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As of 2024-2025, Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) is in the midst of an update to the city's comprehensive greenways plan, focused on implementation. This will include an update to the tally of trail mileage by Marion County township, shown in the graphic here at 2014. Things haven't changed much for the southern three townships since that time.
Learn more about trail improvements in the context of Indy's Southside:
Full Circle Greenways Master Plan (most recent master plan, released in 2014)
Community Powered Infrastructure - A framework and application for three distinct Indy DPW programs: Tactical Urbanism; Art in the Right-of-Way; and Indianapolis Neighborhood Infrastructure Project
In The News
In The News
Construction Begins To Reduce Lanes, Add Trail to Madison Ave
Construction Begins To Reduce Lanes, Add Trail to Madison Ave
The first section of a multi-phase project to reduce vehicle lanes and build toward the Interurban Trail began in late June 2025. The segment of Madison Avenue, from Ray Street to Pleasant Run Parkway is expected in construction through 2026.
Read more:
WRTV, 6/30/25
Photo credit: WRTV
Engagement Begins for Indy's Greenways Strategic Implementation Plan
Engagement Begins for Indy's Greenways Strategic Implementation Plan
As of April 2025, public engagement efforts are beginning within the City of Indianapolis effort to roll-out its "Greenways Strategic Implementation Plan", a tactical plan which builds upon the current Indy Greenways Full Circle Master Plan (completed in 2014).
This is the Southside's opportunity to share our priorities within the City's planning process.
Read more:
City website: Greenway Strategic Implementation Plan
Public meetings: 5/5/2025 and 5/6/2025
MirrorIndy, 4/26/25
Rail-to-Trail potential along southwest side's Kentucky Ave
Rail-to-Trail potential along southwest side's Kentucky Ave
The unused rail route will revert to its original owners (meaning coordination with adjacent properties), and Indy DMD has expressed interest in acquiring the tract for a trail (generally between Warman Ave and about Harding Street).
Read more:
Photo credit: Mirror Indy
Madison Ave to receive road diet and trail from Ray St - Hanna Ave
Madison Ave to receive road diet and trail from Ray St - Hanna Ave
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