One community,
one connected future

We're residents of Indianapolis communities—Martindale-Brightwood, Old Northside, Kennedy-King, Near East Side—and frequent trail users uniting to create a vibrant 16th & Monon crossing: a welcoming, people-centered space that connects our communities and supports thriving local businesses.

Why this, why now
Monon × 16th
The 16th & Monon intersection where residents are uniting across four communities to create welcoming infrastructure and vibrant, people-centered spaces.

What we're working toward

Indianapolis residents and frequent trail users finding our unified voice to create a vibrant, people-centered intersection that connects our communities, celebrates local culture, and supports thriving businesses.

01

Safe crossing infrastructure

HAWK signals, concrete islands, diamond barriers, and bike lanes to slow traffic and protect people crossing the Monon Trail at 16th Street.

02

Thoughtful green space use

Using green areas around the Monon to create a sense of place, make people visible, promote local culture, and naturally calm traffic through people-centered design.

03

Community events & activation

Festivals, fitness activities, and cultural events that bring people to the area, support local businesses, and make this a destination along the Monon.

04

Trail amenities & access

Lighting, trash cans, water fountains, dog stations, bike maintenance spots, and improved trail access to make this a functional, welcoming public space.

05

Economic development

Supporting local businesses along the Monon corridor through increased foot traffic, events, and creating an environment where commerce and community thrive together.

06

Unified community voice

Residents and frequent trail users coming together to speak with one voice—because together we're stronger and our vision will be heard.

Our opportunity

  • • Create a welcoming intersection where people connect across communities
  • • Build safe spaces where kids and families can enjoy the Monon together
  • • Unite residents and frequent trail users with a strong, collective voice
  • • Demonstrate what's possible when residents shape their own community

Why now

  • • Re-development of 16th Street gives us a voice in creating our future
  • • Lewis Street redevelopment opens exciting opportunities for connectivity
  • • Together we can create a model for people-centered community spaces
  • • This is our chance to build economic vitality and cultural connections
Communities united Martindale‑Brightwood Old Northside Kennedy‑King Near East Side Frequent Trail Users

Add your voice

Spread across neighborhoods and the trail, we're now finding our unified voice. Join residents and frequent trail users who are building a vibrant, connected future at 16th & Monon.

Together, we're creating something special

Our vision for 16th & Monon

A people-centered intersection with safety infrastructure, community spaces, and thriving local businesses

🚦

HAWK signals

Push-button crossing signals that stop traffic for safe trail crossings

🚴

Protected bike lanes

Separated cycling infrastructure similar to 22nd Street

🎉

Community festivals

16th Street events with fitness activities and local business support

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Vibrant green spaces

People-centered design that creates culture and calms traffic

Building momentum

  • • Four neighborhoods uniting around our intersection
  • • Growing list of resident supporters
  • • Strong partnerships with local organizations
  • • Active engagement with DPW during street reconstruction

What success looks like

  • • Kids and families enjoying the Monon together with confidence
  • • A welcoming intersection that creates a sense of place
  • • Resident vision brought to life in the final designs
  • • Thriving local businesses and vibrant cultural events along the corridor

How you can help

Show up & speak up

  • • Attend our meetings and planning sessions
  • • Share your vision and ideas for the intersection
  • • Help organize or participate in community events

Practical support

  • • Connect us with local schools, businesses, or organizations
  • • Help with tactical urbanism demonstrations
  • • Share this project with fellow residents who want vibrant community spaces
  • • Park on 16th Street to help calm traffic
Now

Building our coalition

Growing our unified voice across neighborhoods and frequent trail users. Add your name, attend our meetings, and share your vision for a connected, thriving intersection.

Next

Advocacy & demonstration

Engaging with planning processes, exploring tactical urbanism, and showing what's possible when residents unite to create vibrant community spaces.

Long Term

Permanent improvements

HAWK signals, protected bike lanes, traffic calming infrastructure, and a thriving cultural corridor that connects our communities.