The I-65/I-70 Inner Loop in downtown Indianapolis is nearing the end of its lifespan. It must be rebuilt from the ground up. This presents us with an enormous opportunity to rethink and transform the downtown interstate paths that cut through the state’s largest economic engine—its capital city.

We appreciate that INDOT has listened to the Rethink Coalition and the community and taken major steps to revise its design for the North Split. However, we believe more must be done to benefit our communities and our economy. That’s why we’re calling upon the State of Indiana and INDOT to embrace all four of these fundamental principles:

1. No above-grade walls.
2. No expansion of existing number of through lanes.
3. Increased connectivity between neighborhoods and areas of commerce divided by the interstates.
4. Increased opportunities for inclusive economic development along the path of the interstates.