Health by Design

?? Purdue Road School Highlights ???Earlier this week, our team had some first-timers at Purdue Road School — a fantastic Indiana tradition that brings together federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials, and professionals from industry, consulting, and academia. Some of our favorite sessions included: ? Indiana’s First Glow-in-the-Dark Asphalt Greenway with Indianapolis Department of Public Works & CHA ?? Safer Streets with Asphalt Art with the City of South Bend - Municipal Government ??? Community Heights Neighborhood Organization + DPW Tactical Urbanism Project — We were proud to be listed on their partner slide for serving as their fiscal sponsor! We also enjoyed learning more about Prioritizing Transit Along the IndyGo Purple Line BRT — another partner organization doing innovative work serving as a national example for Bus Rapid Transit. Purdue Road School continues to inspire trailblazing ideas and collaborative solutions for safer, more connected streets. We’re excited to apply these insights moving forward.

??♀??? Our latest newsletter just dropped — and we’ve got some exciting updates cooking! ?? https://conta.cc/3FAv3A0 ? Indiana Walk & Bike Summit registration is LIVE — don’t wait, get signed up today! ? Our #VisionZero community engagement is rolling — follow along as we work toward safer streets for everyone. ? And so much more! Give it a read and stay in the loop. #ActiveLiving #VisionZero #WalkBikeSummit

The IMPO has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Intersection Safety Studies. This procurement will result in 15–20 Road Safety Audits on high crash intersection locations throughout our Metropolitan Planning Area. For more information see IndyMPO.gov/procurement.

Did you know that walkable streets can revitalize small towns, boost local businesses, and enhance community life? Join us and Main Street America for a dynamic conversation on how rural towns are using walkability to spark economic growth and create stronger, more connected communities. ??? Date: Thursday, April 17th ? Time: 2 p.m. Eastern Time ?? Location: https://lnkd.in/grefrN6s Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and take action! #AmericaWalks #MainStreetAmerica #WalkabilityMatters #RuralRevitalization #Webinar

Let's connect if you have any community events we can attend! (: If you can't connect with us in person, feel free to take our online survey : https://lnkd.in/gvF-GRdX.

?? Registration is LIVE for the Indiana Walk & Bike Summit! Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g7wmhQiS Join us May 20-22 at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis for what is shaping up to be an incredible event! Whether you're a transportation professional, an advocate for safer streets, or just passionate about walking and biking, this event is for you. Expect engaging discussions, hands-on mobile workshops, and inspiring speakers—all focused on making Indiana’s streets and trails safer, more accessible, and built for people. ? Sneak peek at what’s in store: ?? Bringing Bike Party to Indianapolis – Learn how fun, social rides can help build a stronger, more inclusive bike culture. ??♂? Sidewalk Love Pop-Up – A hands-on workshop that brings creative placemaking to sidewalks and public spaces. ?? Pavement Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Tactical Urbanism – Want to make an impact on your local streets? This session will show you how. ?? Film Screenings: Walkable USA – A powerful documentary about the impact of walkable cities + RIDE – a short film about Indy’s cycling scene by Wildstyle & Mark Latta. This is just the beginning—more agenda details and keynote speakers to be announced soon. Let’s move Indiana forward—together. #IndianaWalkBikeSummit #WalkBikeSummit #WalkableCities #BikeIndy #TacticalUrbanism #ActiveTransportation

??? We are so proud to be a part of the Rethink Coalition! Join them later this month for their 2nd workshop focusing on the Southeast Gateway ??????

?????? We’re hitting the streets for #VisionZero! ??In partnership with the City of Indianapolis - Department of Public Works (Indy DPW), we kicked off our first #VisionZero pop-ups at First Friday + the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center's Neighbor Power Indy events last weekend! ?? These interactive engagement pop-ups will continue through April, so keep an eye on the calendar for an event near you. In the meantime, share your thoughts by taking our online survey: ?? https://lnkd.in/gUuDB5MX Together, we can create safer streets for all Indy residents! ??♀???♂??? #SafeStreetsIndy #CommunityEngagement #TrafficSafety John Barth Andy Nielsen Derek Cahill City of Indianapolis AARP Bike Indianapolis Andrea Watts Marc McAleavey, MSW Taylor Firestine Marjorie Hennessy, AICP, LEED AP ND Iliana Enriquez City of Indianapolis City of Indianapolis - Department of Metropolitan Development Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)

From Indy to D.C.! ????? Health by Design & Indiana Public Health Association CEO Marc McAleavey, MSW joined our Board President, Chelsy Winters (Executive Director of Healthy Living Initiatives at YMCA of Greater Indianapolis), to connect with lawmakers, funders, and partners in the nation’s capital ???? Together, we’re building bridges and finding innovative solutions to advance public health, opportunity, and active communities—because policy shapes the places we live, work, and play! #HealthByDesign #AdvocacyInAction #StrongerTogether

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