Activity at Statehouse picks up, but how much is getting done?
After a surprisingly slow month of January, the pace of legislative action picked up considerably during the first two weeks
of February.
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Leaders driven to finish road linking Interstates 74, 70
Recently elected as a Hendricks County commissioner, Eric Wathen says his top priority is to complete the long-promised Ronald
Reagan Parkway, which would open a congestion-free path through the suburbs of Brownsburg, Avon and Plainfield.
Republic Airways loses DOT appeal to keep financial info from public, other regional airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied a request by Republic Airways Holdings to continue keeping financial data on two of its airlines confidential. It’s a practice the CEO of JetBlue Airways called “gaming” of DOT rules.
Airport tussle continues
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has fired back against a Hebron, Ky.-based contractor that alleged in a lawsuit last December
that the airport operator failed to pay in full on a $14.7 million contract to build aircraft parking spaces.
Redevelopment plans threaten Gasoline Alley
Business owners along the fabled Gasoline Alley north of Rockville Road think a proposal to close a north-south road linking
them to the front door of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will have devastating effects.
Airport hotel in limbo
The recession, coupled with personnel shifts, have grounded the more than $50-million hotel project adjacent to the new terminal.
Twice-bankrupt ATA finally folds
Any hopes that hometown airline ATA would make a comeback and eventually resume scheduled service from Indianapolis were dashed
April 2, when it filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations.
Fund to fuel ethanol use out of gas
A state fund supporting an 18-cent-a-gallon tax credit for gas stations selling E85 ethanol was exhausted in the first three
months of the state’s new fiscal year.
Stadium, airport terminal open
The $720 million Lucas Oil Stadium opened in August, just in time for the Indianapolis Colts’ season. Indianapolis International Airport’s $1.1 billion midfield
terminal, meanwhile, took off in November.
Planning for U.S. 31 rebuilding continues
State and federal highway agencies have approved the final environmental impact statement for the 13-mile rebuilding of U.S.
31 from Interstate 465 to 216th Street.
Cincinnati construction company sues Indy airport for failure to pay
A suburban Cincinnati construction company known for airport and interstate projects alleges the Indianapolis Airport Authority
has failed to pay on a $14.7 million contract to build aircraft parking spaces.
Quest to improve corridors continues in Lebanon
The corridors leading into downtown Lebanon are a step closer to becoming more attractive.
Diesel dip in price not fueling trucking recovery
Hampered much of the year by high fuel prices, trucking companies still may be in for a long haul before they’re back on the
road to recovery.
DINING: Airport’s Patachou and Tchopstick outlets provide excellent fare
Two popular Indy restaurants don’t disappoint diners at their new airport location.
Airport’s ‘Indy 500 Grill’ food mediocre, but Georgio’s Pizza is delicious
This month, we’re breaking our traditional restaurant reviewing format and offering a four-part look at the eateries at Indianapolis
International Airport.
New IRL ethanol deal with Brazil angers U.S. corn growers
The Indy Racing League suddenly finds itself at odds with Midwestern farmers over a decision to make a Brazilian consortium
its ethanol supplier starting next year.
Southwest swoops in to benefit from ATA Airlines’ bankruptcy
Southwest is striking a deal to acquire ATA’s valuable landing slots at LaGuardia
and most of the dying airlines’ remaining assets for $7.5 million.
Transit isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment
The Metropolitan Development Commission gave Indianapolis area transportation planners the green light Nov. 12 to do an expedited
study that would show locations, cost and potential ridership for mass transit routes region-wide.
Study examines regional commuter rail types and their expense
The Metropolitan Development Commission has given city planners the green light to seek an expedited study that would provide
a clearer picture of what a comprehensive regional transit system could look like and how much it would cost.
Auto industry requires unparalleled effort
While America’s auto industry is being transformed to become efficient and environmentally conscious, put laid off auto employees
to work educating students.