IndyGo Opens Purple Line BRT

10/24/2024

IndyGo, Indianapolis, IN, has launched its Purple Line BRT route, spanning 15.2 miles with 31 stations connecting downtown Indianapolis to the historic City of Lawrence.

FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool.

“To say the Purple Line is simply ‘important’ is an understatement,” said IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz. “It represents progress, access, equity, and opportunity. Indianapolis has made the decision to invest in transit because we believe in our potential. We know that our city shines when the spotlight is upon us.”

The $188 million project includes $81 million in FTA funding. “The Purple Line isn’t just going to impact Indianapolis,” said FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool. “It’s an investment in our shared future. I know it takes many years of hard work to move these projects forward. This is a momentous day.”

The Purple Line has brought crucial infrastructure improvements, economic growth, and increased access to Indianapolis residents. It is also granting unparalleled connections between downtown Indy and the City of Lawrence and providing faster, more efficient, and reliable transportation between many neighborhoods, major employers, healthcare, and educational facilities.