Board approves joint‑use agreement allowing pathway within INDOT right of way for Greenwood Village South expansion

City engineering staff told the board on June 15 that the Greenwood Village South expansion along U.S. 31 requires a pathway along the front edge of the highway. Most of the pathway will sit within a recorded trail easement outside INDOT right of way, but a roughly 30‑foot stretch at the south end would fall inside INDOT's right of way.

Staff said INDOT has agreed to allow the pathway within its right of way provided a joint‑use and maintenance agreement is executed. Under the agreement, the city will inspect and accept the installed pathway; once accepted the city will assume maintenance responsibilities.

The board moved, seconded and approved execution of the joint‑use/maintenance agreement by voice vote.

What happens next: staff will finalize the legal agreement with INDOT and proceed with construction and inspection as the Greenwood Village South project advances.