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Round the Ripple - by Bill Malcolm

posted: Jul. 21, 2017

Rapid bus line moves forward

The Red Line rapid transit project which will run from the University of Indianapolis to downtown and up College Avenue to Broad Ripple continues with construction packages being put out to bid in August. There will be two packages: one for civil work and the other for station work.

Vendors are invited to bid on one or both. The IndyGo Board of Directors anticipates approving the final bid(s) in October with a groundbreaking before end of year, and service open in 2019.

IndyGo is committed to mitigating impacts to pedestrians, bicyclists, traffic and parking. As such, some restrictions and timing requirements will be included in the bid documents including but not limited to work restrictions for special events, a limit on consecutive intersections impacted at one time, and signage to redirect traffic to support business access.

Coming this summer and through groundbreaking, IndyGo will be connecting with corridor business owners and residents about the anticipated schedule and resources available during construction.

In addition, a dedicated construction hotline will open at the end of the year, the three corridor liaisons will continue outreach and serve as direct interface between work crews and the public. Later this month, a new Red Line website will launch with additional resources including a 3-week look-ahead construction schedule.

The Red Line is an element of the Marion County Transit Plan that will see a total 70% increase in public transit service by 2021 according to IndyGo.

Stretching 13 miles from Broad Ripple to the University of Indianapolis, the Red Line will serve as the frequent spine of the improved efficient grid network. More information about the upgraded service and route at www.IndyGo.net/RedLine . (We can do this.)

Carnival returning to the Ripple

Back this year by popular demand, the BRVA presents the Broad Ripple Carnival in Broad Ripple Park on August 11-13, 2017. The free four-day festival will celebrate the history of the area featuring carnival rides and games, food and drink, a craft beer garden, live entertainment and community booths. A history exhibit provided by Broad Ripple Gazette will be on display and Saturday will feature an artisan and vintage market provided by Indy Urban Flea.

According to Kent Springer of BRVA, over 10,000 people are expected to attend. For more information and the complete schedule and hours, visit broadripplecarnival.org

Sidewalk Sale Scheduled

On July 30, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. several area businesses will be having a sidewalk sale. Also, at the Hotel Broad Ripple there will be an Urban Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

IMA events noted

There is a lot happening at the Indianapolis Museum of Art including:

Indy Film Fest

Through July 23, 2017 Various Locations

Experience 10 days of independent films from around the world you won't see anywhere else at the 14th annual Indy Film Fest. Mark your calendars for screenings, meet-and-greets with actors and directors, as well as unique after-parties with friends and fellow movie lovers. Visit IndyFilmFest.org to learn more and purchase tickets. IMA Members will receive specially discounted tickets at our box office.

Family Day: Breathe In, Breathe Out*

August 5, 2017 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Included with general admission and free for IMA members

Celebrate the new Tibetan Buddhism installation in our galleries. Join us for a day dedicated to mindfulness. Take part in a community sand mandala, meditate, relax, create and breathe. Kick of the day with a Cereal Cinema screening of Inside Out at 10 a.m. in the Toby.

Thanks to Catherine Monaco of the IMA for the shout out.

News from the Art Center

Ben Shine, communications manager at the Indianapolis Art Center, has exited for a position at Sun King Brewery. Shannon Bennett has taken his place.

She reports that they have two great upcoming events including a Fall Exhibition Series opening on August 11, 2017 (6 to 9 pm) and their ArtSparkle fund raiser on August 18.

Pool closure continues

The Broad Ripple Park Pool - which closed June 20, 2017, due to a pump failure - was still closed as of press time (July 12). Check their website for details if it re-opens before it closes for the season on August 6. (They are also closed Mondays.)

Upcoming

July 20, 2017: Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra plays a Back Home in Indiana Tribute at Holliday Park. Food trucks from 6 pm. to 9 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m.

July 30, 2017: Sidewalk Sale

August 4-20, 2017: Indiana State Fair

August 6, 2017: Last day at the BR Park Pool

August 10-13, 2017: BRVA Carnival in BR Park

August 11, 2017: Outdoor concert at Broad Ripple Park: The Funk Quarter, 6: 30 p.m.

August 18, 2017: ArtSparkle, Indianapolis Art Center

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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