Welcome to the online resource for the

CARMEL

MULTIMODAL SYSTEM PLAN

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

The Creation of Places

  • Guide development opportunities towards node-based, transit-supportive placemaking in existing and developing districts.

  • Reinforce those nodes through linked transit and land use policies that guide viable market-driven strategies.

The Development of Place Connections

  • Commit to near-term continuance of the regional express bus to downtown Indianapolis with phased development of advanced rapid transit system connections to all regional destinations.

  • Develop a first phase introduction of a Central Circulator serving the Carmel Core while linking it to a new regional transit center.

  • Expand the bicycle and pedestrian network emphasizing linkages to the identified district and neighborhood nodes.

  • Develop a design and brand identity that is consistent with a high-quality user experience, a sustainable multimodal system within a 21st century community.

Implementation Strategies

The plan includes a funding and implementation strategy:

  • Pursue a locally funded system based on related development.

  • Implement based on federal guidelines to be eligible for possible federal funding and to integrate with regional efforts.

  • Investigate funding sources, which are included in the plan for reference.

Action Plan

  1. Adopt and integrate pertinent plans.

  2. Promote, advocate and implement the Regional Transit Connection and Phase 1 Circulator recommendations.

  3. Plan and design a Transit Center and its dependent Transit-Oriented District.

  4. Continue to support Green and Active Infrastructure.

  5. Take advantage of On-Going/As Needed Activities (Opportunistic Node & Corridor Development).

  6. F. Implement Phases 2 & 3 once success is established with Phase 1.

 

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