the Surface Transportation Program is to allocate funds on an annual basis to the Peoria Urban Area through the Illinois Department of Transportation.  It is the intent of the program to direct funds toward projects which will have benefit to the entire region, as opposed to projects which only benefit single communities.

• STU Criteria Policy
• STU Funded Projects- 1975-2014
• Roadway Application
• Non-Roadway Application

TIP Documents
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a program of highway and transit projects that is prepared for the Peoria-Pekin Urbanized Area Transportation Study (PPUATS) each year.  The purpose of the following documents is to identify all street/highway and transit projects plus related enhancement projects programmed for each four-year period. 

• 2012-2015 TIP- July 2011
• 2011-2014 TIP- DRAFT DOCUMENT
• 2010-2013 TIP- August 2009
• 2009-2012 TIP- August 2008

Current TIP Amendments
As the year progresses, projects are modified and cost projections shift. In order to ensure transparency we monitor these changes and document them as amendments to the TIP. These amendments must be approved by PPUATS Technical and Policy.

• 2012-2015 TIP Amendment Master List (PDF)
• Amendments proposed for the upcoming PPUATS meeting (Policy on 2/1/2012)

The Unified Work Plan (UWP) is prepared annually to direct day-to-day work of the TCRPC staff and committees.  The UWP outlines specific planning activities to be accomplished in the coming fiscal year, and assigns responsibilities to the various TCRPC departments. 

Ackerman Creek is a major tributary to Farm Creek that drains below the Farmdale reservoir, a dam that tends to capture sediment from upstream sources.  Ackerman is a major source stream for sediment and this plan aims to identify more specific measures for erosion control within this targeted watershed.

• CICN News Articles- These local news articles discuss CICN communities and their stormwater management efforts.

• CICN Educational Materials- These educational publications and flyers discuss how to best manage stormwater runoff.

• CICN Ordinances- These ordinances from CICN communities address NPDES Phase II minimum control measures.

• CICN Video- CICN, TCRPC, and Bradley University collaborated to produce this educational video about stormwater management in central Illinois.

This is a guide containing the how-to’s of planting native gardens and using rain barrels, rain gardens, and other best management practices to reduce stormwater runoff from the typical urban lawn.

The Farm Creek Watershed drains 40,000 acres in Tazewell County and is a major contributor of sediment to the Illinois River at Peoria Lakes.  This plan aims to identify erosion control solutions within the watershed.

This plan outlines recommendations for improving stormwater management throughout Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.  The plan won an award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association in 2009.

These model ordinances enable low impact development, a set of practices designed to manage stormwater runoff in a way that improves the water quality of rivers, lakes and streams.  These ordinances address zoning, subdivision development, stormwater management and parking.

• Low Impact Development Residential Zoning Ordinance
• Low Impact Development Subdivision Ordinance
• Low Impact Development Storm Water Management Ordinance
• Low Impact Development Parking Ordinance

The Illinois River Bluffs are a large contributor to Illinois River sedimentation due to the nature of the steep slopes, highly erodible soils, and adjacency to the Illinois River.  This plan identifies solutions to erosion control that are specific to bluff communities.

The Partridge Creek Watershed drains 18,000 acres in Woodford County and is a major contributor of sediment to the Illinois River at Peoria Lakes.  This plan aims to identify erosion control solutions within the watershed.

This model ordinance can be adapted by communities to reduce soil erosion and mitigate negative impacts such as poor water quality and property damage.

This ordinance was developed by the City of Peoria to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality in rivers and streams.

TCRPC has worked with many communities in the Tri-County area to prepare comprehensive plans in order to manage change and achieve a brighter future. 

• East Peoria
• El Paso
• Eureka
• Germantown Hills
• Metamora
• Pekin
• Peoria Heights
• Roanoke

The Tazewell County Comprehensive Plan was updated in 2011 with the help of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.  An important component of the plan is the future land use map.  The map guides future growth and the location of specific land uses.

• Future Land Use Map

The Woodford County Comprehensive Plan was updated in 2011 with the help of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.