WHEREAS, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail hereinafter referred to as the ICT, is the only Downtown Greenway in the world; and,

WHEREAS, the ICT connects to Indy’s broad Greenway network of trails, as well as its river, wild lands and burgeoning new business districts; and,

WHEREAS, at 10-miles long, the ICT safely connects cyclists to a broad selection of places where they can eat, sleep, shop and play; and,

WHEREAS, while business is being conducted a safe distance away, ICT journeys are augmented by history, art, beautifully landscaped grounds and a smooth red brick pathway on which their tires glide; and,

WHEREAS, as the ICT acts like beachfront property to greatly increase real estate values, new businesses and lodging opportunities regularly petition for inclusion; and,

WHEREAS, in making downtown vibrant and giving it a sense of community, the ICT acts like a Commons where locals regularly have face-to-face encounters; and,

WHEREAS, the ICT has a 7-person staff made up of professionals who efficiently look after its every need, from maintenance to promotion to community engagement, etc., the ICT will continue to grow as a beloved treasure.