Historic National Road - Indiana
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Visitors to rural portions of the byway will not find sidewalks for pedestrians or many shoulders specifically designated for bicycles. However, in rural portions of the byway where traffic is often not heavy, bicyclists and pedestrians can travel many stretches of the route in relative safety and comfort.

Sidewalks are found in most towns and cities along the byway, but users should be aware of urban traffic. Some sections of the road parallel or cross local multi-use trails, such as the Cardinal Greenway in Richmond, the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, the Canal in Indianapolis and the Historic National Road Trail in Terre Haute.

The byway also travels near places that offer attractive pedestrian environments, such as the Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, or Circle Center Mall and the White River State Park in Indianapolis. Many of the smaller downtowns have a historic character conducive to browsing and "antiquing." Busier intersections along the byway are signalized, offering pedestrians and bicyclists better crossing opportunities than unsignalized locations. Some crosswalks in urban areas could receive treatments to further improve pedestrian travel.