Transportation

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. EDT

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9503 E 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46235 (Directions)

IndyGo 'B' board room

Regular IndyGo Board of Directors meeting

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Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Joji Gordon

IndyGo riders are pushing back on a proposed fare hike—the first in 15+ years. A single ride would jump from $1.75 to $2.75 in 2026, with paratransit and other passes also affected. “This fare increase will hit my community the hardest,” one rider said.

Note-taking by Jeff Brown

At a recent IndyGo meeting, riders voiced concerns over a proposed fare hike—the first in more than 15 years. If approved, the cost of a single bus ride would rise from $1.75 to $2.75 starting January 2026, with similar increases for other fare types and paratransit services. The

Live reporting by Kelli Jack-Kelly

IndyGo riders are pushing back on a proposed fare hike—the first in 15+ years. A single ride would jump from $1.75 to $2.75 in 2026, with paratransit and other passes also affected. “This fare increase will hit my community the hardest,” one rider said.

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The severe storms and tornado watches prompted weather warning sirens to be sounded.

Although there are some connection issues and electricity challenges, we are here at the meeting recording it all.

Thanks for staying with us!

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The IndyGo Board of Directors meeting begins at 4:03 p.m.

Information on the board members can be found here:

https://www.indygo.net/about-indygo/board-of-directors/

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IndyGo unveiled its fare collection and fare adjustment system to replace the outdated systems.

Fixed route pricing would go from $1.75 to $2.75, IndyGo Access from $3.50 to $5.50 in the ADA area, and paratransit services from $7.00 to $11.00, and same-day trips from $10.00 to $15.00 if approved.

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A series of public hearings have been scheduled to hear from the community about these proposed fare changes. If the changes are approved after these meetings, they will take affect on 1/1/2026.

The next public hearing will take place later in this meeting.

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The IndyGo system map can be found here:

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Ridership growth has been fairly robust as IndyGo saw a 20% increase in fixed route ridership in 2023 as compared to 2022.

To plan a trip, IndyGo riders can use the transit app, Google Maps, or IndyGo’s website.

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The IndyGo Blue Line team will be at SPARK on the Circle each Wednesday in June and July to address the community and answer questions about the new fare project, and route adjustments.

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New battery powered electric buses have been introduced by IndyGo for the Purple Line BRT route this year.

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More information shared about the project:

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To prepare for the public hearing portion of today’s meeting, those with questions could either show up in person, or register online to join virtually.

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Additional information is shared by the IndyGo board:

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The public meeting portion was introduced, and open questions encouraged. There were no questions from in-person attendees, and one from a virtual attendee. His question centered around affordability for those who are struggling to pay current rates.

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Board responded by saying there will be consideration for those riders, and are planning to address those concerns in the months to come.

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Public meeting was closed at 5:48 p.m. and the board meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

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Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any questions on the meeting or this content to @indydocumenters. Or, you may email us at documenters@mirrorindy.org

Thank you for your time, and we will see you next time!

Agency Information

IndyGo Board of Directors

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www.indygo.net

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A Board of Directors approves IndyGo policies relating to operations, contracted services, safety, finance, and overall corporate structure. The Mayor of Indianapolis and the City-County Council of Indianapolis and Marion County appoint the bipartisan group. The mayor selects three members and the Council selects four. If you would like to contact an IndyGo Board of Directors member, please send an email to IndyGoBoard@IndyGo.net

Meetings are no longer live streamed by the agency.

Find Documenters coverage of past board meetings: https://indianapolis-in.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=799

Board members:

  • Greg Hahn, chair
  • Adairius J. Gardner, vice chair
  • Richard Harry Wilson, Jr., treasurer
  • Mary Ann Fagan, secretary
  • Stephanie Quick, member

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