Transit News

IndyGo to Provide Free Healthcare to All Employees

Marathon Health partnership will deliver better health outcomes and savings INDIANAPOLIS – IndyGo continues to make bold moves by partnering with employer health leader Marathon Health to provide high-quality primary care to employees and their family members at no cost. “IndyGo prides itself on providing outstanding benefits for our employees, and our hope is that […]

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Behind the Wheel: The Woman Behind the Purple Line

INDIANAPOLIS — When young, ambitious Jennifer Pyrz thought about her future and the adventures she longed to have in her career, being a civil engineer wasn’t the first thing that came to mind, and certainly leading one of Indiana’s largest transportation projects wasn’t even on the list. But, Pyrz is doing just that as she leads […]

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IndyGo Receives $51M from American Rescue Plan Federal Funding

Funds to provide operational support amid coronavirus challenges  INDIANAPOLIS – IndyGo was recently awarded $51 million in American Rescue Plan funds to assist with revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden Administration announced the funding Monday, March 7, when it shared it was awarding $2.2 billion in coronavirus relief to 35 […]

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IndyGo Follows TSA Guidance and Extends Mask Mandate

INDIANAPOLIS –The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mask mandate until Monday, April 18. This means all riders must continue to wear their masks while traveling with IndyGo on fixed route and in paratransit vehicles.  IndyGo asks riders to wear masks to not only protect themselves, but also fellow riders and IndyGo staff. […]

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Purple Line Construction First Major Closure Goes into Effect

INDIANAPOLIS – The first major closure due to Purple Line construction went into effect Thursday, March 10, at 8 a.m. Traffic is now closed on 38th Street in both directions between Fall Creek Parkway, near the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Orchard Avenue. This closure will last approximately 10 days.   Motorists driving eastbound on 38th Street […]

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Officials Announce Microtransit Partnership on Far Eastside

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and City-County Councillor La Keisha Jackson joined officials from IndyGo and the United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) to announce “Driven 2 Success,” a major new initiative targeting the transportation needs of residents on Indy’s Far Eastside. Pathway Resource Center is spearheading the initiative in collaboration with IndyGo, with […]

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IndyGo’s Foundation Announces New Leadership

INDIANAPOLIS – With the start of the new year, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation (IPTF) welcomed new leadership to its Board of Directors. Lacey Everett was named Chair of the Board. Everett is the director of political affairs for MIBOR REALTOR® Association (MIBOR), where she has served since 2011. She has worked on several issues […]

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Behind the Wheel: William Hazen Brings Light to People’s Commutes Around Indianapolis 

INDIANAPOLIS — For some of us, our fascination with cars, buses and other transportation vehicles ended the final time our toy car sped down the racetrack during childhood. But for IndyGo Coach Operator William Hazen, his love of vehicles, specifically buses, is a lifelong passion and family tradition.   The connection started with Hazen’s great grandfather, […]

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IndyGo Breaks Ground on the Purple Line

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) hosted a groundbreaking event today to kick off construction of its Purple Line, the second of three planned bus rapid transit lines. The event took place on East 38th Street, the future home of the Purple Line. The new route will greatly increase economic opportunity and the […]

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