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I-70
Controversial legislation could lead to truck-only toll lanes on I-70
April 9, 2011
Chris O'MalleyTruck-only toll lanes along Interstate 70 are among potential projects that could result from a controversial bill that would
allow the governor to authorize toll roads without an OK from the Legislature.
MoreKey road projects await busy INDOT
January 1, 2011
Chris O'MalleyThe ongoing rehab of Interstate 465 will continue to be the biggest highway project in the metro area in 2011, but the rebuilding
of an 11-mile segment on the west side could be all but finished by the end of the year—just when other significant
highway projects will get under way in the metro area.
MoreKey city highway to be closed for beautification project
July 23, 2010
Chris O'MalleyCommuters and truckers could get an all-day headache when Interstate 70 closes in October to allow Eli Lilly and Keep Indianapolis
Beautiful to spruce up part of the city.
MoreInterstate 70 shortcut getting an obstacle
May 18, 2010
Chris O'MalleyINDOT plans to put a traffic signal on a well-known west-side shortcut from Interstate 465 southbound to I-70 East, a move
stemming from the rebuilding of Sam Jones Expressway.
MoreMeetings start public discussion of regional transit plan
February 16, 2010
Indy Connect will hold its first public forum Tuesday evening to begin the process of gathering public input on a regional
transportation plan that proposes raising taxes to build a light-rail line, improve bus service and expand roadways.
MoreSuburban counties building outer loop to avoid Indianapolis
November 7, 2009
Chris O'MalleyCounties wanting to speed traffic among suburbs are building highways to avoid having to travel into Indianapolis. The result,
a 100-mile outer loop beyond Interstate 465, won't be completed for years, and it won't be built to consistent standards,
but it might help ease congestion.
MoreI-465 bridge in Indianapolis reopens after blast
October 25, 2009
Associated PressThe left eastbound lane over the eastbound bridge and the Interstate 69 southbound ramp to I-465 southbound will remain closed
through midweek as crews continue repair work.
MoreProject manager named for I-70 beautification
May 25, 2009
Cripe Architects and Engineers has been named lead consultant on a $2 million project to beautify five Interstate 70 interchanges.
MoreProposed highway could ease congestion, but transit backers say it won't
November 20, 2006
Chris O'MalleyA 2005 study for the state says an outer highway loop-like the one Gov. Mitch Daniels proposed Nov. 9-would reduce traffic
northeast of the city, potentially splashing cold water on a rapid transit plan. But supporters aren't backing down.
MoreEast-side businesses fear 'black hole' from 10-month I-70 project
November 13, 2006
Chris O'MalleyThe rebuilding of Interstate 70 between downtown and Interstate 465 six miles to the east, starting in February, threatens
to devastate a part of town already struggling economically, businesses and community groups warn.
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The basic idea of nice apartments with parking and retail is a good one, but this design seems overwhelmingly big/tall for Broad Ripple. The size could be disguised a bit with lots of big trees/landscaping, but the complex is too massive to blend in easily. That section of canal between College and Westfield will also need to be upgraded on both sides. Nice apartments facing onto a nice promenade with shade trees/plantings could bring together the canal towpath/Monon recreation, the outdoor seating at existing restaurants, and this project into something that upgrades the whole area. A plan for the whole stretch makes more sense than facing nice new housing onto what looks like a ditch. Is there a plan? Does the public have input? Who pays? The apartment idea seems to be reasonable, but Whole Foods is not a good idea for appropriate retail. Besides the store being physically too big, there are already Fresh Market at 54xCollege and Whole Foods in Nora for fancy groceries. Good Earth and Kroger are within walking distance of the Shell site. There are at least 7 grocery stores within a safe bike ride. Whole Foods would add nothing but traffic congestion. This design is on the right track, but there needs to be more work done to ensure that it blends in with and enhances the existing community. A project that large will set a tone for that whole part of town. It could be a real asset, but only if done right.
I did not move to Zionsville to live in Carmel. This and the subsequent developments to follow will ensure a vanilla uniformity of strip malls and apartment buildings as we seek to bring our town down to the least common denominator. We were warned before recent elections that pro-development council members would make sure their friends (landowners and developers) would be able to make their millions off of the exploitation of Zionsville. Why in God's name would we sell out the best preserved small town in the State of Indiana?