Stories tagged with "city streets"

Indianapolis attacks city street cracks by Tom Spalding

After coming up with a better way to fix a pothole, city leaders today announced they’re going to spend some money on a better way to prevent them in the first place.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM in Communities

Marathon to tie up streets Saturday by Kevin Oneal

Runners will take over most of the north half of Indianapolis on Saturday, and motorists are going to have to give the runners the right of way for several hours until the race is... – Nov 03, 2009 at 9:56 AM in Communities

I-465 closures to continue into work week by indystar

Eastbound and southbound I-465 closures on Indianapolis’ Northeastside are expected to continue into the work week, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Saturday... – Oct 25, 2009 at 1:03 AM in News

I-465 closures to continue into work week by indystar

Eastbound and southbound I-465 closures on Indianapolis’ Northeastside are expected to continue into the work week, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Saturday... – Oct 24, 2009 at 7:55 PM in News

Ft. Wayne plans 100 downtown bike racks by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne’s mayor wants to make bicycling more convenient by adding more than 100 bike racks around the city’s downtown. Mayor Tom Henry says public comment has... – Oct 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM in Communities

Look before leaping into water deal by indystar

In evaluating whether the city should further pursue a proposal to have an outside company operate its water and sewer systems, it’s helpful to understand where the community... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Water company deal could be a win-win for Indy, Ballard by indystar

If he can pull off a deal — and, more important, if he can pull it off right — Mayor Greg Ballard will have a monumental and long-lasting policy victory to take to... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Matthew Tully

Water company deal could be a win-win for Indy and Ballard by indystar

If he can pull off a deal — and, more important, if he can pull it off right — Mayor Greg Ballard will have a monumental and long-lasting policy victory to take to... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM in Matthew Tully

I-70 EB at north split to remain closed by indystar

A semi overturned in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the north split, detouring traffic. Indiana State Police said the accident occurred in the 2 p.m. hour about a mile... – Sep 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Communities

Mayor trims the city's fat, lives up to promises by indystar

City government in Chicago was essentially closed for business one weekday last month. Residents couldn’t check out books from public libraries. Garbage trucks didn’t... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

IndyGo's challenge: Dump the Pump for a day by Deantae Prince

National campaign urges drivers to give public transportation a chance IndyGo is hoping motorists will exchange their car keys for a bus pass today. In Indianapolis and other... – Jun 18, 2009 at 2:39 AM in Marion County

Attack on single-payer plan supported by big corporations by indystar

Thank you for publishing Fran Quigley’s fine column regarding the recent rally for single-payer health care (“Health-care fight hits city streets,” June 1). I am... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Group puts city on the road to long-term thinking by indystar

It didn’t attract much attention, but a meeting in a Downtown public school gym one night last week might have been the start of something big. Let’s hope it was.... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

City takes tough stand against bus benches by John Tuohy

Seats that ex-cop’s company uses for advertising called illegal, will be removed Former Indianapolis police officer Judd Green says he got tired of seeing elderly women... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:40 AM in Marion County

Faithful trace the footsteps of suffering by indystar

The Way of the Cross, a Good Friday staple, is among the most haunting Holy Week traditions. In Jerusalem, it’s performed along the traditional path Jesus took from his... – Apr 11, 2009 at 2:42 AM in Faith & Values

Council to consider higher fines, fees by indystar

Lawrence The City Council is scheduled to consider higher speeding fines and a tougher personal car sales law during its regular meeting Monday. The council also will introduce a... – Apr 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Mayor ignores basics while preparing to fly away by indystar

How can Mayor Greg Ballard blithely plan a trip to Brazil to explore clean energy solutions when he can’t even execute the simplest city service solutions that have been in... – Mar 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Kevin, Nick, Joe Jonas pop out in '3D' rockumentary by USA Today

In an early scene in Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, tween idols Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas are ambushed by a herd of squealing girls who surround their car and then... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:16 PM in Entertainment

Indy Parks to recycle used Christmas trees by indystar

Indianapolis parks officials will offer seven drop-off locations for Christmas tree recycling beginning Monday, the city announced this week.Indy Parks & Recreation chops the... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM in Communities

Indy's hybrid debate: local economy vs. fuel economy by Brendan Oshaughnessy

With U.S. automakers struggling, Mayor Greg Ballard’s decision to buy 85 imported hybrids drew sharp criticism Friday from Democrats who demanded an investigation into why a... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:19 PM in News