Indianapolis Regional Pedestrian Plan

Resources - Pedestrian Planning Efforts

The following list of resources is a small representation of the variety and quantity of current information regarding inter-modal transportation, and its relationship to health, land use and quality of life.  Therefore the following list is not and can not be comprehensive.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Modes of Transportation

link to their web site

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Indiana Trails Inventory

link to their web site

Join the Hoosier Rails-to-Trails List Serve

link to their web site

join the list serve

The Hoosier Rails-to-Trails Council  is a state-wide, not-for-profit, citizens' rail-trail advocacy and assistance group.

For more information about the Benefits of Pedestrian Improvements, view the links below:
Summary of Indiana Trails Study as pdf (hint: right-click link and "save target as" to save onto your computer)
Summary Power Point Show of Indiana Trails Study as pdf (hint: right-click link and "save target as"  to save onto your computer)
Link to the Indiana Trails Study (by the Eppley Institute of Indiana University)
Link to Indianapolis Star Article: more than just a walk in the park
Link to pdf of Lindsey Article on public choices and property values
Link to the Pennsy Trail and Its Relationship to an Economic Vision for the Eastside of Indianapolis (related)
Link to Hoosier Rails to Trails Council/Trail Benefits Page
Link to Trails for Health/a Center for Disease Control Page
Link to Indy Star Article on Monon Development in Carmel