Helpful Resources for Local Engineers and Planners
This is a clearing house for all of the information and resources needed by local public agencies (LPA).
The IMPO and Skulski Consulting hosted an online training session on the new Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can create more inclusive communities. The session covers ADA requirements and key PROWAG scoping and technical updates affecting pedestrian routes, crosswalks, on-street parking, bike paths, and more.
Under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, “no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program that either receives Federal Financial assistance or is conducted by any Executive agency or the United States Postal Service.” The Indianapolis MPO is a federally mandated agency established to assist with the planning and funding of transportation related efforts in Central Indiana. The Indianapolis MPO endorses the efforts of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to ensure Local Planning Agencies (LPA) are informed and comply with the regulations set forth by Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To assist our LPAs, the Indianapolis MPO has provided below the links to INDOT’s webpage concerning ADA compliance. For questions or more information, contact us at info@indympo.gov.
Documents and information about doing business with the Indiana Department of Transportation, including LPA Consultant Boilerplate contracts, letting dates, and other helpful documents.
Below are documents and links to be used by local public agencies within the Indianapolis MPA to request the classification of roadways or changes in classification of existing classified roadways.
This website provides guidance on public involvement procedures, documents, and regulations. INDOT provides this information because it recognizes the importance of public involvement early on every transportation project.
Title VI was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Indianapolis MPO is a federally mandated agency established to assist with the planning and funding of transportation related efforts in Central Indiana. The Indianapolis MPO endorses the efforts of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to ensure Local Planning Agencies (LPA) are informed and comply with the regulations set forth by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To assist our LPAs, the Indianapolis MPO has provided the links to INDOT’s webpage concerning Title VI compliance below.
This webpage contains useful information about the Federal-Aid process, including a FAQ section and videos to help LPAs through the Federal-Aid process.