IndyGo Blue Line BRT Advances Heavy Construction on Washington Street as Council Champions 'HOME Plan'

24-Mile Blue Line Rapid Transit Enters Active Utility and Corridor Construction

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Transforming east-west travel across Marion County, IndyGo and civil contractors accelerated heavy construction in October 2026 along the 24-mile Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. Backed by nearly $150 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, engineering crews advanced major subterranean stormwater relocations, high-voltage utility realignments, and ADA-compliant curb reconstruction along Washington Street.

When passenger service begins in 2028, the Blue Line will provide high-frequency, dedicated-lane transit connecting Indianapolis International Airport directly through downtown Indianapolis to Cumberland. The rapid corridor features level-boarding platforms, fare-prepayment kiosks, and signal prioritization to reduce transit times by up to 25 percent.

IndyGo 2026 Budget Drives Blue Line Infrastructure and East Side Facility

Supporting the massive capital push, IndyGo is operating under an expanded $432 million annual budget, allocating resources for corridor paving and construction of a modern East Side bus maintenance facility to service the agency’s growing zero-emission electric bus fleet. The agency also enacted targeted route adjustments taking effect October 11, 2026, optimizing feeder routes to minimize transfer delays during ongoing arterial roadway work.

Agency leaders highlighted that the infrastructure enhancements include complete resurfacing of deteriorated roadway segments, delivering durable benefits for both public transit riders and private motorists.

City-County Council Champions 5,000-Unit 'HOME Plan' Affordable Housing Initiative

At the City-County Building, Council President Vop Osili and municipal lawmakers advanced the 'HOME Plan', a comprehensive legislative blueprint designed to build and preserve more than 5,000 affordable housing units across Indianapolis. The proposal leverages Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) incentives to stimulate private investment near transit corridors while restructuring housing oversight. Civic leaders affirmed that aligning rapid transit construction with neighborhood housing guarantees equitable economic stability across the city.