Where should new sidewalks be built? How can we make it easier to cross the street? How can we better connect neighborhoods?
As part of Indianapolis first pedestrian plan, the public is invited to a series of open houses to help address questions like these, cast a vision for improved walkability, and provide input on how decisions regarding the citys walkways should be made in the future. The open houses will be held in locations across the city to ensure all residents have the opportunity to contribute.
The pedestrian plan is part of WalkWays, the initiative to make Indianapolis more walkable and get more people walking. The City of Indianapolis, Marion County Public Health Department and members of the Health by Design coalition comprise the WalkWays team.
Our long-term vision is simple: a more walkable Indianapolis with healthier residents, said Kim Irwin, director of Health by Design.
The pedestrian plan will establish clear, equitable and data-driven priorities for future investments in pedestrian infrastructure and programs, making Indianapolis safer and more accessible for people who travel by foot.
Its expected that these efforts will have a long-term positive impact on the health of residents in Marion County, where two in three adults are either overweight or obese. A 2014 study by Walkscore.com ranked Indianapolis as the worst city in the country for food deserts.
WHAT: Indianapolis Pedestrian Plan open houses
WHO: WalkWays: Moving Indy Forward
WHY: Learn about the Pedestrian Plan and share thoughts on walking in Indy
TIMES, DATES AND LOCATIONS:
EAST SIDE:
Wednesday, February 24
6:00 8:00 p.m.
Community Alliance of the Far East Side
8902 E. 38th Street
NORTH SIDE:
Thursday, February 25
6:00 8:00 p.m.
American Diabetes Association
8604 Allisonville Road
DOWNTOWN:
Friday, February 26
11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
The Platform
202 E. Market Street
SOUTH SIDE:
Saturday, February 27
10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Chin Community Center
2524 E. Stop 11 Road
WEST SIDE:
Saturday, February 27
2:00 4:00 p.m.
Eagle Library
3325 Lowry Road
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.indywalkways.org, (317) 352-3844
