4. Brief History
• 2007
– < a mile of bike lanes that was in disrepair
• Lafayette Road
• 2008-Present
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80+ miles of on-street bike lanes
8 mile long Cultural Trail
Indy Bike Hub (commuter station)
Complete Streets Ordinance
Bike Share Grand Opening (May 2014)
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6. Economic Impact
A
prime
example
where
economic impact has been
positive is along the Monon Trail
in Indianapolis. A study showed
homes within a half-mile of the
Monon Trail command a sales
premium of $13,059. If this
premium is applied to all 8,862
homes within this distance of the
trail, then the total increase in
property values in Marion
County is $115.7 million.
Source: Indiana Center for Urban Policy and the
Environment, Indiana University-Purdue University,
2003 (www.urbancenter.iupui.edu)
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7. Economic Impact
Monon Trail has over one million
users per year
Other Communities:
Weatherford Rail Trail (Dallas)
300,000 visitors
$2 M generated annually
Mineral Belt Trail (Leadville, CO)
19%
increase
in
sales
tax
receipts
Mountain Bay Trail (Brown Co, WI)
9% property value increase
Source: Indiana Center for Urban Policy and the
Environment, Indiana University-Purdue University,
2003 (www.urbancenter.iupui.edu)
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8. Other Program Highlights
Nationally Recognized
Streets Policy
Smart Growth America – The
Complete Streets Policies of
Indianapolis Ranked #1
Complete
Best
2012
–
Indianapolis Bike Share (B-Cycle)
Kick Off in May 2014
25 Stations/300 Bikes
$1 M CMAQ Grant
Mayor Ballard - LAB Bicycle Friendly
America Leadership Award
November 2013
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9. Planning Activities
Indianapolis Bicycle Master Plan
Indianapolis Complete Streets Policy
Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
MPO Multi Modal System Plan
MPO Regional Pedestrian Plan
MPO Regional Bike Plan
MOST IMPORTANT…….
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11. Maintenance
• Street Sweeping Quarterly
– Purchased Two Street Sweepers – 8’ and 4’
– Elgin and Temco
• Mayor’s Action Center (MAC)
• Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaisons
• Standard Street Maintenance
Activities
(mill/fill, resurfacing, utility
work, reconstruction, etc.)
• Dedicated Ops Staff (ICT)
• Staff Recommendations
12. Funding
Federal
TIGER, CMAQ, TAP, STP, SRTS, TE, RTP, DOE
State
Local/MPO – Planning Grants, Capital
P3 – Public Private Partnerships
Foundations – Lilly, Gene & Marilyn Glick,
McKinney Family, Parks, Greenways, etc.
EVERY DIME COUNTS!!
13. Budget
RebuildIndy
• Created an influx of $425 million
dollars into our Capital Program since
2010
• Typical Capital Budget is $50 to $60
million including Federal Aid
• Infrastructure Needs exceed $1.1
billion
• Mayor’s Focus has been connectivity
and modal options
– Partnerships with IndyGo on sidewalk and
bicycle projects
14. Capital Program
Approach
Every Project Considered for
Complete Streets Elements
Top Down Application Approach for
On-Street
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Grade Separated Cycle Track
At Grade Cycle Track
Protected Bike Lane
Buffered Bike Lane
Bike Lane
Share The Road
**We avoid Sharrows and Diamonds
unless absolutely necessary
15. Lessons Learned
• Must Have a Champion (Mayor, CCC, Foundation, etc.)
• Low Hanging Fruit – Take the quick and easy win……provides a
baseline
– There are no islands!!!!
• Open about learning curve
– We are not recreating the wheel
– It is a standard
• Establish a Grass Roots Advisory Group
– Feedback is critical
• Education, education, education……outreach, outreach, outreach
– Events, Ground Breakings, Ribbon Cuttings, Press Events, Open Houses,
Neighborhood Meetings, etc…
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Multi modal options have only been a priority since mid 2007
Speak to the need for purchasing our own street sweeper…….now it is worth the time and money spent. Cross training Ops StaffCurrently, street sweeping contract and use smaller Ops vehicles with blades
Road diets have not taken any maintenance responsibility away from the City but shifted some maintenance to other areas
Road diets have not taken any maintenance responsibility away from the City but shifted some maintenance to other areas