INDIANAPOLIS REGIONAL CENTER & METROPOLITAN PLANNING AREA Multi-Modal Corridor and Public Space Design Guidelines

Updated January 2009

A balanced transportation system and quality of life in the Indianapolis region are linked. The needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and automobile operators are valued equally. Providing transportation choice will enhance both the function and aesthetics of the region’s land uses and transportation system.

These Design Guidelines establish a common family of elements to assist the Central Indiana Region in becoming a network of diverse, walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly communities. Establishing guidelines for a balanced transportation system promotes safety and accessibility throughout the region. Ultimately, a balanced transportation system will provide access to home, work, education, commerce, and recreation through transportation choice. See Executive Summary here (pdf).

The IRTC approved the Multi-Modal Corridor and Public Space Design Guidelines in August 2008.  The Indianapolis MPO plans to request Metropolitan Development Commission approval in the near future.

 

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Indianapolis Regional Center & Metropolitan Planning Area
Multi-Modal Corridor and Public Space Design Guidelines

IRTC APPROVED THE GUIDELINES IN AUGUST 2008

 

A hardcopy of the document is available for review at the Indy MPO's offices at  200 East Washington Street, Room 1341, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3310.

Contact Tom Beck, Principal Planner, Multi-Modal, IndyMPO at (317) 327-5646 or by email at tjbeck@indygov.org
 

Entire Document all (pdf)

Executive Summary (pdf)

 

Download or View the document in sections:

Cover & Contents

Section 1: Introduction - all (pdf)

Section 2: Planning Guidelines - all (pdf)

      Multi-Modal Districts

      Multi-Modal Corridors

Multi-Modal Planning Guidelines Summary Table (11x17)

Section 3: Designing Guidelines - all (pdf)

or view the following sections individually:

Introduction & Concepts

BW	Bicycle Way
BTW	Bus Transit Way
CZ	Crossing Zone
FZ	Frontage Zone
MUW	Multi-Use Way
PAZ	Pedestrian Activity Zone
PW	Pedestrian Way
RTW	Rapid Transit Way
SZ	Separation Zone
SPZ	Street Parking Zone
VTW	Vehicle Travel Way

Designing Guidelines Summary Table (11x17)

Bibliography

 

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