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29
Jul

Lead Foots Beware – Smokey’s Got a Brand New Car

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Areas, Government, Indianapolis Star, Traffic & Transportation

The Indiana State Police are the proud owners of 18 new, unmarked, 2008 Mustang GT’s to patrol Indiana highways. One car has been assigned to each of the Indiana State Police posts, but they also hunt together in “wolf packs” to catch speeders. It seems to be working.

The officers of the 18-car Mustang Unit wrote more than 4,600 speeding citations in June. That averages to about seven tickets per day, per car.

I passed two of these cars last week on the southwest side of I-465. A red one and a blue had pulled over a red pickup truck. My standpoint still remains the same. I’m regularly pushing the speed limit by 5-10mph but I also accept the fact that if I get pulled over I’m speeding.

The topic of law enforcement and speeding has been a popular one on this site. Anyone think it’s unfair for the police to use these types of unmarked cars? In the IndyStar story they mentioned one speeder going 127mph in his Corvette on SR37. That’s along my route to home and work so getting that guy in the pocket book sounds good to me.

24
Jun

Fiery Crash Closes I-465 Today

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Indianapolis Star, News, Traffic & Transportation, West Side

I got to take a little tour of the west side of Indianapolis this morning, but it wasn’t on purpose. A wreck that happened around 2:30am involving three semis and a pick-up truck ended up causing the interstate to be shut-down indefinitely at this point. As I drove through areas trying to avoid all the redirected traffic but still make it to the office, I got to see some neighborhoods I’ve never seen before.

According to a statement from Emery released this morning: Archie Curry, 64, Greensburg, Ky., was driving a north when his semi rear-ended a Chevrolet pickup.

Curry’s vehicle caught fire and jack-knifed into the fuel tanks of another semi driven by Douglas M. Robinson, 50, Pine, Az. Robinson’s vehicle also caught fire and crashed into another semi driven by Larry Calvert, 40, Palestine, Ohio.

The fires burned so hot that the pavement surface was damaged and it’s not certain when the I-465 between Airport Expressway and Rockville Road will be reopened to traffic. The hope is that it won’t need immediate repaired and crews can work on fixing the damage during the lighter traffic use in the evenings.

Crash, fire closes I-465 on Westside | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

01
Jun

Local Flavor Will Fill New Indianapolis Airport

Author: Jason Bean, Category: Bars, Pubs & Grills, Dining, Local Businesses, Local Establishments, Traffic & Transportation

Four new local restaurants have signed on to be tenants at the new airport to welcome visitors to Indianapolis to the flavors of Indianapolis as well.

Harry & Izzy’s, Scholars Inn, Shapiro’s Deli and Slippery Noodle Inn have just signed on to join Cafe Patachou, 96th Street Steakburgers, King David Dogs and Georgio’s Pizza as some local eateries that will be located in the new Indianapolis airport.

I really like the idea of having local establishments being spotlighted in the airport. Although sometimes nice to eat somewhere you’re familiar with when in a new city, but I think this is a great way to share a little of the local flavor with the visitors coming into the city every day as they arrive and depart.