It's a busy month in the active transportation world! Don't miss the list of webinars and events happening now and throughout the rest of September at the bottom of this email! |
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Health by Design is so grateful for all the people and organizations collaborating on our mission who make our coalition what it is today. To celebrate 15 years working alongside all of you, we are hosting a gathering for partners, past and present! Join us Wednesday, September 29 from 4-6 p.m. at the English Foundation Building (615 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis, IN 46204) for connection and refreshments in the courtyard. RSVP ahead of time here!
The courtyard is directly accessible via Ogden Street. We are located along the Cultural Trail and accessible via IndyGo! Bike and car parking is available at the building as well. We can't wait to see you there!
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September 22 is Car Free Day |
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Are you planning to celebrate? Commuter Connect is collecting pledges from Central Indiana residents who are going Car Free on Sept. 22. Sign your pledge here! Commuter Connect and CIRTA will also be hosting a Car Free Corporate Challenge to reward organizations with the largest number of employees who take the pledge!
Bike Indianapolis is joining in the morning and lunch rush celebration for active commuters in the downtown area at Monument Circle. How are you planning to celebrate? If your organization or city is celebrating Car Free Day, we want to hear about it and help spread the word! Respond to this email or email mbyers@hbdin.org directly to share your Car Free Day Celebrations.
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Indianapolis Adopts Transit-Oriented Development Updates |
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Last week, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved updates to Indy ReZone that enable Transit-Oriented Development surrounding bus-rapid transit routes in Indianapolis. These amendments add design standards that support walkability, improved streetscapes, and better residential and commercial design. They also revise development standards to encourage infill-housing development and an array of housing types that will support greater housing diversity and affordability. Health by Design congratulates our friends at the Department of Metropolitan Development, Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, and IndyGo for their efforts toward this monumental change! Read more in the Indianapolis Star or Indianapolis Business Journal.
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The Indianapolis Cultural Trail, in partnership with Indy Jazz Fest, invites you to Let’s Get Excited! This kickoff to Indy Jazz Fest includes live music, a mini art fair, and plenty of greenspace to spread out and enjoy one of the last summer evenings of 2021. The event is also a celebration of the new expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, which is an active living resource in the downtown area. Health by Design is excited to be a sponsor for this event in support of local trails!
Here’s what you need to know:
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What: Let’s Get Excited! is a free, family-friendly community celebration kicking-off Indy Jazz Fest 2021.
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Who: the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in partnership with Indy Jazz Fest.
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When: Wednesday, September 15 at 5:30
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Where: Richard G. Lugar Plaza (south side of City-County Building) 200 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
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How to get there:
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Walk, bike, or roll! Positioned along the Cultural Trail, Lugar Plaza is easily accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists, with several nearby Pacers Bikeshare stations and plenty of bike parking if you decide to pedal your own set of wheels.
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Hop on the bus! IndyGo’s Carson Transit Center is just steps away across Washington Street.
- There is also metered street parking, and structured parking is also available for $4 at the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage, one block south of the plaza where Alabama Street meets Maryland Street.
See you there!
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Indiana Disability Justice is conducting a survey for people with disabilities to provide input on the following questions:
- Are adults with disabilities in Indiana experiencing sexual violence, sexual harassment, and bodily restriction?
- Do adults with disabilities in Indiana have access to information about bodily autonomy, sexuality, and supported sexual and romantic decision-making?
- What do adults with disabilities want and need to feel autonomy in their bodies and sexuality?
You can take the survey here, feel free to share with friends and colleagues!
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On August 5th, NABSA released the second annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America. The 2020 report quantifies the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shared micromobility and demonstrates the industry’s response and resilience during this time to provide essential mobility services. The report also compares trends from 2019 and presents new research that shows the impact of the industry in North America. Read the report in English or Spanish here.
[Image description: The report cover for NABSA's 2nd Annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report. Behind that title is a two-dimensional image of stick figure people riding scooters and bikes on a road and greenway.]
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Start planning for Walk to School Day!
Walk to School Day is October 6 this year! You can review materials from Bike/Walk to School and Safe Routes Partnership to learn about tips and strategies to help students stay active and safe on their daily commutes.
[Image description: A green logo. Bold white letters say "Walk to School Day," but the L in Walk is made up of a person as the tall part of the L and a crosswalk stripe as the bottom of the L.]
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Centers of Wellness for Urban Women's Sisters Together hosts monthly group walks around Indianapolis. Their next walk will be Saturday, September 11th at 9am, meeting at Brookside Park. No sign up required, just look for the Sisters Together sign!
If you're interested in becoming a walking leader and promoting activity and connection in your neighborhood, email info@cwuwonline.org!
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Free Toolkit to Integrate Health and Equity into Comprehensive Plans:
This resource from APA "will help planners integrate health and equity in their comprehensive plan and plan-making processes. The toolkit builds on APA’s Comprehensive Plan Standards for Sustaining Places initiative, which established a framework for addressing sustainability through comprehensive plans. Among the 10 components of this framework, the toolkit focuses on Interwoven Equity, Healthy Communities, and Authentic Participation components."
[Image description: A report cover for "Toolkit to Integrate Health and Equity Into Comprehensive Plans: Using the Sustaining Places-Best Practices for Comprehensive Plans Framework" by Sagar Shah, PhD, AICP, and Brittany Wong. Published by the American Planning Association.]
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Upcoming HbD Virtual Meetings
Transit/COVID-19 Best Practices & Coordination Meeting
Friday, September 17| 8:30-9:45 am
Health Equity Action Team Meeting
Thursday, September 23| 1:30-3 pm
Program and Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 28| 9-10:30 am
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Partner Opportunities:
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Public Input:
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Indianapolis MPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan open for comment
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America Walks Walking Advocacy Survey (To identify organizations that support walking)
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New Indiana Heritage Trail Input Survey
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Beyond ADA Draft Policy, Public comment to IndyGo (due 9/8)
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Indiana Disability Justice Survey on Bodily Autonomy
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People for Bikes Community Survey (Open to anyone, you could win a bike!)
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University Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility: Cycling Past 50 Nationwide Survey
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Downtown Indy Input Survey
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