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IndyGo Calls Veterans to Exchange Expiring Free Fare Passes

INDIANAPOLIS (November 21, 2019) —As IndyGo continues to phase in the new MyKey fare system, all Veteran’s Pass cardholders may now visit the Julia M. Carson Downtown Transit Center to obtain a new Veteran’s MyKey card in exchange for their expiring Veteran’s fare pass.  “We are honored to provide free rides …

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University and college students the target of a campaign that says text/call 911, stay, and cooperate; save lives

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (November 18, 2019) State officials recently launched the #KnowEnough ad campaign designed to inform Hoosier college students about Indiana’s existing Lifeline Law, which prohibits criminal prosecution for underage drinking and other related offenses when the student reports a medical emergency to the police, stays with the person in need …

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Livestock grants awarded to Indiana organizations

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 18, 2019) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture awarded more than $72,000 in grant funding to 18 projects designed to promote and increase the state’s livestock sector. “The livestock sector in Indiana is vital to our agriculture industry,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural …

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Man Shot While Driving on I-465

Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred on I-465 Saturday evening. Troopers and paramedics were called to the area of I-465 southbound near I-74 on the city’s east side at 7:41 p.m. for reports of a person shot. When Trooper Ty Mays …

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Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is winding down the construction season. This weekend, contractors will be out in four different work zones in Marion County.  INDOT wants to remind drivers to pay attention and slow down in work zones. Plan ahead and find alternate routes.  Some work is weather …

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IndyGo Prepares for the Winter Season with Travel Tips for Passengers

INDIANAPOLIS (November 14, 2019) – As the winter weather continues, IndyGo operations on the Red Line will prioritize the rider experience by giving door control to customers. During warmer temperatures, operators open all station-side doors for speedy boarding.  To maintain comfortable temperatures inside the bus, doors will remain closed unless a passenger …

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Two Vehicle Crash Along I-465 Claims a Man’s Life

Indianapolis, IN – At approximately 5:11 Wednesday morning emergency crews were called to the area of I-465 southbound near Washington Street on the city’s west side for reports of a serious crash. 911 callers were reporting one person was seriously injured and a bystander was performing CPR. When first responders arrived …

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