Indiana town balks at funding Amtrak line to Chicago
The Lake County town of Dyer is the sole holdout in the plan to keep the Hoosier State passenger line operating for at least one year in response to a cutoff of federal funding.
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Republic, Indigo to proceed with Frontier deal
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Wednesday said it was going forward with the $145 million sale of Frontier Airlines. It also announced a third-quarter loss of $13.8 million.
Frontier Airlines to expand despite delay in sale
Frontier Airlines announced Wednesday that it is expanding operations at the New Castle Airport in Delaware with flights to Detroit and Atlanta.
Republic Airways extends time to close $145M Frontier sale
Buyer Indigo Partners says it first needs agreements with the union for Frontier flight attendants, and with credit card issuer Barclays.
Indigo ‘hopeful’ for Frontier sale despite snag
Phoenix-based Indigo Partners has until Monday to tell Frontier parent Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings whether it wants to terminate the $145 million deal.
Greenwood airport adding hangars for plane storage
The $500,000 project at the Greenwood Municipal Airport will give it space for up to 10 planes inside the enclosed hangars.
Celadon sees lower profit, but more business
Revenue rose 14 percent in the latest quarter, but operating expenses were up significantly due to acquisitions, dragging down earnings.
Transportation planning agency OKs Illiana tollway
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence have pushed hard for the 47-mile link, promising it would help speed goods by truck, reduce congestion and create thousands of jobs.
Gary contract ends for ex-Indianapolis airport CEO
The contract John Clark had for business development work and to oversee the Gary airport’s $166 million expansion project expired last week.
Transportation planning agency set to vote on Illiana tollway
The fate of a proposed $1.3 billion expressway being pushed by the governors of Illinois and Indiana could be determined Thursday.
Indiana to seek better future deal on Amtrak line to Chicago
Indiana lawmakers said Wednesday they plan to re-examine a deal that will keep the Amtrak line between Indianapolis and Chicago running for at least another year.
Indy pitches in to continue Amtrak line to Chicago
Communities on Amtrak's Hoosier State line from Indianapolis to Chicago will help continue the service for at least a year.
Amtrak, state reach deal to keep Chicago route running
The $2.7 million agreement will keep the Hoosier State passenger rail service between Indy and Chicago operating for one year.
Pence appoints panel to develop transportation plan
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced Thursday he will turn planning for the state’s “next generation” of transportation infrastructure over to a panel that will be co-chaired by the lieutenant governor and an industry official.
City officials aim to build on momentum for cycling
Indianapolis has become a more bike-friendly city, and city planners are looking to ensure the progress continues. The Metropolitan Development Commission will vote Oct. 16 on a bicycle master plan that lays out a host of educational and policy initiatives to encourage two-wheeled transportation.
Could airport gambling idea take off?
Two gambling-industry lawyers see untapped potential in Indianapolis International Airport, which they argue is the ideal place to roll out wireless gambling technology and rake in revenue to support more nonstop flights, like the one United Airlines will launch in January to San Francisco.
Proposed Illiana Expressway loses key vote
The head of northeastern Illinois’ planning agency called Wednesday for an end to Gov. Pat Quinn’s push for the Illiana Expressway, saying the proposed $1.3 billion tollway south of Chicago into Indiana is “a highway in nowhere land.”
South-side Indianapolis bottlenecks to get $40m upgrade
New lanes, flyover expected to ease congestion at interstates 65 and 465.
End of major state highway project could mark start of growth
The almost-completed $383 million State Road 25 Hoosier Heartland Highway Corridor project is expected to create economic development opportunities from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne.
Celadon using free training to fight driver shortage
The trucking firm launched its in-house truck-driving school a year ago to boost the supply of drivers and, executives hope, cut down on turnover, which is 98 percent per year at the company, mirroring the industry average.