Section 5339(b) bus and bus facilities funding will be utilized to build an operational center that will address current and future fleet needs and allow the agency to become more resilient

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (Indygo) a $69.1 million Project Grant on September 5, 2025, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). The award supports two primary deliverables: construction of a new operational center to accommodate fleet expansion and serve as a disaster contingency facility, and procurement of 20 new 40-foot Egen Flex diesel-electric hybrid buses for fleet replacement and modernization. The project is scheduled for completion by March 30, 2029.

In addition to capital infrastructure and vehicle procurement, the grant funds workforce development activities focused on recruiting and training Indygo employees in low-emission and zero-emission bus technologies. These combined initiatives are designed to enhance the organization's operational capacity, improve fleet environmental performance, build organizational resilience, and directly benefit all Indygo ridership through expanded transit services and cleaner transportation options.

Activities

Build an operational center that adds capacity to store the additional vehicles. This grant also includes workforce development to gain and train employees on the low/no and zero emission technology. The purchase of 20 replacement vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Indygo will have a new operational center that adds needed space for transit operations and growing indygos low emission fleet. This center would also create a contingency site in case of a disaster. The funding would also recruit and train employees in low emission technology.replace older diesel and diesel hybrid vehicles with cleaner buses.

Intended beneficiaries

All of indygo ridership.