Indy leaders voting to adopt city’s first pedestrian plan

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A plan to make Indianapolis more pedestrian friendly may become reality.

The Metropolitan Development Commission will vote Wednesday at 1 p.m. to adopt the city’s first pedestrian plan.

The city is adding more sidewalks as part of its walk ways initiative, which is being paid for with a $135,000 grant from the CDC.

City leaders said improved walkways will create not only a more desirable city, but a healthier one.

“Completing the city’s first pedestrian plan and having it adopted into the comprehensive plan is a huge accomplishment for the long-term health, sustainability and vibrancy of Marion County,” said Kim Irwin, director of Health by Design. “The plan includes recommendations for policies, programs and procedures that will ensure safety and access for everyone who lives in and visits Indianapolis.”

The plan will eventually be used to guide future infrastructure investments.

Below is the full plan from the Metropolitan Development Commission.