From the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization | August 28, 2020
Mass Transit Magazine Announces 2020 40 Under 40
Each year, Mass Transit Magazine announces their 40 Under 40, an annual recognition noting outstanding young individuals making a difference in the public transit industry. In 2017, IMPO's very own Deputy Director Sean Northup was featured. This year, another central Indiana Hoosier has been recognized: Jerome Horne, a Ridership Experience Specialist with IndyGo. Learn more about Jerome and his love for transit here.
INDOT to Install Intersection Conflict Warning Systems
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will begin installing the first Intersection Conflict Warning Systems (IWCS) next week, two of which are in Central Indiana: one near Noblesville and another near Mooresville. These will improve safety at non-signalized, stop-controlled intersections, reducing severe crashes by up to 20-30%, according to the Federal Highway Administration. These systems work by alerting drivers of oncoming traffic at two-way, stop-controlled intersections by using vehicle detection under the pavement to trigger the system. For more information about these systems and information about where these are being installed, click here.
Inclusive Design Challenge
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has opened The Inclusive Design Challenge. The goal is to seek solutions to improve passenger vehicle accessibility, encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations, incentivize development of new designs and technologies, and tap into the creativity and knowledge of the disability community, researchers, advocates, and entrepreneurs. The total prize for this challenge is $5,000,000, with additional competition for up to ten $300,000 semifinalist awards. Stage 1 is open until October 30, 2020. Learn more here.
IndyGo Beginning to Balance Bus Stops
Some bus stops in Indianapolis are spaced too close together, causing buses to spend an excessive amount of time stopped for boarding and at red lights. As part of the Marion County Transit Plan, IndyGo is balancing the bus stops to allow for more efficient travel. There are several tools, videos, and an interactive map of stop updates that help explain bus stop balancing and to allow riders to be prepared and informed. For more information, click here.
UPCOMING IMPO MEETING DATES
Check out the IMPO's Calendar for upcoming meetings of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization and its Committees. The calendar will include meeting access details as available.
Executive Committee Meeting - September 25 at 9:00 am
Technical Committee Meeting - October 7 at 9:00 am
Policy Committee Meeting - October 21 at 9:00 am
The IMPO’s office is closed due to COVID-19. All members of the IMPO staff are all working remotely and continue with our normal activities. -- Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization
