In this episode, I sit down with community advocate and cyclist Jake Budler to dig into the growing pedestrian safety crisis in Indianapolis—starting with the fatality at College & Mass and expanding to the larger systemic issues impacting walkers, bikers, and neighbors across the city. We talk about the city’s limited response, why a grassroots coalition is organizing a Safe Streets protest on November 23rd, and what meaningful short-term and long-term solutions could actually look like.
The conversation is about safety, accountability, and what happens when everyday people decide to push
Mentioned in This Episode- Safe Streets Indy (data dashboard)- Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW)- Indianapolis Cultural Trail- Tomorrow Bookstore- Bike People Indy- Central Indiana Cycling
