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Archive for the ‘News from HbD’ Category
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
As you’ve likely heard, Indy Connect, Central Indiana’s Transportation Initiative, recently launched. Because this process will shape the planning and implementation of our formal long range plan, it is critical that the voices of all citizens are heard! Our input is vital to ensure that this continued investment in our transportation network includes legitimate options for all users - pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation users, as well as motorists - regardless of age or ability. Having comprehensive transportation options in our communities provides citizens the opportunity to walk, bike, and/or use transit for getting around, thus increasing physical activity, reducing pollutants, improving access to services, and enhancing a sense of community among neighbors.
The Health by Design coalition wants to ensure that all Central Indiana citizens know about this public input process and that everyone who wants to participate is able to do so! There are several ways that people can provide feedback, based on what works best for them:
- Visit Indy Connect online (www.indyconnect.org) to submit comments
- Use the bilingual phone line (317-327-8601)
- Attend one of the remaining public meetings (www.indyconnect.org/events.htm)
- Submit hand-written comments (address available online)
- Contact Indy Connect to request a presentation/meeting with a group
We have developed talking points for your use, if helpful, and there are additional materials on the Projects page. Thanks for getting engaged and spreading the word!
Tags: Cycling, Public Input, Transit, Walkability
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
The Indiana Complete Streets Campaign launched successfully last month, and statewide legislation (HB 1182) was introduced in the General Assembly. The original language has been amended significantly, but there is still much to be gained by passing this bill! We’re now awaiting a Senate hearing, and need your support to keep things moving forward. Visit the Campaign website to learn more, join the campaign, and to take advocacy actions. Together we will ensure that Indiana’s transportation network is designed and operated to enable safe access for all users - pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities – in moving along and across roadways.
 
Complete Streets in Bloomington, IN
Tags: AARP, Complete Streets, Transit, Walkability
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Happy New Year! Hopefully 2010 is off to a great start for you!
The deadline for submitting comments to the Indianapolis MPO on its Public Participation Plan has been extended to Friday, January 15th. The Public Participation Plan is the document which provides the public participation requirements for the transportation planning process within the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Area. Public comments should be directed to Anna M. Tyszkiewicz (317.327.5487, atyszkie@indy.gov). We anticipate many MPO activities related to transit in 2010, so this is a good way to offer your first bit of input!
The 2010 HbD calendar is already loaded with several great events and conferences. Be sure to keep an eye on it regularly for the latest updates and additions, and be sure to let me know of things you’d like included.
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Mark your calendars for Communities at the Crossroads XII, Doing More with Less: Investing in Quality of Life in Challenging Fiscal Times to be held February 19 th. This year, there is also a call for posters for this event!
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Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and members of his staff and city departments will hold a Mayor’s Night Out Question and Answer Forum on the Near Eastside next Monday, January 11 th, from 6-7 PM, at Emerson Avenue Baptist Church (308 N Emerson Ave.).
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The Indiana High Speed Rail Association is hosting a luncheon on Friday, January 29 th at 11:30 AM, at the Gary/Chicago International Airport. Business and government leaders are invited to hear from Joseph A. Szabo, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, about the high-speed rail system proposed for the Midwestern United States and the economic benefits of the system.
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Applications are being accepted through January 20 th for the Built Environment Assessment Training (BEAT) Institute, to be held June 13-18 in Philadelphia, PA. The goals of the BEAT Institute are: 1) to prepare investigators and practitioners to use both observational and self-report measures of nutrition and activity environments and related behavioral assessments through lectures, fieldwork, hands-on skills, group work and individual consultation with BEAT faculty, and 2) to increase the number of professionals qualified to conduct built environment assessments for nutrition and physical activity.
Tags: Events, Public Input, Training Opps
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
 Hello. My name is Jamison Hutchins, and I am going to be working with Health by Design through next July. I have been matched with HbD through an exciting Americorps program called Public Allies, which is focused on building leaderships skills via community engagement and experience in the non-profit sector. I grew up in the Indianapolis area until about 5 years ago when I ventured out to Montana to attend school…and enjoy the Rocky Mountains. It was in Missoula that I was awakened to the benefits of a community focused on making sure that bikers and pedestrians shared the same benefits and safeties as car dwellers. These next ten months are going to be a great opportunity to work towards creating a healthier and less car-dependent environment here in central Indiana. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to help, or you just want to talk over a cup of coffee.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
An exhibit, featuring the work of Ball State students, faculty, and alumni from the College of Architecture and Planning is on display through mid-August at the at the Ball State Indianapolis Center (50 S. Meridian St.). The works highlights the economic development potential of proposed station areas along the planned light rail on the Nickel Plate Rail Line owned by the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority, from Noblesville to Union Station in downtown Indianapolis. Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.
On Friday, August 7th from 7 - 11 PM, Indy Cog, People for Urban Progress, Harnish Design, and Cardinal Cycles will be hosting an event at the Murphy Arts Building in Fountain Square to promote a bike messenger bag that is made from re-purposed material from the roof of the RCA/Hoosier Dome. There will be food, music, and entertainment; and it will be a great chance to connect with cyclists and the citizens of Indianapolis.
Tags: Cycling, Events, Transit
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
The recently held Complete Streets lecture and workshop were a huge success. More than 150 Hoosiers from around the state participated. Stay tuned for more details about how you can get involved and join in working towards policy development at the state and local level. Check out the summary of our event on the National Complete Streets Coalition blog and some input and analysis from Graeme, an attendee. Thanks again to AARP of Indiana, our event sponsor!
Update - Streetsblog included coverage of Indiana’s Complete Streets workshop as a network ’top pick’ on Wednesday! Awesome - thanks!
Tags: Complete Streets
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Won’t it be wonderful when Indianapolis is featured in an article like this?
Buses and Beyond: 10 Cities with Great Transit - From new light rails to buses with shuttles to the suburbs, these are the best U.S. public transit systems you never knew existed.
Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; and Grand Rapids, MI are featured. What is it going to take for us to get on board?
Tags: Transit
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Health by Design has joined the blogosphere! Stay tuned for coalition updates, events, research and news related to our priority goals! Thanks for visiting!
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