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Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm

posted: Aug. 16, 2013

There's a lot of news in the Ripple:

This week we have news on the Meridian Bridge, Cornell Avenue and other projects plus a Labor Day run in the Ripple. Finally, a timely safety hearing is scheduled. And lots more. Here we go:

Meridian Street Bridge Project Nears Completion

The Meridian Street Bridge over White River is again open to four lanes of traffic. The City will continue to do some work under the bridge but it will remain open to traffic through this work. They expect all work to be complete by the end of August weather pending.

Comment Period Extended for Corps Flood Damage Reduction Project

At the Indianapolis Department of Public Works' request, the Army Corps of Engineers has extended the comment period for the Final Scoping Environmental Impact Statement for the project until September 6, 2013. Residents are encouraged to read the documents before attending one of the three DPW sponsored open houses. All three open houses will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian Street (Lilly Room). Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5-7pm, Thursday, Aug. 22, 1-3pm, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10-noon.

Copies of the FDSEIS are available for review and at http://bit.ly/indynorthlevee and in the Indianapolis Public Library, 40 E. St. Clair St. All public comments should be submitted by residents to the Corps via the project website. Mail written comments to Colonel Luke T. Leonard, District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, PO Box 59, Attn: CELRL-PM-P-E, Louisville, KY 40201

Cornell Avenue resurfacing begins

Work was scheduled to start last week on the Cornell Avenue surfacing. As the City started the drainage repairs, they will better know a closure schedule. Drainage improvements can be complicated so they ask that resident and business owners be patient as they determine the closure schedule. RebuildIndy Facebook and @IndyDPW Twitter pages will detail closure information moving forward.

Thanks to Leslie Gordon of the Department of Public Works for the updates.

Piano Playing in the Ripple

Did you enjoying the piano which was part of Go Ahead and Play. This was a project of the Women's Fund of Central Indiana which placed the Art Rocks Piano at the Monon Trail Shelter (north of 65th). Thanks to artists Vandra Pentecost and Broad Ripple Art Fair participants. The sponsor was Apparatus and the piano was donated by Mary Davidsen. Thanks Mary!

There were 19 other pianos placed around the region. Go Ahead and Play was a public art project lead by 6th-12th grade students using their talent. It was completely a student-guided project. The pianos were there from August 1-18, 2013.

State Representative Holds Safety Forum, Backs Amtrak Service to Chicago

State Representative Christina Hale will host a public safety meet up on September 6, 2013, in the Nora Library Branch, 8625 Guilford Avenue. She also recently weighed in on Amtrak's plan to end train service to Chicago unless the state subsidizes it.

The safety meeting is from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information on the Amtrak to Chicago issue, see the National Association of Railroad Passengers Association on Facebook or my new website, Hoosiers for Passenger Rail (also on Facebook). Service could end October 1.

Ripple Effect Run / Walk Set for Labor Day

The Ripple Effect is a 4 Mile Run/Walk that will highlight Broad Ripple village. The event will be on Labor Day (Sept 2, 2013) morning. The event will start at Broad Ripple Station near Broad Ripple Ave and Compton Street. The event will finish near Winthrop and Westfield Blvd. Parking is available in Broad Ripple High School lots and in surrounding neighborhoods. Note at press time the event did not have a sponsor. For more information, contact tuxbro@indy.rr.com

Ride Your Bike to the State Fair

Don't forget to ride your bike to the State Fair which closes on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Also, take the Fair Train including from the station on 71st. You can park for free at the Fair at the Pedal and Park lot.

Indy Connect Schedules Hearing on New Line which could serve Broad Ripple.

IndyConnect is having a hearing to comment on new rapid bus route service including a proposed Red Line which would serve Broad Ripple. A public comment hearing will be held Thursday August 22, 2013, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian Street. Funding is still needed for all the proposed lines. See www.indyconnect.org for details.

Upcoming in the Ripple (and environs)

August 16, 2013: Dig and discuss volunteer work in the rock garden at Holliday Park, 9 a.m.

August 16, 2013: IMA summer night movie, The Big Sleep

August 17, 2013: Artsparkle at Indianapolis Art Center

August 18, 2013: Last day of State Fair, State Fair Train, State Fair Pedal n Park

August 22, 2013: French club meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Coffee at Moe and Johnny's (54th and College). Details at www.meetup.com (see French clubs in Indianapolis)

August 23, 2013: IMA summer night movie, Rushmore

August 23, 2013: Broad Ripple Park summer outdoor rock concert with food trucks, microbrews with independent bands, 7 p.m.

August 24, 2013: Monon Trail bike ride from BR to downtown and back (details at www.meetup.com -- see Beginning and Intermediate Bicycling Organization)

August 30, 2013: Dig and discuss volunteer work in rock garden at Holliday Park, 9 a.m.

August 31-September 2, 2013: WARM Fest (details at www.warmfest.org)

August 30, 2013: Last IMA summer night movie

Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com

bill@broadripplegazette.com

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