…public transit for our metropolitan areas, intercity passenger rail or bus service connecting our communities, and widespread availability of trails and greenways for active transportation and recreation. It also means more efficient use of our land and natural resources, energy savings, and reduced global warming-causing carbon emissions.
State highways and interstates reach every county in Indiana, yet the state continues to focus its transportation spending on building new roads and expanding existing roads.
The result is that many state and local roads are poorly maintained, and that active transportation opportunities – transit, passenger rail, bicycling and walking paths and trails — are neglected and don’t satisfy the demand for these options.
How do we diversify our transportation system and produce sustainable mobility outcomes that Hoosiers desire? Read on for more information on the solutions that will benefit families, our economy and our environment.
The Governor's 2019 Next Level Connections program dedicates roughly
of the one billion dollars in new funding to road construction, while mass transit funding remains unchanged. Less than 4% of Indiana's annual transportation spending is dedicated to mass transit and other non-highway transportation alternatives.
A bright spot for active transportation is the state's commitment of
for trails.
Transportation accounts for
of the carbon dioxide emissions in Indiana, which has been proven to be a leading cause of global warming.
Utilize mass transit whenever possible. Walk or bike. Carpool.
Tell your state legislators and local officials to support more investment in sustainable transportation choices. See our Bill Watch page for more information.
