Indianapolis receives $19.9M to improve road safety. Here's where that money will go

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program awarded $19.9 million to the City of Indianapolis. The program aims to make roads safer for all, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traffic crashes are the world’s leading cause of death for children and young adults ages 5 to 29-years old.

Of the six projects, most are located on the east side along the purple and blue bus routes. The plan outlines construction or improvements of about 11 miles of sidewalk, 538 curb ramps and 71 areas for bus boarding plus the installation of 18 mid-block crossings.
 

The six corridors are:

North Post Road..........................Post Rd between Washington St & 38th St
East 30th Street...........................E 30th St between Rural St & Franklin Rd
Lynhurst Drive..............................Lynhurst Dr between Morris St & W 22nd St
East 42nd Street..........................E 42nd St between Franklin Rd & Mitthoefer Rd
East Franklin Road......................Franklin Rd between 30th & 42nd St
East Thompson Road..................Thompson Rd between East St & Madison Ave

“Through this project, we’ll celebrate bringing improvements such as upgraded Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant bus stops and pedestrian infrastructure to support our local routes,” said Jennifer Pyrz, President and CEO of IndyGo, in a media release.

The projects will begin next year.

The money complements other initiatives the city is taking, including the Vision Zero ordinance and proposed funding in the 2025 City-County budget.

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