City Council members proposed 'no turn on red' legislation that would restrict drivers from turning right at red lights downtown Indianapolis in an effort to improve pedestrian safety. However, lawmakers are trying to block that legislation.
INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis and state lawmakers are at odds over a plan to make it illegal to make right turns during red lights at more downtown Indianapolis intersections.
“I’m all for local government until they’re stupid, and that is stupid,” State Senator Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, said. Freeman added an amendment to House Bill 1050 that would outlaw the ability of the city to install more ‘no turn on red’ signs.Pedestrians in Indianapolis say walking downtown feels dangerous at times. They believe the proposal could make walking downtown safer.
AARP, who supported the proposal during its initial hearing, said older adults are disproportionately impacted in pedestrian related accidents and crashes.
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