City Considers Turning Downtown Streets Over To Cyclists, Pedestrians

Indianapolis is considering a $15 million to $20 million walking, skating and biking path of a dimension unparalleled in the United States

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May 24, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Residents and officials are deciding whether to drastically change Downtown by creating paths for bikers, skaters, walkers and joggers, eliminating traffic lanes on some major arteries in the process. Experts say the city's decision isn't only about cosmetics. It's about changing Downtown from a car-driven one to a destination for health-conscious residents and new companies.

Thanks to Michael Dudley

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