INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo was recently awarded nearly $22 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.
It was one of the few transit agencies across the country to receive these funds from the Biden-Harris Administration, according to a news release.
Transportation officials said IndyGo will use these funds for "critical infrastructure and safety improvements" along the Historic East section of the Blue Line bus rapid transit corridor.
The money will specifically be used to make a 4.7-mile stretch of East Washington Street between Highland and Edmondson avenues.
The money will go toward the following improvements:
- Roadway lane reconfigurations
- Dedicated bus lanes
- Upgraded sidewalks and crossings
- Street and pedestrian markings
- ADA compliant curb ramps
- Signage and wayfinding
- Transit signal priority and traffic signals
"We're very excited the USDOT recognized the significance of addressing the critical traffic and safety issues in this stretch of Washington Street," IndyGo President and CEO Jennifer Pyrz said. "For the last several years, the Historic East area has been plagued by a high number of serious and deadly crashes. This investment in safety upgrades and street modernization, on a section of roadway that has been identified by the IMPO as part of Indianapolis’ High Injury Network, will also improve transit efficiency for a foundational community within our city."