We believe in an interconnected transit network that provides multiple ridership options for citizens throughout the city and state. According to SustainLane, an urban ranking website, Indianapolis ranks 43rd in the nation for overall mass transit ridership. For a nine-county region of well-over a million people, we believe we can do better.
Between 1901 and 1930, Indianapolis supported the nation’s second largest interurban rail transportation system, including the world’s largest interurban terminal (once located between Illinois & Capital on Market Street). Over 2,600 miles of track ran across the state, with nearly 400 trains feeding into the Indianapolis terminal daily. This system, complemented by a comprehensive streetcar network, made Indianapolis one of the nation’s most accessible cities.
Today, we find ourselves in a much different city. As such, PUP is working with CIRTA (Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority) and the new INDYCONNECT taskforce to support the development of a more connected Indianapolis.
Additionally, we are developing a City Car Share program for those who do not have a car or who are looking to give up owning one.
