Indianapolis

A picture of the Indianapolis skyline with the letters IND

blue

Axios Indianapolis Partners

Indianapolis Alerts

Alert

Get smarter, faster on what matters in Indianapolis with Justin L. Mack and Arika Herron.

Axios Indianapolis

Standard

A daily look at the most significant and interesting stories affecting Indianapolis.

Axios Indianapolis Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble

Indianapolis Members

Membership

Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans

Lawmakers are set to make one final attempt to advance a state THC ban as a federal delay faces uncertainty.

News

The Hoosier hemp industry is up against a last-ditch effort from lawmakers to advance a state THC ban as an Indiana congressman&#x27;s attempt to delay federal restrictions this fall faces an uncertain future.Why it matters: A provision included in the federal spending bill that averted a government shutdown would criminalize certain hemp-derived THC products starting in November — a move industry leaders say could threaten the livelihood of thousands of Hoosiers.Catch up quick: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight, a definition that industry groups say created a loophole for intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.<ul><li>Local business owners say the bill <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="would shutter their operations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" target="_self">would shutter their operations</a>.</li></ul>By the numbers: Hemp-derived cannabinoids in Indiana have had a total economic impact of $1.78 billion, according to research released in October 2023 by Whitney Economics.• The industry comprises hundreds of businesses statewide, employing more than 11,000 workers.The latest: In an effort to align state law with the looming federal ban, Indiana lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 250 to enforce the ban statewide starting in July.<ul><li>SB 250 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="was effectively killed Monday" data-vars-click-url="https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/24/indiana-hemp-drug-ban-early-voting-restrictions-die-at-deadline/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/24/indiana-hemp-drug-ban-early-voting-restrictions-die-at-deadline/" target="_blank">was effectively killed Monday</a> when House lawmakers declined to call it down ahead of a second reading deadline.</li></ul>Yes, but: Language from that bill is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="set to be revived" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indystar.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/26/live-updates-indiana-general-assembly-chicago-bears-hammond-township-consolidation/88876879007/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indystar.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/26/live-updates-indiana-general-assembly-chicago-bears-hammond-township-consolidation/88876879007/" target="_blank">set to be revived</a> in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Senate Bill 144" data-vars-click-url="https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/144/details" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/144/details" target="_blank">Senate Bill 144</a>, which would have made it a misdemeanor to sell a product to a minor that contains THC.Zoom out: Standing in the way of November&#x27;s federal THC ban is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hemp Planting Predictability Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7024" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7024" target="_blank">Hemp Planting Predictability Act</a>, sponsored by Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird.<ul><li>The act would delay the restrictions to November 2028, providing additional time to develop a framework for an industry the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Hemp Roundtable calls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-hemp-roundtable-welcomes-introduction-of-bipartisan-hemp-planting-predictability-act-hr-7024-302660298.html" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-hemp-roundtable-welcomes-introduction-of-bipartisan-hemp-planting-predictability-act-hr-7024-302660298.html" target="_blank">U.S. Hemp Roundtable calls</a> a $28.4 billion economic engine supporting more than 328,000 American jobs.</li><li>Baird said the sudden introduction of the hemp provision disrupted planting decisions made by American hemp farms well in advance, and that &quot;Congress should not have passed such a sweeping policy change that upends a growing industry.&quot;</li><li>The House Agriculture Committee was initially scheduled to take up the measure this week before winter storms interrupted.</li></ul>Reality check: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ag Committee chairman Glenn Thompson said" data-vars-click-url="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" target="_blank">Ag Committee chairman Glenn Thompson said</a> the hemp ban falls outside their jurisdiction, making it unlikely that Baird&#x27;s act will receive a vote.<ul><li>The measure is not listed among the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stand-alone legislation incorporated into the 2026 Farm Bill" data-vars-click-url="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ffns26_markerbill_tally-by-title_final.pdf" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ffns26_markerbill_tally-by-title_final.pdf" target="_blank">stand-alone legislation incorporated into the 2026 Farm Bill</a>, which is slated for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="markup on Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=8094" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=8094" target="_blank">markup on Tuesday</a>.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Baird also expressed doubt" data-vars-click-url="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" target="_blank">Baird also expressed doubt</a> about his ability to attach the legislation to the farm bill.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: Justin Swanson, president of Midwest Hemp Council, told Axios those who want to see the hemp industry survive should <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="keep making noise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.trythehealthclub.com/pages/savehemp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-73zZhwNRMYF9lodagl7nRIGw_k73DSN2OfpxW8lD1_Piy-CxSqFqBmh4Kc_aem_tMxd6nCoRwMHz71LQ1nppA&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=ig" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.trythehealthclub.com/pages/savehemp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-73zZhwNRMYF9lodagl7nRIGw_k73DSN2OfpxW8lD1_Piy-CxSqFqBmh4Kc_aem_tMxd6nCoRwMHz71LQ1nppA&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=ig" target="_blank">keep making noise</a>.<ul><li>He credits public input for SB 250&#x27;s rocky path, and he encourages residents to reach out to their congressional representatives to delay the federal ban.</li><li>&quot;This isn&#x27;t an extension for extension&#x27;s sake,&quot; he said. &quot;This is an extension to give Congress time to set up that regulatory structure that meets consumer demand and makes life easier for law enforcement.&quot;</li></ul>Go deeper: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste-testing Sun King&#x27;s THC seltzers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" target="_self">Taste-testing Sun King&#x27;s THC seltzers</a><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ending Dry January on a high note with Floral" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/27/ending-dry-january-floral" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/27/ending-dry-january-floral" target="_self">Ending Dry January on a high note with Floral</a></li></ul>

Utility regulators call for investigation into affordability

The investigative inquiry next month will be open to the public.

Indiana&#x27;s utility regulators are launching an investigation into the affordability of energy bills charged by the state&#x27;s five largest investor-owned utilities.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Skyrocketing energy costs have burdened" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/08/city-county-councilors-wants-city-to-buy-aes-indiana-electric-utility" data-vars-content-id="68747b73-6659-4778-a3d2-4d0c4d4c0ade" data-vars-headline="Utility regulators call for investigation into affordability" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/08/city-county-councilors-wants-city-to-buy-aes-indiana-electric-utility" target="_self">Skyrocketing energy costs have burdened</a> Hoosiers for years and policymakers have taken note.

Indianapolis Clowns set to return this spring

The team that walked so that Banana Ball could run is making a big comeback.

The Indianapolis Clowns are back, and they&#x27;re bringing baseball history with them.Why it matters: The Banana Ball-backed revival of one of the most storied names in American sports will introduce a new generation of fans to the trailblazing blend of baseball and entertainment that blossomed in the Circle City.

Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation

The last-minute change was adopted Monday by the Senate.

State and federal officials from Indiana are taking a closer look at the trucking industry after several high-profile deadly crashes involving drivers in the United States illegally.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest move from Indiana lawmakers to align state policies and priorities more closely with those of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> administration, whose broader goal is to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="push undocumented immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/16/ice-raids-white-collar-immigration" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/16/ice-raids-white-collar-immigration" target="_self">push undocumented immigrants</a> out of the American workforce and to remove <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="non-proficient English speakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/truck-drivers-license-trump-english-language-requirement" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/truck-drivers-license-trump-english-language-requirement" target="_self">non-proficient English speakers</a> from the road.

Pedestrian advocates plan protest for safer Indy streets

Residents say city leaders should do more to protect pedestrians.

Pedestrian advocates and cycling enthusiasts are calling all concerned citizens to the Cultural Trail this weekend to make some noise about Indy&#x27;s ongoing public safety emergency.Why it matters: The upcoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Safe Streets Protest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-streets-protest-indianapolis-tickets-1967589315609" data-vars-content-id="360794a9-2a9d-4c18-9fab-033ae69d9ebb" data-vars-headline="Pedestrian advocates plan protest for safer Indy streets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-streets-protest-indianapolis-tickets-1967589315609" target="_blank">Safe Streets Protest</a> at Massachusetts and North College avenues will continue a season of action for residents who say city leaders should be doing more to protect pedestrians.

Tariffs could drive up Indiana car insurance rates

Hoosiers could see rate increase by nearly 6%.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Car insurance rates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/28/car-insurance-costs-state" data-vars-content-id="0e1559bb-ad88-4281-8c14-14cb8f1f5f43" data-vars-headline="Tariffs could drive up Indiana car insurance rates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/28/car-insurance-costs-state" target="_self">Car insurance rates</a> could rise more by the end of the year with tariffs than without them, a new projection finds.Why it matters: The analysis shows another way that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Americans pay for higher tariffs." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/19/trump-tariffs-who-pays" data-vars-content-id="0e1559bb-ad88-4281-8c14-14cb8f1f5f43" data-vars-headline="Tariffs could drive up Indiana car insurance rates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/19/trump-tariffs-who-pays" target="_self">Americans pay for higher tariffs.</a>

Here's how long it takes to drive 6 miles in Indy

Indy area drivers each spent more than a day in traffic last year on average.

It took drivers in the Indianapolis metro about 12 minutes and 16 seconds to travel 6 miles on average in 2024.Why it matters: Drivers want to get where they&#x27;re going — fast. But public transit and pedestrian advocates point to these numbers as evidence that some cities are overwhelmed by cars and need to get serious about alternatives.

Indianapolis still has the best medium-sized airport

Passengers still love it, despite a record-breaking year of traffic.

Indy&#x27;s airport is still one of the best.Why it matters: The Indianapolis International Airport maintained its top tier status in J.D. Power&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="annual survey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2024-north-america-airport-satisfaction-study?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="e9abf927-da90-4e5d-a7b1-cdf7daa4cc8d" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis still has the best medium-sized airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2024-north-america-airport-satisfaction-study?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_blank">annual survey</a>, despite <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a record-breaking number of passengers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ind.com/about/media/media-releases/indy-airport-reports-record-breaking-year-to-date" data-vars-content-id="e9abf927-da90-4e5d-a7b1-cdf7daa4cc8d" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis still has the best medium-sized airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ind.com/about/media/media-releases/indy-airport-reports-record-breaking-year-to-date" target="_blank">a record-breaking number of passengers</a> passing through the airport during the last year.

IndyGo wins federal grant for Washington Street

Nearly five miles of Washington Street will get upgraded, thanks to a nearly $22 million federal grant.

Nearly five miles of Washington Street from the Near Eastside through Irvington will get upgraded, thanks to a nearly $22 million federal grant.Why it matters: The road improvements, including lane reconfigurations, upgraded sidewalks and crossings and new traffic signals, are one piece of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="IndyGo&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/23/jennifer-pyrz-indygo-new-ceo" data-vars-content-id="5512dd57-8bcd-417f-84c5-9669c1c05e0d" data-vars-headline="IndyGo wins federal grant for Washington Street" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/23/jennifer-pyrz-indygo-new-ceo" target="_self">IndyGo&#x27;s</a> larger <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Blue Line bus rapid transit project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/03/01/indiana-statehouse-blue-line-bus-indygo" data-vars-content-id="5512dd57-8bcd-417f-84c5-9669c1c05e0d" data-vars-headline="IndyGo wins federal grant for Washington Street" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/03/01/indiana-statehouse-blue-line-bus-indygo" target="_self">Blue Line bus rapid transit project</a>.

Meet IndyGo's new president and CEO

Jennifer Pyrz wants people to realize taking public transit isn't as hard as they might think.

Jennifer Pyrz, the new president and CEO of IndyGo, wants people to realize taking public transit isn&#x27;t as hard as they might think.Why it matters: Pyrz, whom the IndyGo Board of Directors <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="officially hired last week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/23/jennifer-pyrz-indygo-new-ceo" data-vars-content-id="ce7efa61-2e29-405d-be96-d868f1a66d80" data-vars-headline="Meet IndyGo&#x27;s new president and CEO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/23/jennifer-pyrz-indygo-new-ceo" target="_self">officially hired last week</a> after she served in the role on an interim basis for five months, is tasked with finding ways to increase ridership — which is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="still in recovery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2023/12/18/indygo-transit-public-transportation-ridership-data" data-vars-content-id="ce7efa61-2e29-405d-be96-d868f1a66d80" data-vars-headline="Meet IndyGo&#x27;s new president and CEO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2023/12/18/indygo-transit-public-transportation-ridership-data" target="_self">still in recovery</a> post-pandemic — and solve an ongoing staffing shortage at the agency.

TSA complaints at Indianapolis airport on the rise

New scanning machines have slowed things down.

The number of people complaining as they make their way through security at Indianapolis International Airport is on the rise.State of play: IND ranked 52nd out of 103 major airports in the country for the number of complaints per capita between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Data Liberation Project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.data-liberation-project.org/datasets/tsa-complaint-counts/" data-vars-content-id="e0a4fe85-7420-4371-bcb7-527409abbd54" data-vars-headline="TSA complaints at Indianapolis airport on the rise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.data-liberation-project.org/datasets/tsa-complaint-counts/" target="_blank">Data Liberation Project</a> of gripes related to the Transportation Security Administration.

The state of Indiana's bridges

Indiana's bridges are in better shape than much of the U.S., but more than 1,000 are considered "poor."

Almost 95% of Indiana&#x27;s 19,381 bridges are in good or fair condition.Why it matters: America&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bridge infrastructure" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/35140060.4/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzAvYnJpZGdlcy1uZWVkLXJlcGFpci1jb2xsYXBzZS1pbmZyYXN0cnVjdHVyZS1iYWx0aW1vcmU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0B3dba5237" data-vars-content-id="44211e0f-75bf-4287-bd78-1922dded23d2" data-vars-headline="The state of Indiana&#x27;s bridges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/35140060.4/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzAvYnJpZGdlcy1uZWVkLXJlcGFpci1jb2xsYXBzZS1pbmZyYXN0cnVjdHVyZS1iYWx0aW1vcmU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/659da30dc51ba94612eb85e0B3dba5237" target="_self">bridge infrastructure</a> — long seen as dysfunctional — has been steadily improving for the last 20 years.

Statehouse compromise saves Blue Line

The bill that targeted the Blue Line died in the House on Thursday.

The Blue Line lives.<ul><li>Indiana House Republicans killed the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/01/08/no-turn-ordinance-blue-line-freeman-statehouse" data-vars-content-id="2d9ee7aa-54b5-4b61-a1ee-bd20ff9f99f4" data-vars-headline="Statehouse compromise saves Blue Line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/01/08/no-turn-ordinance-blue-line-freeman-statehouse" target="_self">bill</a> that threatened Indianapolis&#x27; latest mass transit project after striking a deal with IndyGo and city officials to allow the project to move forward while addressing concerns about its impact on traffic.</li></ul>

What congestion? Indy's travel times most improved

New data shows that car commutes are actually getting quicker in Indy.

You may have heard that Indianapolis&#x27; transit and public safety plans are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="all but ruining the city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/freeman-s-bill-to-restore-traffic-sanity-passes-the-senate" data-vars-content-id="35e87b86-ff59-4edf-bc3e-449ff3a82964" data-vars-headline="What congestion? Indy&#x27;s travel times most improved" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/freeman-s-bill-to-restore-traffic-sanity-passes-the-senate" target="_blank">all but ruining the city</a>, but new data shows that car commutes are actually getting faster.By the numbers: The average 6-mile trip in Indianapolis city center took 39 fewer seconds last year compared to 2021, Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report from new TomTom data.

Transit 🚗

Pedestrian advocates plan protest for safer Indy streets

Tariffs could drive up Indiana car insurance rates

Here's how long it takes to drive 6 miles in Indy

Indianapolis still has the best medium-sized airport

IndyGo wins federal grant for Washington Street