From the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization | July 13, 2018
Franklin Mayor receives $2M
On June 15, MPO Executive Director Anna Gremling presented Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett with a check for $2 million in federal funding to go towards the Yandes Street brick reconstruction and school zone flashing beacons. Read More!
Great Urban Parks Campaign
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) launched the Great Urban Parks Campaign grant opportunity in 2015 with the primary purpose of improving environmental and social outcomes in underserved communities through promoting and advancing green stormwater infrastructure projects within parks. Read for more. Applications due: August 3, 2018.
Pedal & Park at Indy Crit this Weekend
This weekend, Pedal & Park will be parking bicycles for free during the Indy Crit Bicycle Festival . Check it out!
I-465 Pavement Patching
Look out for slow evening late-night and weekend traffic on I-465 between I-69 & I-70 on the east side. Work will happen during weekends from July 12 through October. Click for more.
Southwest Side I-465 Pavement / Bridge Repairs
Pavement and bridge repairs on I-465's southwest side will begin in September. Click for more.
MPO Staff Updates
Jennifer Higginbotham was recently promoted to Principal Planner to head up the Long Range Transportation Planning section for the MPO. Jennifer's main responsibilities will be oversight of the regional transportation planning processes.
The MPO recently said goodbye to Nathaniel Simmons. Nathaniel worked for the MPO as an intern and later as a graduate assistant while completing his Master’s degree in urban planning from Ball State. He is excited to begin working for the City of Indianapolis in the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services!
Enjoy Summer but Be Safe in the Heat!
UPCOMING IRTC MEETING DATES
Check out the MPO's Calendar for upcoming meeting dates of the Indianapolis Regional Transportation Council and its Committees. All locations are accessible by public transportation.

  • Administrative Committee - July 27, at 9am at IndyGo, in the Board Room, 1501 West Washington St, Indianapolis
  • Technical Committee - August 8, at 9am at MIBOR Realtor Association, 1912 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Policy Committee - August 22, at 9am at MIBOR Realtor Association, 1912 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202