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IndyGo’s new Purple Line to launch on Sunday

October 10, 2024

The rapid-transit bus line connecting downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence and areas of the far-east side will take off from the Julia M. Carson Transit Center on Oct. 13.

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Blue Line ‘on life support’ after transit bill advances in Indiana House

February 27, 2024

Taylor Wooten

Senate Bill 52, a Republican-authored bill that leaders of Indianapolis’ public transit agency say could kill the planned Blue Line, advanced out of committee to the full Indiana House on Tuesday.

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IndyGo sues infrastructure consulting company over $4.7M in construction overruns

October 28, 2024 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

IndyGo says the overruns were the result of an infrastructure consulting company’s failure to properly investigate the downtown building site of the Julia M. Carson Transit Center for potential complications.

Interim chief Jennifer Pyrz named IndyGo president and CEO

May 23, 2024 | Taylor Wooten

Pyrz, formerly the chief development officer for IndyGo, succeeds Inez Evans, who stepped down from the role in December.

Bill that targets Blue Line clears Indiana Senate, casting doubt on planned bus route

January 29, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

Republican Sen. Aaron Freeman said the bill will give a state task force the chance to study the benefits of shared bus-car lanes versus dedicated bus lanes, but opponents say it’s a deliberate attempt to kill the project.

Irvington businesses switch stance on Blue Line bill after public backlash

January 23, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

After initially voicing their opposition to IndyGo’s plans to construct a dedicated bus line along Washington Street for the Blue Line, three Irvington business owners are changing their tune.

State lawmakers advance bill IndyGo says would kill Blue Line project

January 18, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

Should the bill pass the Senate chamber, it will move to the House, where Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, has indicated it has support.

Moving ahead too quickly with Blue Line ‘would be a mistake,’ House speaker says

January 12, 2024 | Peter Blanchard

House Speaker Todd Huston says legislation that would bar IndyGo from using dedicated bus lanes for the Blue Line merits consideration.

West-side business leaders say Blue Line alteration limits development opportunities

December 2, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

West-side leaders are pleased the city found $20 million for infrastructure improvements but remain disappointed that the area is missing out on the original $52 million in improvements the Blue Line was once scheduled to bring.

IndyGo says the Blue Line’s price tag will be at least $300M more than expected

August 24, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

IndyGo is also considering whether to move the western-most segment of the Blue Line off Washington Street and onto Interstate 70, a move that would save money and appease lawmakers who have been critical of adding dedicated bus lanes to Washington Street.

Editorial: Solving food access problems requires coordinated efforts

August 19, 2022

No one solution is enough, which is why we are happy to see work happening from several angles.

$188 million Purple Line moving toward 2024 completion

August 19, 2022 | Taylor Wooten

But there’s still a lot of work to do. Building of passenger stations has yet to begin; all progress so far has laid the groundwork for future construction.

IndyGo kicks off work on two-year, $188M Purple Line project

February 25, 2022 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Nearly 70% of the total cost is set aside for infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks and stormwater drainage.

Next IndyGo rapid lines move toward reality

November 26, 2021 |

Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Indianapolis is moving ahead with the next two legs of its massive bus rapid transit project, after a messy legislative session and pandemic-related problems threw a wrench in the timeline.

Here’s how the bipartisan infrastructure deal would invest $280 billion in transportation

July 28, 2021 | The Washington Post

The money would be split between existing programs that fund highways, transit agencies and airports, and other initiatives designed to tackle goals such as repairing aging bridges and improving the accessibility of buses.

IndyGo seeking input on paratransit service improvements

March 15, 2021 |

Susan Orr

IndyGo has long struggled to improve its Open Door service for riders with disabilities. It’s launching a series of public meetings this week to solicit ideas from the public.

IndyGo purchasing Haughville properties for paratransit operations

January 20, 2021 |

Susan Orr

IndyGo has purchased one parcel and is working to purchase an adjacent one for its Open Door paratransit service, which is now housed on the city’s northeast side.

IndyGo foundation names new executive director with big fundraising challenge

January 11, 2021 |

Susan Orr

Under state law, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation is supposed to raise about $6 million per year to supplement revenue generated by a Marion County transit tax. So far, it’s well behind the goal.

IndyGo purchases former Celadon offices for $3M

December 21, 2020 |

Susan Orr

The east-side site, at 9503 E. 33rd St., will serve as an additional location for IndyGo, which has outgrown its current West Washington Street headquarters.

IndyGo adds two sites to list of possible property purchases

October 15, 2020 |

Susan Orr

IndyGo has been evaluating possible expansion sites around the city in recent months because it has run out of room at its West Washington Street headquarters.

IndyGo considering purchase of former Celadon headquarters site

August 21, 2020 |

Susan Orr

IndyGo is on the hunt for additional space because its staff and bus fleet have grown in recent years, making its current headquarters on West Washington Street too small for its needs.

IndyGo predicts long-term ridership, tax revenue drops from pandemic

August 7, 2020 |

Susan Orr

Though work on the Purple Line and Blue Line bus rapid transit lines will continue, transit system says some other planned route improvements are on hold.

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