Chapter 4 – Context Sensitive Corridor Plan Practices This chapter reviews selected context sensitive thoroughfare planning practices in reflected in contemporary corridor management programs as identified through a literature and internet search. Related Florida practices are provided in Chapter 3. The focus of this section is on methods for integrating land use context and area type, complete streets strategies, and modal priority. The chapter also examines procedures for flexibility in implementation. Context and Multimodal Elements Indianapolis-Marion County The Indianapolis-Marion County region is served by a joint City-County Council and a joint City-County planning department called the Department of Metropolitan Development which is managed by the Metropolitan Development Commission. While planning documents for this area are developed by planners and community members, the Metropolitan Development Commission is empowered by statute to, among other actions, adopt the Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Plan for the city and county. As indicated in the Thoroughfare Plan, generally, ROW is only reserved when: • A new road is planned to be constructed (new terrain) • A road is planned for expansion by this Plan, INDOT, or a Thoroughfare Plan of an adjacent jurisdiction • The existing Right of way is less than the minimum for that road’s classification and land use context (see Figure 18 and Figure 19) • Through the subdivision platting process Indianapolis Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Plan The Transportation Element of the Indianapolis-Marion County Comprehensive Plan is called the Indy Moves Transportation Integration Plan (Indy Moves) and was updated in 2018. The 2020 Thoroughfare Plan is a section of Indy Moves. The Indianapolis-Marion County Thoroughfare Plan is more extensive than a right of way needs map. Rather, it is a 33-page document that covers goals, existing plans, functional classification, right-of-way preservation, and plan implementation guidelines. The first two key elements of this Thoroughfare Plan are the prioritization of transit, pedestrians, freight, and bicycles within the transportation system and the incorporation of Complete Streets Ordinances into the plan. Page 2 of the Thoroughfare Plan states that the Thoroughfare Plan “implements the Complete Streets Ordinance by ensuring all modes are accommodated within our transportation system, incorporating right-of-way needs for all modes, providing design guidance on multi-modal facilities, and providing guidance on conflicting mode priorities.” The stated purpose of the plan is to: • Classify roadways based on their location, purpose in the overall network and what land use they serve.
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