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One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032
Contact: Nancy Heck
E-Mail: nheck@carmel.in.gov
Phone: (317) 571-2494
Nancy Heck
The
Department of Community Relations
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City of Carmel
One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032
News Release
Date:
March 19, 2008
Contact:
Nancy Heck
(317) 571-2494
Release:
Immediate
IndyGo Commuter Express Bus
Service Well-Received in Carmel
Carmel, IN – IndyGo’s Commuter Express (ICE) began
offering express bus service to downtown Indianapolis from
Carmel on Monday, March 17th. It was well-received by the
community with approximately 106 people riding the new
service on its first day of operation.
“We are very pleased with the initial ridership on these
buses and we were told by IndyGo that for a first day and
holiday it was an impressive turnout. This is an opportunity
to provide our residents with excellent transportation
alternatives for commuting to work while reducing the
negative impact on our environment. The 106 passengers
equate to 212 less commutes, eliminating the emissions from
those vehicles going to and from downtown Indianapolis,”
said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “We appreciate the
opportunity to partner with IndyGo to offer this beneficial
commuting option.”
This service is intended to relieve traffic congestion on
the roadways and give Carmel residents who commute to
downtown Indianapolis for their jobs another transportation
option. The buses are motor coach buses featuring large
comfortable seats with reclining capabilities and foot
rests. The buses also are accessible for persons with
disabilities including customers using wheelchairs. In the
near future, the buses also will have bike storage capacity,
so that those wanting to ride to or from the bus stop will
be able to do so adding even more alternative transportation
options for commuters.
The Carmel express service is funded for three years by a
$1.8 million Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
federal grant, which provides 80 percent of the funding with
a 20 percent local match provided by the City of Carmel. The
$2 bus fare, paid by riders of the new service, contributes
toward the 20 percent local match.
The ICE service will operate Monday through Friday from the
Meijer parking lot located on Carmel Drive near U.S. 31. The
cost is $2 each way. The first morning bus departs at 6:15
a.m. and the last at 8 a.m. IndyGo will continue to monitor
the schedule, and adjust as needed.
Designated Pick up and Parking at Meijer Store: Enter off of
Pennsylvania Street and park in the designated area west of
the store (see yellow star).
The downtown bus stops consist of the following (look for
the ICE Carmel Route bus stops signs):
- Pennsylvania and Ohio
- Pennsylvania and Washington
- Pennsylvania and Henry
- Delaware and McCarty
- Illinois and Market
- Illinois and New York
A detailed departing and returning schedule is below:
The $2.00 bus fare may be paid by cash (exact fare only) or
an ICE Single Ride Pass. When boarding, riders should give
their fare to the coach operator or drop their pass into the
fare box. Single Ride Passes can be purchased online at
http://wwwjoyy.indygo.com/ or in person at the IndyGo Customer
Service Center located in the Indianapolis City Market. You
can also contact the center at (317) 635-3344.
For more information about IndyGo’s routes and services,
call the IndyGo Customer Service Center at (317) 635-3344,
or visit the center in the Indianapolis City Market. You can
also obtain route and service details online at
www.IndyGo.net
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