The City of Westfield on Thursday cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Monon Trail Pedestrian Bridge. It spans State Road 32 and a future extension of Tournament Trail near Wheeler Road. The structure is almost twice as long as the Monon Trail Bridge over 146th Street.
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“We are excited to cut the ribbon on this new and highly anticipated addition to the Monon Trail,” said Mayor Andy Cook. “This new amenity will improve connectivity and encourage people to get out and stay active.”
The structure will not only allow pedestrians on the Monon Trail to cross State Road 32 safely and unimpeded, but will also serve as an attractive gateway into the city. The City of Westfield received federal funding for the bridge project through the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The city paid its portion through impact fees.
About the Monon Trail
The Monon Trail was established in 1996 paving the way for the former railroad route to become a premiere greenway in Central Indiana. It runs more than 24 miles from Sheridan to downtown Indianapolis. The economic impact of the Monon Trail was highlighted in the 2015 Regional Cities Initiatives Development Plan which reported that the trail enhanced residential property values by an average of $13,000 or more in its corridor.
Enhanced property values? Not in our neighborhood in BroadRipple. The Monon crime trail borders our property and real estate values have plummeted since it was built. Everyone in the area knows the problems the trail has created. Don’t believe the political hacks lies.