From the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization | June 1, 2018
The MPO's New Intern
The MPO welcomes Trevor Preddy, our new summer intern. Currently enrolled at Ball State University, Trevor will be doing analysis and helping out on various projects while he's here at the MPO.
IRTC - May 23 Meeting Recap
At the May 23, 2018  Indianapolis Regional Transportation Council (IRTC) Policy Committee meeting, the council:
  • approved meeting minutes from February 21, 2018
  • approved 2nd Quarter amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program
  • approved the 2022-2023 Illustrative Recommendations for the IRTIP, recommending $61.5M in funding for 31 projects
  • approved revisions to IRTIP project scoring criteria
  • approved an updated Public Involvement Plan
  • approved the list of required 2019 IRTC Membership Dues
  • approved a resolution requesting that the White House's Rebuilding America's Infrastructure Plan continue the existing 80/20 local match percentage for federal funding in projects
  • received a presentation from MPO Director Anna Gremling on the IRTIP annual allocation
  • heard a presentation from the IU Public Policy Institute's Drew Klacik on regional data and performance regarding demographics, collaboration, entrepreneurism, and workforce
  • received an update on the MPO's Strategic Plan

Official minutes for the May 23 meeting will be posted on the website after they are approved at the  August 22 Policy Committee Meeting. Meeting packet information for future and past meetings can be found on the Agendas & Minutes page of the website.
Construction Announcements
Construction on IndyGo's Red Line will begin on June 4. For details and a 3-week look ahead at construction activities, visit the project website.
I-65 on the northwest side of downtown Indianapolis and southbound I-65 at the northwest I-465 interchange will both be closed for bridge rehabs from June 1 - August 5.
Environmental Justice Areas
In 2016 the MPO created a Vulnerable Populations map, identifying Environmental Justice (EJ) areas, or areas with concentrations of disadvantaged populations in Central Indiana. Check out the online map and see how your area (and the rest of our region) rates.
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 - June 1 at 9am at IndyGo, in the Board Room, 1501 West Washington St, Indianapolis
  • Joint Technical/Policy Committee - June 13 at 9am at INDOT Traffic Management Center, 8620 E 21st St, Indianapolis
  • 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
  • Policy Committee - August 22 at 9am at MIBOR Realtor Association, 1912 N Meridian St, Indianapolis