Strong Indy

Strong Indy is the Indianapolis subchapter of @CNUMidwest and unofficial affiliate of @StrongTowns. We seek to educate on equitable development and transport.

[Transit Drives Indy @Transit4Indy]

@IndyGoBus The Blue Line will be the third and longest BRT line planned to improve transit service in Indianapolis. The project is more than just improved bus transit, it will add an estimated $220 million of investment to the Washington Street corridor.

[Transit Drives Indy @Transit4Indy]

This virtual meeting is tonight - starting at 5:30 p.m. You can register and attend at this link: https://t.co/EHYQFvXHns
#TransitDrivesIndy

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

Overall, this continues to demonstrate what a fundamentally un-serious legislator Freeman is. Nothing introduced by Freeman has served a public good, only a personal vendetta.

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

Indiana: *has traffic safety crisis*

@FreemanForIndy: “Let’s remove punishments for driving badly.”

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

This is an important meeting to attend. The State Legislature is preparing anti-Indianapolis bills for the year and may attempt to unilaterally undo the democratically-passed referendum.

[Transit Drives Indy @Transit4Indy]

This virtual meeting is tonight - starting at 5:30 p.m. You can register and attend at this link: https://t.co/EHYQFvXHns
#TransitDrivesIndy

[Central Indiana Cycling @BikeIndpls]

bike advocacy transit advocacy
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creating a healthier, safer,
more sustainable Indianapolis

[James Briggs @JamesEBriggs]

I don't understand the widening of 465 as a priority. Seems like a solution in search of a problem. https://t.co/7hzIZYPQhN

[BikePGH @BikePGH]

Way to go Denver! 20 IS plenty! https://t.co/mA6xE9ZhAa

[IndyGo @IndyGoBus]

📣 Red Line riders ‼ Be prepared for upcoming station closures and detours near @IU_Health Methodist Hospital. Beginning on or after Jan. 11, the stations at Capitol Avenue/14th Street and Capitol Avenue/18th Street will be closed due to construction. ➡https://t.co/WcLR0jHBn7

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

@Jim_Merritt @JamesEBriggs @AttyAbdul So are you opposed to the utilities being able to use the right of way at no expense? Will all cities and counties suddenly have to start paying utilities to relocate for public works projects, or are Republicans singling out IndyGo because they simply don’t like it?

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

What happens if the utilities start lobbying to force cities and counties to pay for their relocations on other projects? Basic maintenance suddenly gets significantly more expensive and the utilities still get a free ride.

[Strong Indy @StrongIndy]

General reminder that State Law allows private utilities to use the public right of way *for free,* so long as they move for a public works project.

Picking out one project for one agency in one city to change the rule sets a really dangerous precedent for everyone else.

[James Briggs @JamesEBriggs]

I keep hearing there will be a bill to make IndyGo pay for utility relocation on Indy's bus rapid transit project, which would be a huge and unbudgeted cost. I asked Sen. Aaron Freeman about it.

Freeman: “I am not doing anything on IndyGo this year. I’m tired of being the guy.”

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

We’ve created dangerous stroads. In the worst case, we pretend they are pedestrian places. Terrible! We can get this right:

Stroad to Road: Reduce access, prioritize through movement, simplify.

Stroad to Street: Slow traffic, prioritize people over cars, build a lot of stuff.

[Indianapolis MPO @IndyMPO]

The more you know...about the MPO!

Over the past five years, the IMPO has provided more than $30 million in funding to our Central Indiana communities for bridge repairs and replacements"

[Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development @IndyDMD]

Playgrounds and parks are the heart of our city's neighborhoods.

From playgrounds, courts, and wifi access - $16.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds are being invested in @IndyParksandRec city parks across Indy!
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Learn more from @IndyMayorJoe ⬇

[IndyGo @IndyGoBus]

Get your COVID-19 vaccine and ride with us for FREE for an ENTIRE MONTH! Visit the Carson Transit Center today and any Wednesday in September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanks to our partner @Marion_Health for facilitating the clinics.

[Central Indiana Cycling @BikeIndpls]

Looking for a way to get #BackDowntownIndy? How about #BikeDowntownIndy 🚴

Bike to Work Day and World Car Free Day are just 3 weeks away with a morning rush and lunch rush celebration for everyone who ditches the car and rides to work on Sept. 22.