Indy council announces No Turn on Red proposals for downtown intersections

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The City-County Council of Indianapolis announced Monday many proposals to restrict “Turn on Red” lights to heighten pedestrian safety in the downtown area. Vop Osili, council president, says the restrictions proposed are straightforward ways to prevent accidents and make streets safer. “As downtown continues to grow, it’s important to ensure connectivity, accessibility, and safety for all,” Osili said in a statement. Kim Irwin, executive director at Health by Design, said in a statement, “This is an established practice in traffic safety and an important policy for protecting people as they walk throughout downtown.” Irwin also says by…