The proposed long-range transportation plan is designed to connect people to people and people to places around Central Indiana. It's intended to provide transportation options – from bus, to rail, to roadways and pedestrian and bike pathways – and connect people to jobs, healthcare, education and shopping. It's intended to increase Central Indiana's competitiveness and economic development opportunities, while improving the environment, job growth opportunities and quality of life.
Highlights of the proposed transportation plan include:
Bus: Triple the bus service, with less wait time between buses and longer hours of service, plus more direct routes.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Four BRT lines that provide service to highly traveled areas. BRT runs every 10-15 minutes and controls traffic signals to reduce travel time. BRT has frequent stops at upgraded transit stations with lighting, benches, and announcements so travelers know when the next bus is arriving.
Rail Transit: Rail transit, with frequent stops in Marion County and service to surrounding counties. Under this plan, rail transit would run on existing rail lines. Over time, light rail transit – which is a rail service that runs in dedicated lanes but is separated from traffic – would be implemented to places such as Indianapolis International Airport.
Bike and Pedestrian Pathways: Plans for hundreds of miles of proposed trails and pathways that connect to buses, rail and roadways and to indentify gaps where connections are missing.
Roadways and Bridges: Expanding, maintaining and improving the roadway and bridge system includes road resurfacing, bridge repairs, intersection and pavement improvements, as well as connectivity with walkers and bikers through new sidewalks and bike lanes and paths.
Click here to view an interactive map illustrating the proposed regional transportation system.
