IndyGo’s real-time features for riders delayed
The city bus company is in the midst of a technology upgrade that’s supposed to include next-bus arrival information via digital signs at downtown stops and text messaging.
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Rail upgrade could boost jobs but sparks fears
Plans to upgrade more than 100 miles of train tracks between Indianapolis and Kentucky are getting mixed reactions in Indiana.
Airport to sell 80 acres for $8M; renews lease with AAR
The Indianapolis Airport Authority has approved a letter of intent to sell 80 acres to a local developer. It also reached a 10-year extension of its lease agreement with aircraft maintenance services company AAR.
Fishers extends subsidy for commuter bus service
The soon-to-be-city of Fishers has promised to help keep the Indy Express commuter bus rolling until the end of April—and maybe longer, depending on ridership early next year.
Southwest to add nonstop service to LA, Boston
Southwest will depart Indianapolis International Airport for Los Angeles once daily, and there will be two flights every day to Boston, the airline announced Wednesday.
Terrorists remain fixated on airlines, departing TSA chief says
John Pistole, outgoing head of the Transportation Security Administration and soon-to-be president of Anderson University, said the greatest threat to national security is still someone slipping a bomb onto a plane bound for the United States.
Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays
Southwest Airlines workers picketed and handed out leaflets to passengers in Indianapolis, Denver and 14 other airports across the country Tuesday
Local water logistics company expands in Chicago area
Indianapolis-based TPG Marine Enterprises LLC announced Thursday that it has acquired Chicago Dry Dock, a shipyard near Lake Michigan founded in 1979.
Federal highway officials OK plans for Illiana Expressway
The Federal Highway Administration has approved plans for a 47-mile expressway between Illinois and Indiana.
High court: No pay for Amazon warehouse security checks
The unanimous ruling Tuesday is a victory for the growing number of retailers and other companies that routinely screen workers to prevent employee theft.
Indiana Rail Road founder to retire next year
Thomas G. Hoback will retire from the Indiana Rail Road Co. on June 30, 2015, and CSX Transportation executive Peter Mills will take his place.
Order-fulfillment firm sells for $55M in cash
A publicly traded e-commerce firm has acquired Indianapolis-based Fifth Gear, a company with more than 500 employees that specializes in fulfilling consumer orders through catalogs and digital retail.
CIRTA pulls plug on Carmel commuter bus line
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard on plans to discontinue commuter-bus service to downtown Indianapolis: Disappointed, but city “would support future efforts to bring a strong public transportation system to the Indianapolis area.”
U.S. 31 reopens in Carmel after eight months of work
A stretch of U.S. 31 through the northern suburbs of Indianapolis reopened to traffic Tuesday after being closed since April.
Struggling Hertz turns to former American Trans Air CEO
John Tague, who spent more than a decade in executive leadership at now-defunct Indianapolis airline company ATA Holdings Corp., has landed at another type of transportation company.
Ivy Tech eyes home for expanded auto tech program
Ivy Tech Community College is planning to build a state-of-the-art automotive technology training center at a former Anderson car dealership for $1.4 million with space for about 200 students.
Pearson finalizes closure plans for distribution center
The closure of Pearson Education Ltd.’s massive distribution center in Lebanon will affect more workers than originally expected, the company says.
Airport to market 1,200 acres for sale or development
The 1,212 acres slated for disposal are valued at $83 million and could generate annual tax revenue of $1.7 million, according to the airport’s own estimates.
Another county balks at leasing Indiana Toll Road
The St. Joseph County Commissioners on Thursday rejected joining Lake and LaPorte counties in a multi-county consortium trying to lease the Indiana Toll Road.
KAR CEO Hallett honored as E&Y entrepreneur of year
E&Y honored Hallett for transforming a traditional auto auction company that used technology into a technology company that runs auctions and provides other services to the auto industry.