IN-2024-020
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application purpose: This award will be utilized for project development activities for IndyGo's third bus rapid transit line (BRT) the Blue Line.
The Blue Line will replace and improve the existing Route 8 local service, one of the highest ridership and most productive routes in the IndyGo system.
Activities performed: The project will include activities such as design program management and construction management for IndyGo's Blue Line BRT.
Expected outcomes: The overall Blue Line project is expected to provide more frequent and reliable transit service as well as improve access to jobs and services in central Indianapolis.
This project will also provide connectivity from the airport to Cumberland, IN, with 24 miles of upgraded bus lines, stations, sidewalk safety, and stormwater improvements.
This grant will be utilized for the design program management and construction management of the Blue Line.
Intended beneficiaries: The Blue Line is intended to benefit all current and future IndyGo riders as well as residents of the city of Indianapolis.
This project will provide vast improvements to IndyGo's existing Route 8, sidewalk improvements, crosswalk upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
The Blue Line will replace and improve the existing Route 8 local service, one of the highest ridership and most productive routes in the IndyGo system.
Activities performed: The project will include activities such as design program management and construction management for IndyGo's Blue Line BRT.
Expected outcomes: The overall Blue Line project is expected to provide more frequent and reliable transit service as well as improve access to jobs and services in central Indianapolis.
This project will also provide connectivity from the airport to Cumberland, IN, with 24 miles of upgraded bus lines, stations, sidewalk safety, and stormwater improvements.
This grant will be utilized for the design program management and construction management of the Blue Line.
Intended beneficiaries: The Blue Line is intended to benefit all current and future IndyGo riders as well as residents of the city of Indianapolis.
This project will provide vast improvements to IndyGo's existing Route 8, sidewalk improvements, crosswalk upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure.
Subrecipient activities: N/A
Funding Goals
FUND PROJECTS WHEN THE TOTAL PROJECT COST IS LESS THAN $400MILLION AND TOTAL SMALL STARTS FUNDING SOUGHT IS LESS THAN $150MILLION TO CONSTRUCT NEW FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEMS (LIGHT RAIL COMMUTER RAIL ETC.); AN EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM; THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIXED GUIDEWAY BRT SYSTEM; OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CORRIDOR-BASED BRT SYSTEM.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Indiana
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation was awarded
Enhancing Transit Service in Indianapolis: Blue Line BRT Development
Project Grant IN-2024-020
worth $8,134,600
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Indiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 6 years 6 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.500 Federal Transit Capital Investment Grants.
$12,201,900 (60.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/30/24
Period of Performance
9/23/24
Start Date
3/30/31
End Date
Funding Split
$8.1M
Federal Obligation
$12.2M
Non-Federal Obligation
$20.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
IN-2024-020
SAI Number
IN-2024-020-00-20.500
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
695124 REGION 5 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
EAMLURKJKQW4
Awardee CAGE
59F58
Performance District
IN-90
Senators
Todd Young
Mike Braun
Mike Braun
Modified: 9/30/24