CIRTA News

Calling all Bloomington to Indy Commuters!

When: Tuesday, Dec. 18th at 7:00 PM Where: Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room 1C, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Bloomington to Indy Commuters, do you want to learn how you can save money on your commute? A way that helps the enviroment and your pocketbook, all at the same time. Join us at our … read more

Commuter Challenge Results

Area residents are big winners: Greenhouse gas impact reduced by 76 tons INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2012) – For choosing not to drive to work alone, Kristi Carlson, who lives in Bloomington and carpools with three other downtown workers to and from her job at IUPUI, will have $500 for holiday shopping, thanks to the inaugural … read more

Wanted: Columbus-to-Indy commuters looking to save money

Residents interested in sharing their commute to Indianapolis and other area employment centers are invited to a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 at City Hall. For more information, download this document.

Commuter Connect refreshes brand, expands program

Central Indiana commuters and employers are getting more resources to help them find carpools, vanpools and other alternative transportation options. As it rolls out more services, the program known as Central Indiana Commuter Services is getting a new name, Commuter Connect. For more information, download this document.

28 commuters form area’s two newest vanpools

Twenty-eight more commuters will get to and from work in vanpools starting June 4. One new vanpool meets at the Sam’s Club in Greenwood, where the 15 participants board the van and travel to Columbus, where they work for Cummins. The other new vanpool meets at the Wal-Mart in Westfield, where 13 participants board the … read more

New service to connect Indy residents to Hamilton County jobs

For several years, Hamilton County residents have enjoyed commuter bus service from Carmel and Fishers to downtown Indianapolis. Now Marion County residents with far-north-side jobs also have an opportunity to take a commuter bus to work. Designed to improve access to jobs, a new transportation link from Indianapolis to Fishers and Carmel with shuttles to … read more

Indy Express Bus kicks off game day shuttles

Peyton Manning might be sidelined for the Sept. 18 Indianapolis Colts home opener, but Indy Express Bus will be on the active list, ready to take fans from the northside to downtown Indianapolis every home game day this season. MEDIA CONTACT: Jen Schmits Thomas, JTPR (317.441.2487, jen@jtprinc.com) For more information, download this document.

Petition, resolution drive pushes for transit referenda

As the nation approaches Dump the Pump Day on June 16, Central Indiana residents have the opportunity not just to park their cars and ride the bus for free, but also to demonstrate their support for improved transit. MEDIA CONTACt: Jen Schmits Thomas, JTPR (jen@JTPRinc.com, 317.441.2487) For more information, download this document.

CIRTA provides tips for saving money at the gas pump

Gas prices are up more than 30 cents in the past two weeks, and more increases are reportedly on the way. How do consumers cope? CIRTA, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority, has some ideas for saving money at the gas pump: try Indy Express Bus, carpool, ride IndyGo, and bike. MEDIA CONTACT: Jen Thomas, … read more