The IRS has increased the limit for pre-tax transit benefits from $325/month to $340/month in 2026. This means more savings for businesses and employees! What are pre-tax transit benefits? The IRS tax code 132(f) allows companies to offer up to $340/month of tax-free commuter funds to each employee, either as an employer-paid subsidy or a … read more
IndyGo connection moving to Lafayette Square; new stops will serve new large employers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) is improving its Whitestown Connector route and schedule to make the service more convenient, safer and more efficient. Workforce Connectors fill the gap between IndyGo bus stops in Marion County and e-commerce … read more
Recently, our Executive Director, Jennifer, and Assistant Director and Mobility Manager, Amanda, attended the 38th Annual International Conference of the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) in Denver, Colorado. ACT is the leading organization for commuter transportation and transportation demand management (TDM) professionals, and its Annual International Conference is the largest event of its kind, drawing … read more
Residents encouraged to ditch solo drives in favor of carpools, bikes, buses on Sept. 19 Central Indiana residents who want cleaner air and healthier communities are planning to take part in Car Free Day on Sept. 19 by carpooling, biking, taking a bus or walking to work. For those who have the ability to work … read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE B-roll video and images available for download at https://bit.ly/3N4Uwm0. The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and businesses in the Plainfield and Whitestown Economic Improvement Districts (EIDs) are launching a promotional offer of zero-fare rides on Workforce Connectors in 2024. Beginning Jan. 2, those riding Workforce Connectors shuttles from Indianapolis to industrial parks … read more
Program increases accessibility by providing affordable cross-county transportation for qualifying individuals INDIANAPOLIS – Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) and CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions recently relaunched the My Freedom program, which provides transportation services for individuals with disabilities or anyone over the age of 60 in Central Indiana. “We are grateful to provide … read more
Beginning February 20, 2023, the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority’s (CIRTA) Workforce Connectors to Plainfield and Whitestown will no longer run Sundays or after 7:00 PM Monday – Saturday. We understand the adjustment to the operating hours may impact you. We are here to help. Please find a list of frequently asked questions below or … read more
To mark International Car Free Day this year, Central Indiana residents working from home, as well as those commuting to work by carpool, vanpool, bike, bus and walking, are encouraged to take the online pledge to be car free or car lite on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Read more (Word Doc)
Service for the North & South Plainfield Connector comes from an Economic Improvement District, in which area businesses voluntarily assess themselves to support specific projects. The formation of the Plainfield EID has attracted national from Streetsblog [http://ow.ly/DI5a30griwr], and the Town of Plainfield and CIRTA won an innovation award [http://ow.ly/UjOT30grizF] from Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) for … read more
The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) board of directors announced today that it has named transit industry veteran John Seber as its executive director. With 28 years of transit experience in both public and private sectors, Seber has worked with transit authorities throughout the country while based in Indianapolis. CIRTA Board Chair Bill Ehret … read more