Matt Mindrum, Indy Chamber CEO: Invest in downtown’s highways as a catalyst for growth

The state’s transportation agency recently released a draft of its two-year “ProPEL Indy” study, which seeks to gather public input to inform the next two decades of investment in our interstate system.

Particular attention is given to downtown Indianapolis, given the critical condition of its infrastructure and the potential impact of investment in the economic engine of our city, region and state.

As the Indiana Department of Transportation considers its path forward, we must reframe the conversation. This is not a roads project. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest boldly in infrastructure that will unlock the next 50 years of growth and development in our region.