Indiana Avenue Safety Improvements

Provide Your Input!

As the City of Bloomington starts to consider safety improvements on the Indiana Avenue corridor, we want to ensure that the improvements represent what the community (you!) want and need. Complete the Project Scope and Objectives Survey by noon on Friday, June 28th: https://arcg.is/1Cqiae

You may also email your comments to Hank Duncan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at hank.duncan@bloomington.in.gov.

Project Information

To increase safety, connectivity, and accessibility along the Indiana Avenue corridor between downtown and the Indiana University campus, the City of Bloomington is considering protected bike infrastructure, pedestrian crossing improvements, and bus stop improvements. 

Project Area

• Interactive Project Area & Fatal and Serious Injury Crashes Map

• Southern Terminus: S Henderson St. & E Smith Ave.

• Northern Terminus: N Indiana Ave. & E 10th St.

Why Indiana Avenue?

• This corridor has experienced one of the highest amounts of severe traffic collisions in recent years within Bloomington. Since 2018, there have been nine traffic collisions along this corridor resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. With a codified goal of eliminating all traffic deaths and severe injuries on City of Bloomington roadways by 2039, there is a duty to act now to improve safety for all road users.

• Indiana Avenue is an essential connector for all residents, bridging downtown and the Indiana University campus. In its current state, there are gaps in the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit network that can be improved. All road users should be able to access these areas safely of Bloomington regardless of transportation mode.

Potential Benefits

• Increased safety for all road users: Studies show that protected bike lanes not only provide safety benefits for cyclists, but for all road users including drivers and pedestrians. 

• Connectivity: A southbound connection along Indiana Avenue for cyclists would provide much needed convenience and efficiency to travel to popular destinations.

• Accessibility and improved pedestrian crossings: In conjunction with a separate ongoing project aimed to improve pedestrian infrastructure along this corridor, this project will increase safety and accessibility for pedestrians crossing Indiana Avenue.

• A healthier and more sustainable Bloomington: Case studies around the world have shown that increased low-stress bike infrastructure leads to more residents cycling in their normal routine, which creates healthier habits and a more sustainable city.

How to be involved?

• Attend the Project Scope and Objectives meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30pm at the Sample Gates

• Fill out the project scope and objectives survey: https://arcg.is/1Cqiae

• Signup for updates about this project: https://forms.gle/aYm1ZTN1qY6ZsNbx5

Project Timeline

1. Informational Neighborhood Letter

Note: Letters mailed to businesses and residents within 300ft of the project area

2. First Public Meeting: Project Scope and Objectives - Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30pm at the Sample Gates

Note: Rain Date is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 5:30pm 

3. Second Public Meeting: Preliminary Design Review and Feedback - Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30pm

Note: Rain Date is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30pm

4. Third Public Meeting: Further Design Review and Feedback - Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30pm

Note: Rain Date is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30pm

4.Project Scope and Objectives Survey Period: Open until noon on Friday, June 28th.

5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission Review: Fall, 2024

6. Traffic Commission Review: Fall, 2024

6. Installation: Spring - Summer, 2025

Helpful Links

• Indiana Avenue project scope and objectives survey
• Indiana Avenue Project Update Form
• Indiana Avenue Traffic Counts