As someone who is scouting locations where to move to, Indy is on my watchlist. I don't believe it's much different than Miami (where i currently live), which is to say, there are neighborhoods you should avoid and behaviors that can get you in trouble depending on where you're at. All in all i look forward to spending a few weeks In Indy.
Much more room but not as much diversity; other cultures are very quiet. Miami is much more vibrant. If you like sports snd/or like to drink youll prob like it.
The last proposed rail line was downtown to airport but was scraped for brt lines (bus rapid transit) instead. Even the airport built the rail station area in the garage were the trains would terminate. If you look down to the bottom of atrium of the airport parking garage that area was built to have two train lines there. You can still see the opening entrance of garage as you drive towards the terminal. There was talk of extending what I believe the blue line brt to airport but has happened. I was disappointed when they went with brt bus. As for time zone, I actually prefer Chicago time since we are closer to that city instead of NYC.
I do agree that not all Indianapolis is dangerous. But the safe places unfortunately are not affordable. For instance, the rents in Castleton area are oddly high despite not being so safe in the night.
Very Dangerous! Mind your business and don't do nothing Goofy and you'll be ok. Don't do no extra Roaming in areas you don't know!!!! Well actually anything can happen any part of the City so good luck.
Much better off to be western edge of the Eastern time zone. In winter it would be getting dark at 4 pm if we were central, like my family in St Louis. People make way too big a deal about this. I don't remember having trouble putting my kids to bed when we changed over to DST. I enjoy your videos!
Living on the edge of any timezone creates extremes. How one sees them is a matter of their own perspective for sure. There are advantages and disadvantages to all! Thanks for watching!
I used the bus a few times last year for medical reasons and to go to an event with someone that didn’t drive, and I was quite impressed. I went downtown from the northwest side and the far east side. It worked well for those trips in the early morning and in the evening returning after 8 pm. The buses are just not crowded until you get real close to downtown, but the crowds clear at the transit center. I felt safe and the buses were clean. The big negative about the system to me is you just can’t go across the city without switching buses and spending nearly two hours, terrible for a working person. I’ve used bus systems around the US and Europe in my life, Indy is getting better but still needs work.
I live here. Definitely agree with you on the 'violent' perception. Indy is rather large. I know some people who seem to think I am always at risk of getting shot lol I would like to see more roundabouts & protected bicycle lanes or multiuse paths. There are none near me.
Would love if Indy was less car dependent. More protected bike lanes and trains are needed! Tried biking downtown and there weren’t many protected lanes unless you wanted to go to a business on the cultural trail.
I love when people say things like, "You're not a real city unless you have >1 million people." Like, okay, sure. How's the traffic in your neighborhood? How are home prices?
There is a state law banning light rail anywhere in Indiana. The upcoming Blue Line will be dedicated bus line. I take the Redine downtown regularly. Any event at Gainbridge is a no-brainer. The Carson transportation center is right next to Gainbridge. Events around the new White River music venue, Victory Field, Lucas Oil are all an easy walk from the Capitol Redline stop. I've even hired a jersey bike to cruise in style! In general, Indy public transportation is pretty bad. 100% bus. Having lived in Chicago for the first 58 years of my life, Indy just doesn't cut it. Oh, and fix the roads a plow the side streets!
the problem is that downtown indianapolis does not have clothing stores that people like so to fix this problem downtown indianapolis must be developed by its architects to respond to its problems. and to attract people it's simple place only the shops of Nike, adidas, Zara, HM, Tommy etc... or a big mall that people can find it so easy! because Indiana has beautiful things except that it’s scattered, it’s not in the same place!!
They have no anchor and thinking burlington coat factory can do it is crazy. There should be an urban target ir walmart. No place to buy furniture and the one hardware store is expensive. Everything looks so run down and beige.
Since you're (no offense) basically OKC-East, then STREETCAR! Indianapolis and OKC remind me a great deal of each other. But OKC has a great streetcar line. I have visited Indianapolis several times and love it. Our friends there say that if you are considering a move, you should ONLY consider Carmel.
Lived in Indy for 4 years. I miss certain things about it (Yats, the nice grocery stores, all the nice Catholic Church options) but it’s too crowded for us now. The fear of getting in a car accident is too much for me, and we found a huge cheap house outside of Indy. If we bought a house there, we’d have spent so much more and had no land
The metro area is what matters, nearly all areas in US have far larger suburban population than city proper. Indy was formed by annexing in what were suburbs and smaller towns earlier, it is more like a big suburb with a small downtown than “urban” feel in most parts. It lacks sidewalks in many areas too, giving almost a rural/unincorporated feel in many parts. In terms of metros, Indy is in the 30s (largest).
I would never take my expensive car downtown and leave it parked in a garage or somewhere for a few hours while I see a concert or event. When I go downtown I take my beater car and hope for the best. Indy has a democrat mayor that wants to compete with Chicago and St Louis. Years ago under a republican mayor I never thought twice about going downtown.
Daylight saving timing is one of the stupid things ever dreamed up and implemented. I hate it. And I don't know anyone who likes it. It's terrible. I don't understand why the govt doesn't end it once and for all. It is the pinnacle of stupidity. I would much rather have the light in the morning, not the evening.
It should stay like the majority of an Arizona where the clock doesn’t change. When you travel the i65 south, the half southern part of Kentucky is central time zone All the way to Mobile Alabama via Tennessee
As someone who is scouting locations where to move to, Indy is on my watchlist. I don't believe it's much different than Miami (where i currently live), which is to say, there are neighborhoods you should avoid and behaviors that can get you in trouble depending on where you're at. All in all i look forward to spending a few weeks In Indy.
Wonderful Huge City!!! You'll love it.
Much more room but not as much diversity; other cultures are very quiet. Miami is much more vibrant. If you like sports snd/or like to drink youll prob like it.
Years ago Denver had a free trolley that moved you across the downtown area, that I enjoyed while visiting.
The last proposed rail line was downtown to airport but was scraped for brt lines (bus rapid transit) instead. Even the airport built the rail station area in the garage were the trains would terminate. If you look down to the bottom of atrium of the airport parking garage that area was built to have two train lines there. You can still see the opening entrance of garage as you drive towards the terminal. There was talk of extending what I believe the blue line brt to airport but has happened. I was disappointed when they went with brt bus. As for time zone, I actually prefer Chicago time since we are closer to that city instead of NYC.
I do agree that not all Indianapolis is dangerous. But the safe places unfortunately are not affordable. For instance, the rents in Castleton area are oddly high despite not being so safe in the night.
Very Dangerous! Mind your business and don't do nothing Goofy and you'll be ok. Don't do no extra Roaming in areas you don't know!!!! Well actually anything can happen any part of the City so good luck.
Public Transportation is the main thing that keeps Indianapolis from being considered a big city in my opinion.
Much better off to be western edge of the Eastern time zone. In winter it would be getting dark at 4 pm if we were central, like my family in St Louis. People make way too big a deal about this. I don't remember having trouble putting my kids to bed when we changed over to DST. I enjoy your videos!
Living on the edge of any timezone creates extremes. How one sees them is a matter of their own perspective for sure. There are advantages and disadvantages to all! Thanks for watching!
Watching in NYC positive vibes your way hi mom Betty and my family and friends former ips school driver and iupui student much colder there than NYC
I used the bus a few times last year for medical reasons and to go to an event with someone that didn’t drive, and I was quite impressed. I went downtown from the northwest side and the far east side. It worked well for those trips in the early morning and in the evening returning after 8 pm. The buses are just not crowded until you get real close to downtown, but the crowds clear at the transit center. I felt safe and the buses were clean.
The big negative about the system to me is you just can’t go across the city without switching buses and spending nearly two hours, terrible for a working person.
I’ve used bus systems around the US and Europe in my life, Indy is getting better but still needs work.
I live here. Definitely agree with you on the 'violent' perception. Indy is rather large. I know some people who seem to think I am always at risk of getting shot lol
I would like to see more roundabouts & protected bicycle lanes or multiuse paths. There are none near me.
Huge!! Google square Miles then compare other cities.
Would love if Indy was less car dependent. More protected bike lanes and trains are needed! Tried biking downtown and there weren’t many protected lanes unless you wanted to go to a business on the cultural trail.
I love when people say things like, "You're not a real city unless you have >1 million people." Like, okay, sure. How's the traffic in your neighborhood? How are home prices?
There is a state law banning light rail anywhere in Indiana. The upcoming Blue Line will be dedicated bus line.
I take the Redine downtown regularly. Any event at Gainbridge is a no-brainer. The Carson transportation center is right next to Gainbridge.
Events around the new White River music venue, Victory Field, Lucas Oil are all an easy walk from the Capitol Redline stop. I've even hired a jersey bike to cruise in style!
In general, Indy public transportation is pretty bad. 100% bus. Having lived in Chicago for the first 58 years of my life, Indy just doesn't cut it.
Oh, and fix the roads a plow the side streets!
the problem is that downtown indianapolis does not have clothing stores that people like so to fix this problem downtown indianapolis must be developed by its architects to respond to its problems. and to attract people it's simple place only the shops of Nike, adidas, Zara, HM, Tommy etc... or a big mall that people can find it so easy! because Indiana has beautiful things except that it’s scattered, it’s not in the same place!!
They have no anchor and thinking burlington coat factory can do it is crazy. There should be an urban target ir walmart. No place to buy furniture and the one hardware store is expensive. Everything looks so run down and beige.
Since you're (no offense) basically OKC-East, then STREETCAR! Indianapolis and OKC remind me a great deal of each other. But OKC has a great streetcar line. I have visited Indianapolis several times and love it. Our friends there say that if you are considering a move, you should ONLY consider Carmel.
I feel like Indy is super safe compared to other cities
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Maybe not super safe anymore, but much safer than people realize. A lot of it is timing and who you associate with makes a big difference.
Lived in Indy for 4 years. I miss certain things about it (Yats, the nice grocery stores, all the nice Catholic Church options) but it’s too crowded for us now. The fear of getting in a car accident is too much for me, and we found a huge cheap house outside of Indy. If we bought a house there, we’d have spent so much more and had no land
Theyre squishing houses onto tiny lots. Looks desperate and cheap.
#1, For any Area to Start to Improve, First “CRIME” has to Drastically Drop and the Area has to become SAFE.
How was your 4th of July last week, Jason!
Indygo has hard time finding drivers cuz they have trouble with random drug tests. A lot of places have that prob.
Jason Compton, I think Indianapolis is the 16th largest city in the United States of America!
The metro area is what matters, nearly all areas in US have far larger suburban population than city proper. Indy was formed by annexing in what were suburbs and smaller towns earlier, it is more like a big suburb with a small downtown than “urban” feel in most parts. It lacks sidewalks in many areas too, giving almost a rural/unincorporated feel in many parts. In terms of metros, Indy is in the 30s (largest).
I would never take my expensive car downtown and leave it parked in a garage or somewhere for a few hours while I see a concert or event. When I go downtown I take my beater car and hope for the best. Indy has a democrat mayor that wants to compete with Chicago and St Louis. Years ago under a republican mayor I never thought twice about going downtown.
Fix the potholes lol
Robotaxi could happen
It could and likely will at some point. I was in Phoenix recently and there were several autonomous taxis around
Daylight saving timing is one of the stupid things ever dreamed up and implemented. I hate it. And I don't know anyone who likes it. It's terrible. I don't understand why the govt doesn't end it once and for all. It is the pinnacle of stupidity. I would much rather have the light in the morning, not the evening.
It should stay like the majority of an Arizona where the clock doesn’t change. When you travel the i65 south, the half southern part of Kentucky is central time zone All the way to Mobile Alabama via Tennessee
Indianapolis is a small “hick” town!!!
Indianapolis is a small “hick” town!!!!!
Your outlook on Indianapolis is blinded by how much money you can make!