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# Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

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- [CIRTA holding a Commuter Challenge in May to encourage residents to try transportation alternatives](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-holding-a-commuter-challenge-in-may-to-encourage-residents-to-try-transportation-alternatives/) - Free carpool matching and more available With the average price of a gallon of unleaded gas at $4.42 in the state, there’s never been a better time to look at other options for getting around besides driving alone. Enter the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority’s Commuter Challenge! Every day in May that you log an
- [New transportation program between Hamilton and Hancock counties starts April 6](https://cirta.us/press-releases/new-transportation-program-between-hamilton-and-hancock-counties-starts-april-6/) - For the first time, anyone needing a ride between Hamilton and Hancock counties has access to public transportation with a single call for a flat fee. The new program – One-Call Connect – was developed by the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and Hamilton County Express, RIDE Hancock. Because of the way public transportation
- [Commuter Benefits limit to increase in 2026](https://cirta.us/press-releases/commuter-benefits-limit-to-increase-in-2026/) - The IRS has increased the limit for pre-tax transit benefits from $325/month to $340/month in 2026. This means more savings for businesses and employees! What are pre-tax transit benefits? The IRS tax code 132(f) allows companies to offer up to $340/month of tax-free commuter funds to each employee, either as an employer-paid subsidy or a
- [Individualized services for times when ‘mass’ transit doesn’t fit the need ](https://cirta.us/blog/individualized-services-for-times-when-mass-transit-doesnt-fit-the-need/) - The beauty of mass transit is that it offers “one size fits most” modes of transportation. But what happens if you’re not one of the “most”? Where do you turn when your transportation needs don’t align with the options provided to the “mass” of people? For example, what if you have a disability that makes
- [CIRTA making improvements to free shuttle service to Whitestown](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-making-improvements-to-free-shuttle-service-to-whitestown/) - IndyGo connection moving to Lafayette Square; new stops will serve new large employers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) is improving its Whitestown Connector route and schedule to make the service more convenient, safer and more efficient. Workforce Connectors fill the gap between IndyGo bus stops in Marion County and e-commerce
- [Saddle up for <em>WINTER</em> Bike to Work Day](https://cirta.us/blog/saddle-up-for-winter-bike-to-work-day/) - Every February 14 is set aside for people in love. This year, it’s also set aside for those who love riding their bikes. Celebrated annually on the second Friday in February, this year International Winter Bike to Work Day falls on Valentine’s Day, a fitting coincidence for those who simply love the benefits they get
- [Claim your commute time](https://cirta.us/blog/claim-your-commute-time/) - Let’s face it, most of us don’t enjoy commuting. Sure: Studies suggest that two-thirds of people who walk or bike to work are “very satisfied” with their commutes, but few people really love the time spent going to and from work. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make that time more beneficial by embracing a
- [Jennifer and Amanda Represent CIRTA at National Conference, Bringing Home Awards](https://cirta.us/press-releases/jennifer-and-amanda-represent-cirta-at-national-conference-bringing-home-awards/) - Recently, our Executive Director, Jennifer, and Assistant Director and Mobility Manager, Amanda, attended the 38th Annual International Conference of the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) in Denver, Colorado. ACT is the leading organization for commuter transportation and transportation demand management (TDM) professionals, and its Annual International Conference is the largest event of its kind, drawing
- [Car Free Day aims to create cleaner, healthier communities](https://cirta.us/press-releases/car-free-day-aims-to-create-cleaner-healthier-communities/) - Residents encouraged to ditch solo drives in favor of carpools, bikes, buses on Sept. 19 Central Indiana residents who want cleaner air and healthier communities are planning to take part in Car Free Day on Sept. 19 by carpooling, biking, taking a bus or walking to work. For those who have the ability to work
- [How to transform your commute through biking](https://cirta.us/blog/how-to-transform-your-commute-through-biking/) - May is Bike Month. And there’s a reason it’s worth it to take a whole month to celebrate the bicycle! Humans have been riding bikes for over 200 years now. From bowler hats to safety helmets, the styles of this time-honored transportation has changed with our ever-shifting world. And even in our fast-paced world, it’s
- [3 Reasons Why Transit Equity Matters](https://cirta.us/blog/3-reasons-why-transit-equity-matters/) - It’s been nearly 60 years since Rosa Parks became the face of bus boycotts across the United States when she refused to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Ala. And while segregation on public transit was ultimately declared unconstitutional in 1956, public transportation is still not guaranteed to all Americans. Equal access
- [Bike Guide Profile: Chris Holcomb](https://cirta.us/blog/bike-guide-profile-chris-holcomb/) - Who or whatever rules the bicycling universe must have been paying attention when it paired Bike Guide Chris Holcomb to Guide-ee Suzane Um. “I was actually afraid of riding my bike as a kid,” said Chris, a 30-year-old program analyst for the IU Public Policy Institute. “I had some accidents and really struggled to learn.
- [Strategies to Encourage Responsible Commuting](https://cirta.us/blog/strategies-to-encourage-responsible-commuting/) - It’s never too late to switch up your commuting methods. Rethinking your commute is a good idea that can save you time and money, as well as positively impact the environment. CIRTA-Commuter Connect is here to help you find customized commuting solutions, reduce your individual carbon footprint, and increase your community connection through alternative transportation.
- [National Bike Month: Top Trails to Explore in Central Indiana](https://cirta.us/blog/national-bike-month-top-trails-to-explore-in-central-indiana/) - October is National Bike Month! At CIRTA-Commuter Connect, we love to see our fellow Hoosiers out and about on their bicycles, maintaining their physical and mental wellness while protecting the environment. That’s why we are here to educate about the top trails in and around Indianapolis, including biking resources that can help you get the
- [Go Car Free or Car Lite with CIRTA in September!](https://cirta.us/blog/go-car-free-or-car-lite-with-cirta-in-september/) - September is the perfect time to start making changes to embrace a more car free lifestyle. Going car free or car lite can help you get back more time in your day, improve the quality of the environment around you, and even improve your physical and mental health. Next time you’re think about driving alone
- [Tips for Celebrating National Wellness Month](https://cirta.us/blog/tips-for-celebrating-national-wellness-month/) - National Wellness Month is the perfect time to improve your quality of life by making changes to your daily routine. CIRTA-Commuter Connect offers services and benefits that can make this process easy, and utilizing these services can also positively impact the environment in Central Indiana. This month, we’ve compiled ideas to help you get started
- [Plan for the return to public interaction by identifying commuting partners](https://cirta.us/blog/plan-for-the-return-to-public-interaction-by-identifying-commuting-partners/) - If you look at Central Indiana commuting over time, you’ll find that a lot of our choices for getting to work have been reactions to events and conditions surrounding us … war, for example, or economic upheaval. Now we find ourselves making another set of adjustments based on outside factors. But maybe, once this current
- [How to Safely Return to Work and Still Share Your Ride](https://cirta.us/blog/how-to-safely-return-to-work-and-still-share-your-ride/) - For more than seven weeks, most of us have been staying at and/or working from home as much as possible, washing our hands raw as we try to stave off the coronavirus. When we have ventured out, we stopped hugging and shaking hands as we kept our distance. We’ve worn masks and carried disinfectant wipes.
- [Telecommuting tips](https://cirta.us/blog/telecommuting-tips/) - The average Central Indiana commuter drives 40.8 miles and spends 50.6 minutes to and from work every day. So, one positive side of more people working from home is that we’re collectively reducing our region’s carbon footprint. Check out our online calculator to measure the positive impact you’re making by telecommuting. In addition, we’d like
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team/) - Get To Know - Molly Oliver, Vanpool Coordinator, Commuter Connect 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I have worked at Commuter Connect since April of this year as the Outreach Coordinator for Madison, West Marion, and Hamilton Counties. I also am the Vanpool Coordinator. 2. How did
- [Your Guide to Car Free Day Every Day](https://cirta.us/blog/your-guide-to-car-free-day-every-day/) - If you have seen Commuter Connect’s website or social media pages, you likely have seen something about our new initiative, Car Free Day Every Day. In this blog post, Commuter Connect shares everything you need to know about Car Free Day Every Day so you can get involved. Introducing Car Free Day Every Day! Prior
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-4/) - Get To Know – Jennifer Gebhard, Program Manager 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I have been with Commuter Connect for 8 years. I did take a leave for 2 years when my husband's job took us to CA. I am now the Program Manager. 2. How
- [E-Bikes Rise in Popularity as a Commuting Resource](https://cirta.us/blog/e-bikes-rise-in-popularity-as-a-commuting-resource/) - “This is our fourth year in business and we expected it to be a bigger year just because of the trending interest in electric bikes, but that was before COVID-19,” explains Josh Freedman, owner of Pedego Electric Bikes in Carmel, Indiana. “Now with a bike shortage and with more people spending this time out in
- [Celebrate National Ridesharing Month with Commuter Connect](https://cirta.us/blog/celebrate-national-ridesharing-month-with-commuter-connect/) - At Commuter Connect, we are committed to helping all commuters find transportation alternatives that save money and protect our local environment. In September, we launched the Car Free Day Every Day campaign to promote all the ways commuters can go car-free or car-lite in Central Indiana. We are excited to announce that we are
- [Top 5 Ways Employers Can Help Employees Go Car-Free](https://cirta.us/blog/top-5-ways-employers-can-help-employees-go-car-free/) - Whether you run a large company or a small business, every employer can make a difference in their local community and in the lives of their employees. The Commuter Connect team works with employers across Central Indiana to promote transportation alternatives that reduce employee stress, save money, and improve air quality. If you’re an employer
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-5/) - Get To Know – Sarah Troutman, Outreach Representative 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I am an Outreach Representative for Hamilton and Hancock counties, and Indy East. I have been with Commuter Connect for one week! 2. How did you get started in the industry? This position
- [Commuting Trends in 2020: A Year in Review](https://cirta.us/blog/commuting-trends-in-2020-a-year-in-review/) - We have (finally) made it to the end of 2020! As many reflect on the year’s memorable moments and biggest surprises, we at Commuter Connect want to highlight how commuting has evolved during this unprecedented year. Here are some of 2020’s biggest commuting trends: January – March: The Continued Rise of Eco-Friendly Transportation In the
- [Commuting After COVID-19: The Future of the Commuting Industry](https://cirta.us/blog/commuting-after-covid-19-the-future-of-the-commuting-industry/) - Welcome to Commuter Connect's first blog of 2021! Last year, we saw a dramatic shift in how people commute. As a result, Central Indiana experienced a drop in both air pollution and traffic congestion. We expect 2021 to be yet another exciting year in the commuting industry! With the COVID-19 vaccine distribution already in progress,
- [The North Split Construction Project: Your Questions Answered](https://cirta.us/blog/the-north-split-construction-project-your-questions-answered/) - Have you heard the news? One of Central Indiana’s busiest interchanges is getting a makeover! The North Split construction project will redesign where Interstates 65 and 70 meet in Downtown Indianapolis and replace or repair 32 bridges over 3.1 miles of highway. The North Split construction will affect many of Central Indiana’s commuters, so we’re
- [How Commuter Connect’s School Pool Program Makes Drop-Off a Breeze!](https://cirta.us/blog/how-commuter-connects-school-pool-program-makes-drop-off-a-breeze/) - Commuter Connect’s mission to make the lives of all Central Indiana residents easier by promoting eco-friendly transportation alternatives. Our team has helped hundreds of employees reinvent their commute to work, and now we’re bringing our expertise to the school drop-off drive with our School Pool program. If you are unfamiliar with School Pool or want
- [Start a Springtime Bike Habit with Commuter Connect’s Bike Guide Program](https://cirta.us/blog/start-a-springtime-bike-habit-with-commuter-connects-bike-guide-program/) - May is National Bike Month and it has never been a better time to start a regular bike habit! According to research led by University of Oxford transportation professor Christian Brand, choosing to bike rather than drive just once a day can reduce an average citizen’s carbon emission by 67%. This would significantly improve the
- [Commuter Connect’s Guide to Carpool Etiquette](https://cirta.us/blog/commuter-connects-guide-to-carpool-etiquette/) - Commuter Connect can help you find a carpool, vanpool, or other commuting options. As we all start heading back to work, let Commuter Connect help you ease back into an enjoyable routine. Here are a few things to keep in mind when joining a carpool or vanpool: Be respectful and courteous to all involved Being
- [Why You Should Participate in Car Free Day Indy 2021](https://cirta.us/blog/why-you-should-participate-in-car-free-day-indy-2021/) - International Car Free Day, which is celebrated on September 22nd, encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day. Motor vehicles emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which are major causes of global warming. Cities all around the world organize events to promote and encourage the use of mass transit, biking, walking, and
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-2/) - Get To Know – Shelly King, Customer Service Specialist 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? My position Is Customer Service Specialist and I have been here about 3 and a half months. 2. How did you get started in the industry? I was not in this industry
- [Guide to Working an in-Person and Remote Schedule](https://cirta.us/blog/guide-to-working-an-in-person-and-remote-schedule/) - Many Americans found themselves working an all-remote or hybrid (in-person and remote) schedule this past year. This unprecedented change in how we work was a challenging adjustment for some people, but many workers are now interested in continuing to work a hybrid schedule in the future. In fact, a recent survey from FlexJobs found that
- [Vanpool 101: How to Use Them as a Recruitment and Retention Tool](https://cirta.us/blog/vanpool-101-how-to-use-them-as-a-recruitment-and-retention-tool/) - Did you know that 1 in 3 employees consider the commute when choosing a job? Your current and prospective employees are counting on you to provide them with meaningful transportation solutions. Giving them the option to sign up for a vanpool with 7-15 other people using Commuter Connect is an easy way you can help,
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-3/) - Get To Know – Amanda Hart, Outreach Representative 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I recently started my role as the Outreach Representative for Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and the west side of Marion County. 2. How did you get started in the industry? I was recruited by
- [The Financial Benefits of Starting a Carpool or Vanpool](https://cirta.us/blog/the-financial-benefits-of-starting-a-carpool-or-vanpool/) - Gas prices are reaching the highest levels they’ve ever been in U.S. history, making this the best possible time to start saving money by organizing a carpool or vanpool. Commuter Connect makes it easy to start a carpool of your own and can help you start the conversation with your employer about a carpool/vanpool program
- [Commuter Connect’s Guide to Biking in Indianapolis](https://cirta.us/blog/commuter-connects-guide-to-biking-in-indianapolis/) - National Bike Month is coming up in May! This month is all about celebrating the many benefits that cycling provides, from better health to a cleaner, more efficient way to get around. Indianapolis is well-known for being a premier destination for cyclists in the U.S., and we want to give you the inside scoop on
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-6/) - Get To Know – Sarah Kendall, Outreach Representative 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I am an Outreach Representative and I started with Commuter Connect on June 16th 2. How did you get started in the industry? I was looking for a career change that would make
- [What You Can Do to Improve Air Quality in Indiana](https://cirta.us/blog/what-you-can-do-to-improve-air-quality-in-indiana/) - According to the Indianapolis Air Quality Index, on a national level, Indianapolis air quality is ranked 53 out of 1,517 cities for having the worst particle pollution. High levels of air pollution can cause adverse health outcomes for individuals subjected to it, and it’s important that we all do our part to keep the air
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-7/) - Get To Know – Berrie Rupert, Outreach Representative 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I recently started in my role as Outreach Representative, proudly working with the people and employers within Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and West Marion County. 2. How did you get started in the industry?
- [How School Pool is Making Parent’s Lives Easier](https://cirta.us/blog/how-school-pool-is-making-parents-lives-easier/) - Coordinating and providing rides to children while trying to manage your life and career is challenging. School Pool, a service of Commuter Connect, was created to make parent’s lives easier while also reducing carbon emissions and stress levels. As the start of school draws closer, the Commuter Connect team has compiled information for you about
- [Celebrate Car Free Day Indy 2022 with Commuter Connect!](https://cirta.us/blog/celebrate-car-free-day-indy-2022-with-commuter-connect/) - Car Free Day Indy 2022 is nearly here! Celebrated worldwide every year on September 22, Car Free Day is dedicated to getting as many single occupancy vehicle (SOV) drivers as possible using alternative transportation like carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, and taking the bus. With gas prices being at an all-time high in 2022, making it
- [Get to Know the Commuter Connect Team](https://cirta.us/blog/get-to-know-the-commuter-connect-team-8/) - Get To Know – Allison Steinke, Outreach Representative 1. What is your position and how long have you been with Commuter Connect? I am wrapping up a great first week with Commuter Connect as an Outreach Representative. 2. How did you get started in the industry? I have always loved Mother Earth and try to
- [How to Make it Easier for Your Employees to Commute](https://cirta.us/blog/how-to-make-it-easier-for-your-employees-to-commute/) - Did you know that the average commute to work and home again is more than 52 minutes for most Americans (U.S. Census Bureau)? This can contribute to burnout and job dissatisfaction, causing employers to lose talent. Don’t let this happen to your company! Employers have an important role to play in ensuring that the employee
- [CIRTA’s Top Wellness Program Ideas](https://cirta.us/blog/cirtas-top-wellness-program-ideas/) - Did you know that 52% of U.S. companies offer wellness programs for their employees, and 87% of employees consider health and wellness offerings when choosing an employer? If you want to attract top talent, then it’s time to start thinking about wellness programs. The good news is that not all employee wellness programs will break
- [CIRTA-Commuter Connect’s Holiday Favorites](https://cirta.us/blog/cirta-commuter-connects-holiday-favorites/) - As the weather gets chillier and the holidays draw closer, we’re excited to continue inspiring people to change the way they commute in Central Indiana going into 2023. In the meantime, we’re excited to have time off coming this month to enjoy all our favorite holiday traditions, movies, and music. Here are the holiday favorites
- [CIRTA’S Winter Carpool Parking Strategies](https://cirta.us/blog/cirtas-winter-carpool-parking-strategies/) - One of the most inconvenient aspects of wintertime is driving and parking your vehicle when weather conditions are unfavorable. If you carpool to work, it’s important to be able to efficiently park to keep you and the other members of your carpool from being late. CIRTA is here with some tips to help you become
- [Whitestown forms Economic Improvement District (EID)  to pay for workforce transportation](https://cirta.us/press-releases/whitestown-forms-economic-improvement-district-eid-to-pay-for-workforce-transportation/) - The Whitestown Town Council last night passed an ordinance to create an Economic Improvement District (EID) to help fund a commuter transportation service. Property owners within an estimated 2,000-acre area straddling I-65 in Whitestown will pay into a fund that will cover the cost of the Whitestown Connector, which provides service between IndyGo’s northwestern-most stop
- [CIRTA’S Top Tips for Overcoming Hybrid Work Challenges](https://cirta.us/blog/cirtas-top-tips-for-overcoming-hybrid-work-challenges/) - Hybrid working, a reality of the modern workplace, can be incredibly effective but also personally challenging. How do you get the same culture and connection as an in-person employee when you telework? How do you adjust to two separate workspaces, including one with pets, kids, and distractions? If you’re finding yourself struggling to stay on
- [6 Misconceptions About Vanpool](https://cirta.us/blog/6-misconceptions-about-vanpool/) - Vanpooling is an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly way to get to and from work. By sharing a van with a group of people that live and work in a similar location to you, your daily commute can be fun and relaxing while also reducing your individual carbon footprint. If you’re looking to get started
- [Earth Day: Events and Activities in Central Indiana](https://cirta.us/blog/earth-day-events-and-activities-in-central-indiana/) - Earth Day is almost here! We at CIRTA-Commuter Connect love celebrating our beautiful Earth, and we encourage all our fellow Hoosiers to do the same. We’re here for some inspiration and ideas to celebrate Earth Day in Central Indiana! This year, Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22nd but there are events happening all week
- [Inside CIRTA’s Bike Buddy Program](https://cirta.us/blog/inside-cirtas-bike-buddy-program/) - As summer approaches, it’s time to strap on your helmet and get back on your bike. We believe that cycling is one of the best forms of transportation you can choose with benefits including improved physical and mental health, reduced carbon emissions, and less traffic congestion. However, we also know that it can be intimidating
- [CIRTA’s Workforce Connect Service](https://cirta.us/blog/cirtas-workforce-connect-service/) - At CIRTA, we strive to enhance accessibility, increase efficiency, and provide reliable public transit across Central Indiana. We’re working to make commuting stress-free by improving and expanding transit options for employees and employers throughout the region. Workforce Connect, a service of CIRTA, can help you reach your workplace in the Plainfield or Whitestown areas. Pay
- [How to Sell School Pool to Your District](https://cirta.us/blog/how-to-sell-school-pool-to-your-district/) - The phrase “school drop-off” makes most parents shudder. It floods the brain with memories of the morning rush, stress of ensuring kids reach school with all their belongings, all while maintaining a timeline to avoid being late for work. The CIRTA team knows this pain, but is here to help make school drop off a
- [Zero fare rides from Indy to industrial parks in Plainfield and Whitestown roll out Jan. 2](https://cirta.us/press-releases/zero-fare-rides-from-indy-to-industrial-parks-in-plainfield-and-whitestown-roll-out-jan-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE B-roll video and images available for download at https://bit.ly/3N4Uwm0. The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and businesses in the Plainfield and Whitestown Economic Improvement Districts (EIDs) are launching a promotional offer of zero-fare rides on Workforce Connectors in 2024. Beginning Jan. 2, those riding Workforce Connectors shuttles from Indianapolis to industrial parks
- [North & South Plainfield Connector](https://cirta.us/press-releases/south-plainfield-connector-starting-saturday-service-nov-11/) - Service for the North & South Plainfield Connector comes from an Economic Improvement District, in which area businesses voluntarily assess themselves to support specific projects. The formation of the Plainfield EID has attracted national from Streetsblog [http://ow.ly/DI5a30griwr], and the Town of Plainfield and CIRTA won an innovation award [http://ow.ly/UjOT30grizF] from Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) for
- [Commuters, work-from-homers and anyone else who drives a vehicle in Central Indiana asked to go car-free or car-lite on Sept. 22](https://cirta.us/press-releases/commuters-work-from-homers-and-anyone-else-who-drives-a-vehicle-in-central-indiana-asked-to-go-car-free-or-car-lite-on-sept-22/) - To mark International Car Free Day this year, Central Indiana residents working from home, as well as those commuting to work by carpool, vanpool, bike, bus and walking, are encouraged to take the online pledge to be car free or car lite on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Read more (Word Doc)
- [CIRTA and CICOA Relaunch My Freedom Program for Central Indiana Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-and-cicoa-relaunch-my-freedom-program-for-central-indiana-seniors-and-individuals-with-disabilities/) - Program increases accessibility by providing affordable cross-county transportation for qualifying individuals INDIANAPOLIS - Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions recently relaunched the My Freedom program, which provides transportation services for individuals with disabilities or anyone over the age of 60 in Central Indiana. “We are grateful to provide
- [Plainfield & Whitestown Schedule Updates](https://cirta.us/press-releases/plainfield-whitestown-schedule-updates/) - Beginning February 20, 2023, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority's (CIRTA) Workforce Connectors to Plainfield and Whitestown will no longer run Sundays or after 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday. We understand the adjustment to the operating hours may impact you. We are here to help. Please find a list of frequently asked questions below or
- [CIRTA names John Seber executive director, pledges to work to close mobility gap](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-names-john-seber-executive-director-pledges-to-work-to-close-mobility-gap/) - The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) board of directors announced today that it has named transit industry veteran John Seber as its executive director. With 28 years of transit experience in both public and private sectors, Seber has worked with transit authorities throughout the country while based in Indianapolis. CIRTA Board Chair Bill Ehret
- [Henneke Appointed to CIRTA Board of Directors](https://cirta.us/press-releases/henneke-appointed-to-cirta-board-of-directors/) - Greg Henneke has been appointed by Mayor Joe Hogsett to the board of directors of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA). Currently senior executive vice president at American Structurepoint, Greg has served in wide-ranging roles, including Indianapolis DPW director and INDOT design division chief, as well as numerous civic engagements, including chairman of the
- [Central Indiana to celebrate Car Free Day Sept. 21](https://cirta.us/press-releases/central-indiana-to-celebrate-car-free-day-sept-21/) - Residents urged to take online pledge to go car free or car lite Central Indiana residents are encouraged to take part in Car Free Day Indy by taking a bus, biking or walking or by going “car lite” and carpooling or vanpooling on Sept. 21. To sweeten the challenge, Commuter Connect, the region’s rideshare program,
- [McGee named CIRTA interim director](https://cirta.us/press-releases/mcgee-named-cirta-interim-director/) - The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) has named Andrew McGee interim director. McGee, who currently serves as assistant director, will assume his new role following the departure of current executive director Lori Kaplan, who retires July 13. McGee has worked for CIRTA in various capacities since 2011. Prior to that, he worked seven years
- [Transportation program expands options for people with disabilities](https://cirta.us/press-releases/transportation-program-expands-options-for-people-with-disabilities/) - My Freedom helping 300 Central Indiana residents get to work, medical appointments, more Today, citizens with disabilities may qualify for public transit vouchers through CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions’ Way2Go service that allow them to cross county borders, thanks to a new program called My Freedom. My Freedom makes it easier for people with disabilities
- [Rising gas prices mean commuter match-making service is busy](https://cirta.us/press-releases/rising-gas-prices-mean-commuter-match-making-service-is-busy/) - With gas prices climbing, Commuter Connect is seeing an increase in phone calls and website visits. “Carpooling is an easy way to control what you pay to get to work,” said Andrew McGee, program director of Commuter Connect, a service of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA). “While you can’t change the price of
- [CIRTA vanpool program expands to Columbus](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-vanpool-program-expands-to-columbus/) - Employee-recruitment challenges led to service With an unemployment rate that’s even lower than the low 3.7% state average, Columbus, Indiana, businesses are looking for innovative ways to attract employees. The Columbus Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) believes vanpools offer one solution, and they’re partnering with CIRTA to see if they can put more vanpools on
- [LORI KAPLAN: It’s good news/bad news for commuting and tax reform](https://cirta.us/press-releases/lori-kaplan-its-good-news-bad-news-for-commuting-and-tax-reform/) - To read the letter from CIRTA Executive Director, Lori Kaplan, on Indianapolis Business Journal's website, click the link below: https://www.ibj.com/articles/68554-lori-kaplan-its-good-newsbad-news-for-commuting-and-tax-reform
- [Regional Transportation Authority Seeks New Leader as Kaplan Announces Retirement](https://cirta.us/press-releases/regional-transportation-authority-seeks-new-leader-kaplan-announces-retirement/) - Lori Kaplan, executive director of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA), has announced her retirement. Kaplan has served as executive director for two years. She joined CIRTA in 2011 as vanpool manager and was promoted to the Commuter Connect rideshare program manager before taking the executive director job. Before joining CIRTA, Kaplan served in
- [CIRTA Board of Directors Elects Officers](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-board-directors-elects-officers/) - INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 8, 2018) — The board of directors of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) has elected the following officers: Cassie Stockamp of Marion County, president; Bill Ehret of Marion County, vice president; Jerry Bridges of Madison County, secretary; and Larry Hesson of Hendricks County, treasurer. The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA)
- [IndyStar Letters: Amazon bid shows necessity of mass transit](https://cirta.us/press-releases/indystar-letters-amazon-bid-shows-necessity-mass-transit/) - To read the letter from CIRTA Executive Director, Lori Kaplan, on IndyStar's website, click the link below: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/readers/2018/01/22/letters-amazon-bid-shows-necessity-mass-transit/1053927001/
- [Amazon job seekers can take public transportation](https://cirta.us/press-releases/amazon-job-seekers-can-take-public-transportation/) - Job seekers participating in today’s Amazon Jobs Day in Whitestown can get to the hiring fair on public transportation. While a lack of transportation has historically prevented many metro-area job seekers from applying for jobs in Indianapolis suburbs, a “workforce connector” now links IndyGo lines to worksites offering thousands of positions – including the ones
- [Workforce Connectors not running on Labor Day (September 4)](https://cirta.us/press-releases/workforce-connectors-not-running-labor-day-september-4/) - All three Workforce Connectors (North Plainfield Connector, South Plainfield Connector, and Whitestown Connector) will not operate on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, September 5. Questions can be directed to CIRTA's office (317-327-7433) during normal business hours.
- [South Plainfield Economic Improvement District gets national attention](https://cirta.us/press-releases/south-plainfield-economic-improvement-district-gets-national-attention/) - STREETSBLOG USA As Jobs Sprawl Outside Indianapolis, Transit Tries to Keep Pace By Yonah Freemark | Jun 30, 2017
- [Plainfield Wins Innovation Award for Economic Improvement District](https://cirta.us/press-releases/plainfield-wins-innovation-award-economic-improvement-district/) - The Town of Plainfield has been named a 2017 Municipal Innovation Award winner by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) in the 30,000 – 60,000 population category. The Town received the award during the Aim Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 11, at the 2017 Aim Ideas Summit in Evansville. The town was honored for their creation
- [Community meetings on 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan set](https://cirta.us/press-releases/community-meetings-2045-long-range-transportation-plan-set/) - The way we get around today – driving, biking, walking or taking transit – has a lot to do with infrastructure that was planned years ago. Roadways, transit lines and bridges often are conceived decades before any concrete is poured. In other words, if residents want to have a say in future infrastructure, they need
- [Central Indiana to celebrate Car Free Day Indy Sept. 22](https://cirta.us/press-releases/central-indiana-celebrate-car-free-day-indy-sept-22/) - CEOs, civic leaders pledge to go car free or car lite Central Indiana will join Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Jakarta, Metro Washington, D.C., and Long Island, NY, in marking World Car Free Day on Sept. 22. For the second year, Commuter Connect is challenging Central Indiana employers and residents to go car free and take the
- [Funding Transit to Industrial Properties](https://cirta.us/press-releases/funding-transit-industrial-properties/) - Employers in Plainfield, Indiana, are helping fund connector bus service that brings employees to local industrial parks. By: Cinda Kelley, president, Kelley and Associates LLC http://www.naiop.org/en/Magazine/2017/Summer-2017/Development-Ownership/Funding-Transit-to-Industrial-Properties.aspx
- [May Commuter Challenge offers prizes for commuters](https://cirta.us/press-releases/may-commuter-challenge-offers-prizes-for-commuters/) - Central Indiana residents who take a bus, bike, carpool or walk to work at least once in the month of May can enter to win a $500 gift card and other prizes in the Commuter Challenge. Commuters who log their “smart commutes” at www.CommuterConnect.us will earn one entry every time they log a commute. In
- [Hamilton County commuters invited to learn about vanpools](https://cirta.us/press-releases/hamilton-county-commuters-invited-to-learn-about-vanpools/) - Hamilton County residents who work in downtown Indianapolis are invited to a lunch-and-learn session about vanpooling on May 12 at noon at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St. “This is for everyone who’s tired of a long commute and might be interested in saving money and sharing driving responsibilities with others,”
- [New Economic Improvement District (EID) to pay for workforce transportation](https://cirta.us/press-releases/new-economic-improvement-district-eid-to-pay-for-workforce-transportation/) - Plainfield has an estimated 2,400 unfilled job openings The Plainfield Town Council recently passed an ordinance to create the first Economic Improvement District (EID) in the state to help fund a commuter transportation service. Property owners within a 3,442-square-acre district south of US 40 in Plainfield petitioned the council to create the district. They will
- [Notice of Route Change: Whitestown Connector](https://cirta.us/press-releases/notice-of-route-change-whitestown-connector/) - Effective May 1, 2017, the Whitestown route will undergo some revisions, as follows: The first run of the day will be a "Downtown Express", beginning in Downtown Indianapolis, at 200 E. Washington Street across the street from the IndyGo Downtown Transit Center, at 5:15 am. The run will go directly to Whitestown and run the stops
- [CIRTA provides tips for saving money at the gas pump](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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,
- [Civic leaders urge participation in city’s inaugural Car Free Day](https://cirta.us/press-releases/civic-leaders-urge-participation-in-citys-inaugural-car-free-day/) - Participants who pledge to go car free or car lite can get Emergency Ride Home pass Standing before of an array of alternative transportation options, Eskenazi Health CEO Dr. Lisa Harris and Angie’s List Senior Director of Business Development Steve Hood today encouraged Central Indiana employers and individuals to participate in the city’s first-ever Car
- [Petition, resolution drive pushes for transit referenda](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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.
- [Indy Express Bus kicks off game day shuttles](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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.
- [New service to connect Indy residents to Hamilton County jobs](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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
- [28 commuters form area’s two newest vanpools](https://cirta.us/press-releases/28-commuters-form-areas-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
- [City of Anderson adds “Flagship Express” bus service to Flagship Industrial Park](https://cirta.us/press-releases/city-of-anderson-adds-flagship-express-bus-service-to-flagship-industrial-park/) - To help meet the demand for workers at the Flagship Industrial Park, the City of Anderson Transportation System (CATS) is adding a 60-day trial route from its downtown terminal to the Flagship Center beginning July 9. In a recent survey about the need and potential use of additional transit to its operations, three of the
- [Commuter Connect refreshes brand, expands program](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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.
- [Wanted: Columbus-to-Indy commuters looking to save money](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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 Challenge Results](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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
- [Calling all Bloomington to Indy Commuters!](https://cirta.us/press-releases/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
- [New Bloomington-to-Indy vanpool starts Feb 1](https://cirta.us/press-releases/new-bloomington-to-indy-vanpool-starts-feb-1/) - Six weeks after attending an informational meeting in Bloomington, David Hughes is ready to drive to work in downtown Indy in a Commuter Connect-provided van and carry ten passengers in addition to himself. His employer, Eli Lilly and Company, is even providing a preferential parking spot near his building entrance for the van. For more
- [Challenge offers prizes for commuters who use alternative transportation](https://cirta.us/press-releases/challenge-offers-prizes-for-commuters-who-use-alternative-transportation-2/) - Who can’t use a $500 gift card? Anyone who uses an alternative form of transportation – any way other than driving alone in a car – to get to work at least once in the month of May can enter to win the Commuter Challenge. For more information, download this document.
- [CIRTA’s Ehren T. Bingaman to join private sector](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirtas-ehren-t-bingaman-to-join-private-sector/) - Six years after he became the first executive director of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA), Ehren T. Bingaman is leaving for the private sector. Bingaman will join HNTB as director of planning for HNTB Indiana. For more information, download this document.
- [Plainfield leader tapped as CIRTA’s interim director](https://cirta.us/press-releases/plainfield-leader-tapped-as-cirtas-interim-director/) - The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) board of directors has hired Bill Kirchoff as interim director of CIRTA. Kirchoff has served on the CIRTA board since it was created by state statute in 2004. He has served on the Plainfield Town Council since 2000, after retiring from Cinergy/PSI after 33 years of service. Kirchoff
- [Commuter Challenge coming for October, National Rideshare Month](https://cirta.us/press-releases/commuter-challenge-coming-for-october-national-rideshare-month/) - Register your commute and enter to win an iPad or $500 gift card October is National Rideshare Month, so the region’s ridesharing service is celebrating with a Commuter Challenge and prize drawings for anyone who uses an alternative form of transportation to get to work. For more information, download this document.
- [CIRTA launches West Carmel Connector](https://cirta.us/press-releases/cirta-launches-west-carmel-connector/) - New service connects with IndyGo’s Route 86 bus The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) is now providing transportation from Indy’s northwest side to worksites in West Carmel, including RCI, ITT Technical Institute and retail outlets and restaurants along Michigan Road, between 96th and 106th Streets. Because the new service connects to IndyGo routes, it
- [Lori Kaplan promoted to Commuter Connect manager](https://cirta.us/press-releases/lori-kaplan-promoted-to-commuter-connect-manager/) - CIRTA executive director search continues Having increased vanpool ridership in Central Indiana by 200 percent in her role as vanpool manager for the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority’s (CIRTA) Commuter Connect, Lori Kaplan has been promoted to manager of Commuter Connect, Central Indiana’s rideshare program. For more information, download this document.
- [Jeff Jackson Joins CIRTA as new Executive Director](https://cirta.us/press-releases/jeff-jackson-joins-cirta-as-new-executive-director/) - Native Hoosier brings legislative and transit planning experience. The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) board of directors has hired as its new executive director a native Hoosier who, in his 25-year career, has secured funding, built and managed three major-city Florida transit systems. In his new role, Jeffrey D. Jackson will lead CIRTA’s efforts
- [MCCOG To Conduct Transportation Study](https://cirta.us/press-releases/mccog-to-conduct-transportation-study/) - As growth and economic development occur in Central Indiana, how are the regions travel patterns affected? To help answer this question and better understand the current needs and preferences of the region, the Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) will conduct a regional transportation study in Madison, Delaware, and Hancock counties in early 2014. Prior
- [MCCOG To Kick Off Full Scale Transportation Study](https://cirta.us/press-releases/mccog-to-kick-off-full-scale-transportation-study/) - NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JANUARY 27TH, 2014 Contact: Robert Wertman, Transportation Planning Supervisor Heartland in Motion Transportation Study set for full-scale kick off! What role can carpooling, biking, walking, and taking transit play on improving Central Indiana accessibility and mobility? To help answer this question and better understand the current needs and preferences
- [Indy Express Bus for Fishers moving Park & Ride to Eastern Star Church](https://cirta.us/press-releases/indy-express-bus-for-fishers-moving-park-ride-to-eastern-star-church/) - Indy Express Bus park-and-ride lot moving to Fishers’ Eastern Star Church Beginning March 24, commuters taking the Indy Express Bus from Fishers to downtown Indy will catch the bus in a new location, the parking lot at Eastern Star Church, 8850 E. 106th Street, just east of I-69. For more information, download this document.
- [Bikeshare makes it even easier for downtown workers to leave their cars at home](https://cirta.us/press-releases/bikeshare-makes-it-even-easier-for-downtown-workers-to-leave-their-cars-at-home/) - With the new Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program launching today, workers in downtown Indy have an exciting new transportation option that makes it easier to drive less. Now they can ride IndyGo, Indy Express Bus or carpool to work, and then jump on a Pacers Bikeshare bike to get to a meeting, lunch or appointment that’s
- [Plainfield, Whitestown job growth spurs two new commuter bus services](https://cirta.us/press-releases/plainfield-whitestown-job-growth-spurs-two-new-commuter-bus-services/) - Service to start before distribution facilities’ busy holiday season Building on the success of the Plainfield Connector, which started in 2013 and provides more than 1,400 one-way trips a month connecting people to jobs in industrial parks, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) will launch two new commuter bus services later this year. For
- [Commuter Challenge starts Oct. 1](https://cirta.us/press-releases/commuter-challenge-starts-oct-1/) - Log smart commutes or post a selfie October is National Rideshare Month, so Central Indiana's ridesharing service is celebrating with a contest and prize drawings for anyone who uses transportation options other than driving alone to get to work. "Anytime you log your smart commutes – riding the bus, carpooling, biking, vanpooling or walking to
- [Express Bus between Fishers, downtown Indy to be suspended May 1](https://cirta.us/press-releases/express-bus-between-fishers-downtown-indy-to-be-suspended-may-1/) - Despite the efforts of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and the City of Fishers to reduce costs and increase ridership, the Indy Express Bus service between Fishers and downtown Indianapolis will be suspended on May 1. In a letter to CIRTA, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said it was necessary to terminate Fishers’ funding
- [Kaplan named CIRTA interim executive director](https://cirta.us/press-releases/kaplan-named-cirta-interim-executive-director/) - Lori Kaplan has been named interim executive director of the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA). Lori had been serving as manager of Commuter Connect, Central Indiana’s rideshare program and a service of CIRTA. She joined CIRTA in 2011 as vanpool manager. Lori succeeds two executive directors who left after short terms with the organization.
- [New shuttle buses to take much-needed workers to suburban employers](https://cirta.us/press-releases/new-shuttle-buses-to-take-much-needed-workers-to-suburban-employers/) - In an effort to do what transit does best – connect people and jobs – the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) has worked with IndyGo and multiple public- and private-sector partners to launch two new demonstration bus routes. The North Plainfield Connector runs from the far reaches of IndyGo’s Marion County service area on
- [Challenge offers prizes for commuters who use alternative transportation](https://cirta.us/press-releases/challenge-offers-prizes-for-commuters-who-use-alternative-transportation/) - Bike to Work Day is May 20 Who can’t use a $500 gift card? Central Indiana residents who get to work any way than driving alone in a car at least once in the month of May can enter to win the Commuter Challenge. Throughout May, commuters are encouraged to log their trips to and
- [Indy Connect Hosts a Public Open House on Transit for Carmel & Westfield – June 30](https://cirta.us/press-releases/indy-connect-hosts-a-public-open-house-on-transit-for-carmel-westfield-june-30/) - Indy Connect will host an informational meeting, open to the public, to answer questions on the transit plan for Carmel and Westfield, IN. On June 28 Clay and Washington Township Boards will be voting on certifying a referendum for November 8. This will allow citizens to vote on a dedicated transit fund for their townships.
- [Contest encourages ridesharing, biking, taking the bus](https://cirta.us/press-releases/contest-encourages-ridesharing-biking-taking-the-bus/) - Commuter Challenge prizes include gift cards, Colts tickets October is National Rideshare Month, so Central Indiana’s ridesharing service is celebrating with a contest for a chance to win prizes for anyone who uses transportation options other than driving alone to get to work. “All month long, anytime you commute by riding the bus, carpooling, biking,
- [Notice of Minor Route Change: North Plainfield Connector](https://cirta.us/press-releases/notice-of-minor-route-change-north-plainfield-connector/) - Effective January 1, 2017, the North Plainfield route will undergo some minor revisions. The schedule will not change, but stops will be in a slightly different order. Specifically, the Temper-Sealy and Regal stops on CR 200 S will be the last stops of the route, rather than the second and third stops. This new routing

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- [About](https://cirta.us/about/) - In 2004, the Indiana General Assembly created the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) to expand and improve mass transit in the region. A regional governmental organization, CIRTA works in 10 counties and is governed by a 17-member board of directors. By enhancing transportation connectivity, CIRTA aims to benefit both residents and businesses across Central
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- [Transportation Facts](https://cirta.us/about/get-involved/transportation-facts/) - Know Before You Go CIRTA: Central Indiana Transportation factoids Infrastructure 4,806 roadway miles; 12,267 lane-miles 59 mi2 roadway pavement (4.4% of total area); 99 mi2 right-of-way for roads (7.4% of total area) 3,525 bridges 445 miles of bikeways 239 rail corridor miles (565 track miles) Transportation services Fixed route bus in Indianapolis: 31 routes/4,227 route
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- [An upside of teleworking: Reducing your carbon footprint](https://cirta.us/an-upside-of-teleworking-reducing-your-carbon-footprint/) - In addition to helping stop the spread of COVID-19, another benefit of more people working from home is that we’re collectively reducing our region’s carbon footprint and saving money. The average Central Indiana commuter drives 40.8 miles and spends 50.6 minutes to and from work every day. So for just one day of telecommuting, the
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## Transportation Resources

- [IndyGo](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/indygo/)
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- [LINK Hendricks County](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/link-hendricks-county/)
- [City of Anderson Transit System](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/city-of-anderson-transit-system/)
- [Boone Area Transit System](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/boone-area-transit-service/)
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- [Lifestream](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/lifestream/)
- [Hamilton County Express](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/hamilton-county-express/)
- [ShelbyGo](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/shelbygo/)
- [Johnson County Senior Services](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/johnson-county-senior-services/)
- [IndyGo Access](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/indygo-access/)
- [Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS)](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/muncie-indiana-transit-system-mits/)
- [Workforce Connectors](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/plainfield-connector/)
- [Commuter Connect](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/commuter-connect/)
- [Veterans Transportation Service](https://cirta.us/county-connect/transportation-resources/veterans-transportation-service/)

## Transfer Points

- [860 S U.S. 31](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/860-s-u-s-31/)
- [86th St & Private Dr - 1364 E](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/86th-st-private-dr-1364-e/)
- [6020 82nd St](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/6020-82nd-st/)
- [Keystone Crossing & Shopping Center Dr - 8702 N](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/keystone-crossing-shopping-center-dr-8702-n/)
- [Clearvista Way & Private Dr - 7100 N](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/clearvista-way-private-dr-7100-n/)
- [15881 W Commerce Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/15881-w-commerce-rd/)
- [10509 Heartland Blvd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/10509-heartland-blvd/)
- [206 N. State St.](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/206-n-state-st/)
- [4775 W 116th St](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/4775-w-116th-st/)
- [11329 East State Road 32](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/11329-east-state-road-32/)
- [7455 Indiana 13](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/7455-indiana-13/)
- [5002 Indiana 44](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/5002-indiana-44/)
- [11351 E Washington St](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/11351-e-washington-st/)
- [Emerson Ave & County Line Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/emerson-ave-county-line-rd/)
- [County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/county-line-rd-at-greenwood-park-mall/)
- [1402 E County Line Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/1402-e-county-line-rd/)
- [365 S Perry Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/365-s-perry-rd/)
- [2439 Bridgeport Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/2439-bridgeport-rd/)
- [Rockville Rd & Raceway Rd](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/rockville-rd-raceway-rd/)
- [5830 W 86th St](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/5830-w-86th-st/)
- [Harcourt Rd & Private Dr - 8450 N](https://cirta.us/transfer-points/harcourt-rd-private-dr-8450-n/)

## Alerts

- [Both the Plainfield and Workforce Connector buses will not run on Saturday July 4, 2026 due to Independence Day Holiday. Normal service will resume July 6, 2026.](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connect-service-on-friday-july-4-2025/) - Both the Plainfield and Workforce Connector buses will not run on Friday July 4, 2025 due to Independence Day Holiday. Normal service will resume July 5, 2025.
- [The Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector will run a Saturday schedule on June 19th but the CIRTA office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth](https://cirta.us/alerts/workforce-connectors-running-saturday-schedule-thursday-june-19-2025/) - The Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector will run Saturday service in observance of Juneteenth, Friday June 19, 2026. You can view the Saturday schedule here: https://cirta.us/workforce-connect/. Please call 317-327-7433 with any questions Monday - Friday from 8-5.
- [SERVICE UPDATE! Today 1/27/2026!! The Workforce Connector bus service in Plainfield and Whitestown are back to a normal schedule. Delays should be expected as conditions are still not favorable.](https://cirta.us/alerts/weather-advisory-winter-weather-is-expected-throughout-the-day-friday-and-could-cause-service-impacts/)
- [All Workforce Connectors Plainfield and Whitestown will not operate for the Christmas and New Years Day Holidays on Thursday, December 25, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-for-the-christmas-and-new-years-day-holidays-on-tuesday-december-25-2018-and-tuesday-january-1-2019/)
- [Notice: Workforce Connectors will operate a normal schedule on Tuesday, November 11th  Veteran's Day](https://cirta.us/alerts/notice-workforce-connectors-will-not-operate-tuesday-july-4th-observance-independence-day/)
- [NO WORKFORCE CONNECTOR SERVICE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2025](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-monday-september-1-2025/) - There will be no Workforce Connector bus service on Monday September 1, 2025 in Plainfield and Whitestown due to the Labor Day holiday. Regular service for both routes will resume Tuesday September 2, 2025.
- [Possible Workforce Connector Connection Issues Due to New IndyGo Routes](https://cirta.us/alerts/possible-workforce-connector-connection-issues-due-to-new-indygo-routes/) - At this time IndyGo is experiencing delays and your connection to our Workforce Connector busses may be impacted. CIRTA has reported the impact this has on our riders in hopes that it will be resolved quickly. Please plan accordingly while IndyGo adjusts to their new routes. Thank you for your patience.
- [IndyGo to retire Route 86 starting Sunday October 13, 2024](https://cirta.us/alerts/indygo-to-retire-route-86-starting-sunday-october-13-2024/) - Starting Monday October 14, 2024, the IndyGo Route 86 will no longer run to Trader's Point. Riders will need to use IndyGo Route 37 to access Trader's Point and the Whitestown Connector.
- [CIRTA Workforce Connector Busses Could Experience Delays](https://cirta.us/alerts/cirta-workforce-connector-busses-could-experience-delays/) - At this time IndyGo is experiencing delays and your connection to our Workforce Connector busses may be impacted. CIRTA has reported the impact this has on our riders in hopes that it will be resolved quickly. Please plan accordingly while IndyGo adjusts to their new routes. Thank you for your patience.
- [No Workforce Connector Service Monday May 27, 2024](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-monday-may-27-2024/) - The Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connectors will not run on Monday May 27, 2023 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Regular service will resume Tuesday May 28, 2024.
- [NOTICE: Bus Delays Expected Monday April 8, 2024](https://cirta.us/alerts/bus-delays-expected-due-to-solar-eclipse/) - The Plainfield and Whitestown Connectors will run Monday April 8, 2024, but delays are likely due to congestion from the Solar Eclipse. Please plan accordingly.
- [Plainfield and Whitestown Connector Bus Holiday Hours](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-on-thanksgiving-day-christmas-day-and-new-years-day/) - Both the Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector buses will not run the following days: Thanksgiving Day - Thursday November 23, 2023 Christmas Day - Monday December 25, 2023 New Year's Day - Monday January 1, 2024 All other days will follow our normal schedule.
- [Red Line closures and fixed route detours - Saturday October 28th](https://cirta.us/alerts/red-line-closures-and-fixed-route-detours-saturday-october-28th/) - IndyGo will experience Red Line closures and fixed route detours all day Saturday October 28th due to the annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
- [No Workforce Connector Service Monday September 4, 2023](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-monday-september-4-2023/) - As a reminder, both the Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector buses will not run service Monday September 4, 2023 due to the Labor Day holiday. Regular service will resume Tuesday September 5, 2023.
- [NO WORKFORCE CONNECTOR SERVICE TUESDAY JULY 4, 2023](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-tuesday-july-4-2023/) - As a reminder, both the Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector buses will not run service Tuesday July 4, 2023 due to the Independence Day holiday. Regular service will resume Wednesday July 5, 2023. The weekly schedule will be as follows: Friday June 30th- Regular service Saturday July 1st- Regular service Sunday July 2nd- NO SUNDAY
- [No Workforce Connector Service Monday May 29, 2023](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-workforce-connector-service-monday-may-29-2023/) - The Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connectors will not run on Monday May 29, 2023 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Regular service will resume Tuesday May 30, 2023.
- [Notice of CIRTA Public Meeting](https://cirta.us/alerts/notice-of-cirta-public-meeting/) - The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) will host a public meeting to discuss upcoming service adjustments to its Workforce Connectors in Plainfield and Whitestown. The public is invited to attend to learn about upcoming changes and ask questions about its impacts. These service changes will be effective February 20th, 2023. The meeting will be
- [Plainfield & Whitestown Schedule Updates](https://cirta.us/alerts/plainfield-whitestown-schedule-updates/) - Beginning February 20, 2023, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority’s (CIRTA) Workforce Connectors to Plainfield and Whitestown will no longer run Sundays or after 7:00 PM Monday – Saturday. We understand the adjustment to the operating hours may impact you. We are here to help. Please find a list of frequently asked questions here or reach out to CIRTA
- [Workforce Connectors will run Saturday service on Monday January 16, 2023 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day](https://cirta.us/alerts/workforce-connectors-will-run-saturday-service-on-monday-january-16-2023-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - Due to the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday, both the Plainfield and Whitestown Workforce Connector Shuttle will operate on a SATURDAY schedule Monday January 16, 2023. Regular weekday service will resume Tuesday January 17, 2023.
- [WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY-POSSIBLE DELAY IN WORKFORCE CONNECTOR SERVICE](https://cirta.us/alerts/winter-weather-advisory-possible-delay-in-workforce-connector-service/) - Please be advised there is a Winter Weather Advisory starting Wednesday evening that could impact service to both Plainfield and Whitestown Connectors through the weekend.
- [No Service on Sunday December 25, 2022](https://cirta.us/alerts/no-service-on-sunday-december-25-2022/) - Both the Plainfield and Whitestown Connectors will not run service on Sunday December 25, 2022. The will resume regular service on Monday December 26, 2022.
- [Whitestown Workforce Connector](https://cirta.us/alerts/whitestown-workforce-connector/) - Stop 3 signage down and removed , due to a vehicle back into it. This stop is still and active stop. CIRTA is working hard to correct this issue.
- [Royal Transportation to Provide Connector Service Starting Dec. 12, 2022](https://cirta.us/alerts/royal-transportation-to-provide-connector-service-starting-dec-12-2022/) - Royal Transportation will begin running service for both the Plainfield Connector and Whitestown Connector starting Monday December 12, 2022. There will be no change to the schedule. Please call the CIRTA office at 317-327-7433 with any questions.
- [CIRTA Workforce Connectors Are Operating On Their Normal Service Schedules...Due To Inclement Weather Service Delays Could Occur](https://cirta.us/alerts/the-north-south-and-whitestown-connector-will-not-operate-on-christmas-day/)
- [Sign up to take the Commuter Challenge on the Commuter Connect page!](https://cirta.us/alerts/sign-up-to-take-the-commuter-challenge-on-the-commuter-connect-page/)
- [Our office has moved to 320 N Meridian Street Suite 920!](https://cirta.us/alerts/our-office-has-moved-to-320-n-meridian-street-suite-920/)
- [Take the pledge to go car free on Sept. 20th at carfreedayindy.com!](https://cirta.us/alerts/take-the-pledge-to-go-car-free-on-sept-20th-at-carfreedayindy-com/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield, and Whitestown) will NOT operate on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-on-thursday-july-4th-in-observance-of-independence-day/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield and Whitestown) will NOT operate for the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 27.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-for-the-memorial-day-holiday-on-monday-may-27/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield and Whitestown) will not operate on Thursday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-on-thursday-november-22-for-the-thanksgiving-holiday/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield and Whitestown) will not operate on Monday, September 3 for Labor Day.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-on-monday-september-3-for-labor-day/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield and Whitestown) will not operate on Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day.](https://cirta.us/alerts/all-workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-and-whitestown-will-not-operate-on-wednesday-july-4-for-independence-day/)
- [Service Alert: The Whitestown Connector may experience delays on Friday, March 9th for the funeral procession of Boone County Sheriff Deputy Jacob Pickett.](https://cirta.us/alerts/whitestown-connector-may-experience-delays-friday-march-9th-funeral-procession-boone-county-sheriff-deputy-jacob-pickett/)
- [NOTE: From November 11, 2017 to January 13, 2018, the South Plainfield Connector service will be running on Saturdays (same schedule as weekday, including Downtown Express in the morning).  ](https://cirta.us/alerts/note-november-11-2017-january-13-2018-south-plainfield-connector-service-will-running-saturdays-schedule-weekday-including-downtown-express-morning/)
- [All Workforce Connectors (South Plainfield, North Plainfield and Whitestown) will not operate on Monday, December 25 for Christmas and on Monday, January 1 for New Year's Day](https://cirta.us/alerts/workforce-connectors-south-plainfield-north-plainfield-whitestown-will-not-operate-monday-december-25-christmas-monday-january-1-new-years-day/)
- [Notice: Workforce Connectors will not operate on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day](https://cirta.us/alerts/notice-workforce-connectors-will-not-operate-monday-september-4th-observance-labor-day/)
- [Notice: Workforce Connectors closed on Memorial Day](https://cirta.us/alerts/workforce-connector-closure/) - The Workforce Connectors will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017; normal services resume Tuesday. Administrative offices will also be closed.
- [Effective May 1, 2017 the Whitestown Connector has new route times and stops](https://cirta.us/alerts/effective-may-1-2017-the-whitestown-connector-has-new-route-times-and-stops/)
- [Buses & Customer Service will operate regular schedules on Veterans' Day. Administrative offices will be closed.](https://cirta.us/alerts/buses-customer-service-will-operate-regular-schedules-on-veterans-day-administrative-offices-will-be-closed/)

## Categories

- [Boone](https://cirta.us/category/boone/)
- [Delaware](https://cirta.us/category/delaware/)
- [Hamilton](https://cirta.us/category/hamilton/)
- [Hancock](https://cirta.us/category/hancock/)
- [Johnson](https://cirta.us/category/johnson/)
- [Madison](https://cirta.us/category/madison/)
- [Marion](https://cirta.us/category/marion/)
- [Shelby](https://cirta.us/category/shelby/)
- [Morgan](https://cirta.us/category/morgan/)
- [Press Releases](https://cirta.us/category/press-releases/) - Media Contact Jen Thomas, JTPR Jen@jtprinc.com
- [Blog](https://cirta.us/category/blog/)

## Tags

- [Commuter Connect](https://cirta.us/tag/commuter-connect/)
- [Get to Know](https://cirta.us/tag/get-to-know/)
- [Biking in Winter](https://cirta.us/tag/biking-in-winter/)
- [Biking Tips](https://cirta.us/tag/biking-tips/)

## Counties

- [Boone](https://cirta.us/county/boone/)
- [Delaware](https://cirta.us/county/delaware/)
- [Hamilton](https://cirta.us/county/hamilton/)
- [Hancock](https://cirta.us/county/hancock/)
- [Hendricks](https://cirta.us/county/hendricks/)
- [Johnson](https://cirta.us/county/johnson/)
- [Madison](https://cirta.us/county/madison/)
- [Marion](https://cirta.us/county/marion/)
- [Morgan](https://cirta.us/county/morgan/)
- [Shelby](https://cirta.us/county/shelby/)