Data & Drafts: Bike Use Trends in Marion County

Data & Drafts is happy hour with data. Discuss social issues and insights over a beer. Ages 21+. At Central Library.
About this Event

Bicycles, Trails, and Safety: What Marion County's Data Reveals

Join us at the Indianapolis Public Library – Central Library for a free, in-person Data & Drafts event examining trends shaping bicycling across Marion County.

With more than 120 miles of greenways and trails, Marion County offers extensive opportunities for bicycling. Yet ridership has declined with fewer documented bicycle trips since 2019 while vehicle-bicyclist crashes have increased since the pandemic. This presentation examines bicycle use, safety incidents, and infrastructure access to better understand who is riding, where safety concerns exist, and where gaps and opportunities remain in the county's biking network.

What to Expect

• A focused, accessible data presentation
• Time to ask questions and explore the findings
• Opportunities to connect with others working on or interested in these issues

Data & Drafts is designed to be conversational and engaging, with space to dig into what the data actually means in practice.

Pedal to Data & Drafts

We encourage attendees to bike to this event when possible. Bring your own bicycle or try Pacers Bikeshare (https://pacersbikeshare.org/), which offers bike-share stations throughout downtown and along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Marion County residents may qualify for IndyRides Free (https://pacersbikeshare.org/indy-rides-free/), which includes free 30-minute rides after registration. The Indianapolis Public Library Central Library is located near the Cultural Trail, making it an easy destination by bike.

Parking

In addition to nearby paid street parking, the Central Library offers a parking garage for patrons during their visit.

For the most up-to-date parking rates, visit:
https://www.indypl.org/locations/central-library (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Central Library Parking Garage
Enter from Pennsylvania Street near 9th Street:
841 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Bike racks
Bike racks are also available in front of the library’s main entrance on St. Clair Street.

Partners

This event is presented in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, WFYI Public Media, and SAVI. Beer is generously provided by Bier Brewery.