Butler University

May I just say that as a relatively new resident of Indy, I truly appreciate this subject....and I will most likely refer back to this thread in the near future...its oh so helpful.  :)

Thanks for the map, Brad.  Is the area around campus safe to walk through alone?  I was interested in public transport to see if there was a way to get to the ice rink in Indy without spending a fortune on taxis. I've been a competitve skater and would like to be able to skate a little while I'm in school!  Not sure if this is a popular activity with the general student pop. there, so I might be on my own (but always willing to teach a friend!).

 It seems like a safe area to me, but I'm also only here from 8:30-5 most of the time.  I know campus is very safe and the police provide escort for free, but could any students chime in on the surrounding areas? (i.e. walking 46th Street from Meridian to campus)

I feel safe during the day time, but the night is a completely different story. I would feel very uneasy walking anywhere around campus after dark - I've just heard of way too many crime reports. Part of my hesitation may be because I'm a female, but I don't think I'm the only person on campus to feel this way! I know the police escorts are available, but I've never used them and I don't know anyone else who has used them either. I'm willing to walk around campus in the evening if I'm in a group (larger the better), but otherwise I try to avoid it. As I said though, if you're planning on walking in the day time, I wouldn't be as concerned.