Jake Budler, an organizer of the Safe Streets protest, addresses a crowd of civic representatives and advocates gathered Nov. 23, 2025, at College and Massachusetts avenues. They were there to protest what they say is the city of Indianapolis’ inaction on infrastructure improvements aimed at making travel safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Abby Hoffman, 4, Indianapolis, poses with a sign during the Safe Streets protest.
A handwritten message on a traffic barrier makes a statement related to the death of Brandon Breedlove, a 27-year-old pedestrian, at the intersection nearly two years ago.
(Above, from left) Health by Design’s Andrea Watts, Indiana Sen. Andrea Hunley and Central Indiana Cycling’s Jakob Morales speak during the protest.
A crowd of civic representatives and safe-streets advocates gather at the intersection of College and Massachusetts avenues.
Demonstrators hold signs to rally for the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists at the Safe Streets protest.
Laurie Klinger makes a sign to hold during the protest. “It’s a big issue. It’s been around for a long time and the city isn’t stepping up like it should,” Klinger said.
Cyclists ride at the Safe Streets protest on Nov. 23, 2025, at College and Massachusetts avenues.
Cassandra Crutchfield holds a framed photo of her 7-year-old daughter, Hannah Crutchfield, who died after she was hit by a car in 2021 while walking home from George W. Julian 57 School in Irvington.
(Above) Signs on display during the Safe Streets protest.
A sticker on a bike at the Safe Streets protest.
A crowd of about 50 people of all ages made signs to carry at the Safer Streets protest.
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