Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. Basic to this process is the recognition that individual roads and streets do not serve travel independently in any major way. Rather, most travel involves movement through a network of roads. It becomes necessary then to determine how this travel can be channelized within the network in a logical and efficient manner. Functional classification defines the nature of this channelization process by defining the part that any particular road or street should play in serving the flow of trips through a highway network. (FHWA Functional Classification Guidelines)
Additional information regarding functional classification can be found on the Federal Highway Administration website.
Detailed MPA Map (plotter size)
Download a plotter-size map of the MPA here. While this map requires a large-scale plotter to print, it does include all streets and street names in the MPA and can be used on any computer to zoom into any area of interest. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is requred to access this file, as most files on the website.
Indianapolis Regional Bike Route Map
The most recent Indianapolis Regional Bike Route Map was published in July 2004. You may download a pdf of the map here. This is a large map that may only be printed in a plotter and will not print on a desktop printer of any type. The advantage to an electronic copy is it allows zooming to the area you are interested in.
Indianapolis and Surrounding Area Bike Route Map
Regional Bike-Pedestrian Trail Maps
Indianapolis Greenways Maps
For more information about Indy Greenways view their website at http://www.indygreenways.org/
Regional Trails outside of Indianapolis