Transit Center passes commute test with few hitches
For the first weekday morning commute at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, IndyGo workers fanned out to help riders get their bearings. Traffic lights didn’t always cooperate.
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Local hackers team up to tackle transit issues
In a contest, college students created tools to find links between crime and mass transit and to encourage use of both IndyGo and the Indiana Pacers Bikeshare service.
Carmel consulting firm hiring 25 amid HQ move
EnVista LLC, a supply-chain consulting and IT services firm, is relocating its main office to accommodate expected growth.
IndyGo volunteers spread word about transit changes
Teams of IndyGo volunteers, called “transit ambassadors,” are on foot at bus stops around the city, spreading the word about big changes that will affect all 31 of the system’s routes.
Children of trucking exec challenge will, claim wife orchestrated changes
The three children of the late Celadon Group cofounder Steve Russell filed a will contest Wednesday alleging his second wife boosted her inheritance from his $31 million estate by taking advantage of his dementia.
EPA’s plan to boost ethanol use in gasoline gets hearing
Ethanol advocates, largely from Midwest farming states, testified that the Environmental Protection Agency's target for biofuels next year again falls short of what Congress had in mind.
Indy picking up momentum as ‘walkable’ city, expert says
The challenge, according to an author of a study of pedestrian-friendly cities, is picking up ground on the dozens of major metro areas that also are making walkability a higher priority.
Justices rule Ed Martin Toyota can relocate to Hamilton County
Three central Indiana Toyota dealers lost their battle to stop a fourth from moving into their vicinity as the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Thursday they did not have standing to stop the move from happening.
Republic Airways’ executive-bonus plan could face headwinds
If a bankruptcy judge approves the incentive plan, six senior executives of the commuter carrier would split as much as $4.7 million in bonuses over the next three quarters.
FOCUS: Investment ramps up in Carmel, Westfield as U.S. 31 construction ends
More than $235 million worth of development is anticipated or already under construction along the roadway through Carmel and Westfield—and that doesn’t include a handful of the projects with undisclosed costs.
Industries focus on connecting with students to attract workers
While Indiana scores highly in terms of the overall health of its manufacturing and logistics sectors, a report released Thursday indicated that workforce development is still a key concern.
Judge declines to dismiss $6.5M Andy Mohr jury award
Volvo Trucks North America had requested that the verdict be thrown out, arguing that “no reasonable jury could award damages” based on the evidence presented at trial.
U.S. auto sales show signs of slowing after long run up
Sales of cars, trucks and SUVs fell 6 percent last month, to 1.54 million, according to AutoData Corp. It was the biggest monthly drop in nearly six years.
Refrigerated-warehousing firm plans $13.6M expansion, 65 new jobs
Merchandise Warehouse said it will build a 90,000-square-foot, 50-foot-tall addition to its food-grade facility at 1414 S. West St.—a move that will boost its capacity by 25 percent.
Republic Airways seeks relief by freeing itself of leases
As it continues to work through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is seeking to get out of leases for 29 of its airplanes and two facilities.
County gets $59M as part of local road-funding package
The distribution is part of $505 million that county auditors have distributed to local government units statewide, $435 million of which can be used for transportation funding.
Republic Airways lands key deal with United Airlines
The agreement is the second with a major air carrier that could help the Indy-based company emerge from bankruptcy.
Driverless future ahead for trucking?
Automated trucks initially will have drivers on board in case something goes wrong, a similar model to the one employed by airlines (pilots’ role in the cockpit is mostly precautionary since planes can run on autopilot).
Carmel whiskey business lands $7.5 million in funding
Beach Whiskey LLC, led by beverage entrepreneur J. Smoke Wallin, announced Thursday it has snagged enough financing to begin selling its product in California, Florida and Hawaii.
Purdue professor to place experiments aboard suborbital flights
Any day, Stephen H. Collicott is scheduled to fly an experiment on New Shepard, the suborbital system developed by Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.