This award will be utilized to construct stations and fund professional services as part of indygos third bus rapid transit line (BRT) the blue line

This $6,365,966 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will be used by the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (Indygo) to construct 16 stations and fund professional services for the development of Indygo's Blue Line bus rapid transit (BRT) project. The Blue Line will largely serve as a replacement for the existing Route 8 bus line, one of the highest ridership routes in the Indygo system. This project is expected to provide more frequent and reliable transit service, improve access to jobs and services in central Indianapolis, and enhance connectivity from the Indianapolis International Airport to the Town of Cumberland, Indiana. The award was made on Apr 8, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of Mar 30, 2032.

Activities

The entire blue line project will include 30 stations. This grant will fund construction of 16 stations and 7 more stations will be funded under an amendment submitted at a later date (FY2025). Additionally this grant will fund professional services related to the construction of the blue line BRT.

Expected outcomes

This project is expected to provide more frequent and reliable transit service as well as improve access to jobs and services in central indianapolis. This project will also provide connectivity from the indianapolis international airport through the indianapolis central business district to the town of cumberland indiana.

Intended beneficiaries

The project will provide improvements in the corridor served by indygos existing route 8 which is one of the highest ridership lines in the indygo system. This line will help provide better access to jobs health care higher education cultural and community assets several neighborhoods and more easily connect the riders residents and tourists from the airport all the way to the town of cumberland indiana. Drivers and residents along the corridor will also benefit as the introduction of the dedicated bus lanes in the center of the road will limit high-conflict turn movements improving driver and pedestrian safety.

Subrecipient activities

Not applicable to this award