We received a press release from IndyGo with some additional details regarding the proposed increases in service and modifications to existing services. INDIANAPOLIS, IND (October 30, 2012) – On October 15, 2012, the Indianapolis City-County Council approved the proposed 2013 IndyGo budget which includes additional operating revenue for service enhancements. Changes to IndyGo service could …
We received this in the mail late last week, so apologize for the late notice. There will be a community transit event in Irvington per the details below. The Big Transit Event WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. WHERE: 5515 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 (3rd Floor of the Lodge building) COST: Free http://www.facebook.com/events/263141137140905/#!/events/263141137140905/ —– …
The evening of Monday, October 15th marked a milestone for IndyGo, Indianapolis public transit provider. The City Council of Indianapolis passed the 2013 budget which included an increase of over $8 million over the 2012 adopted budget. The vote on the 2013 budget was 29-0 in favor of passage. The passage of this budget marks …
Below is a press Release from Indy Rezone soliciting input from residents. A number of us from Urban Indy have attended these meetings, and they are very worthwhile. Remember, this is our city, and you have a voice. INDIANAPOLIS – Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods are better at attracting residents and businesses than …
Joint Study Committee on Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and Solutions by Ehren T Bingaman, Executive Director – CIRTA In 2003 I took a position in legislative affairs and experienced the legislative and law making process in Indianaup close for the first time. I was then and still am now amazed at how accessible the legislative process …
April 26th 2012, Federal Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood visited Indianapolis and gave an informal, if not inspiring speech, about Indianapolis and it’s civic cooperation in regards to transportation and infrastructure. He compared the high output produced by civic cooperation to other cities and praised us highly for the output generated. It was fitting then, …
For years, Indianapolis has suffered from the lack of a central gathering site for all of it’s routes which travel through the downtown area. Currently, all routes make a loop through downtown, informally known as the corral, where the sidewalks act as defacto  transit centers. The stops are difficult to figure out and transfers can …
On September 14th, 2013, The City of Indianapolis provided a press release announcing that the EPA’s Partnership for Sustainable Communities had selected Indianapolis as a recipient for it’s “Greening America’s Capitals” program for 2012. Each year, 4 communities are selected to receive this funding to aid, “…Â state capitals develop an implementable vision of distinctive, environmentally …
In a city often referred to as, “The New York City of Canada”, one might expect a wide range of culture, transportation and places to visit.  It was this notion that my family and I recently took with us as we traveled north of the border  for a pleasurable Labour Day weekend in Toronto, Ontario. …
According to a story last weekon local media outlet WTHR, the Monon Trail north of 75th Street is planned to be closed for drainage work this coming October. The report indicates that the trail will be closed for 30-45 days while drainage work, repaving and widening of the trail can be performed. There is a …