Articles tagged as: transportation
December 22, 2022
What issues may senior living communities that lack transportation face?
For older Hoosiers who cannot or do not want to drive, walkability can sometimes be an issue, particularly for those in senior living communities.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
Transportation planning grants announced
Local transportation networks will receive added money to plan from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Why are there not more passenger rail systems in Indiana? Advocacy groups, experts weigh in
In Indiana, there are currently several Amtrak passenger rail lines that run throughout the state. However, these services are limited for cities such as Indianapolis and Lafayette and there are no options for Fort Wayne.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2022
How is Indiana tackling rural transit? Program connects local communities with federal funding
In many rural communities in Indiana, there is a gap in transit between and within communities.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
Providing free rides could help people in addiction recovery
People in recovery for substance use disorder often need to attend medical appointments, recovery meetings or meet with a probation officer. But access to transportation can be a barrier to recovery.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Commuting problems: Central Indiana’s lack of public transportation limits access to good jobs
Not everyone in Central Indiana has access to a good job with family-sustaining wages. For many in Marion County the problem is transportation: an estimated 30,000 households do not have vehicles.
Read MoreMay 16, 2022
Apple expands cycling directions to Midwest cities including Bloomington, Indianapolis
Apple, the country’s largest producer of smartphones, began rolling out cycling directions in 2020 for major cities such as New York and Los Angeles. The company has slowly increased the feature’s footprint and began expanding it to the Midwest in April.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022
Micro-transit initiative launches on far Eastside to bridge transportation gaps
People living on the far Eastside of Indianapolis will be able to schedule rides from their door and to anywhere within a ten-mile radius.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022
Indy airport sees more passengers, more flights
More than 7.1 million passengers traveled through the Indianapolis International Airport in 2021, an increase in overall passenger traffic by 75 percent compared to 2020.
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