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💜 Ride on, Indy

IndyGo’s Purple Line launches between Indianapolis and Lawrence
A photo of one of IndyGo's new buses traveling along the new Purple Line; the green and blue bus is parked at a station.
IndyGo’s new Purple Line launched on Oct. 13, 2024, providing service between Indianapolis and Lawrence. | Photo via IndyGo
After years of construction, IndyGo’s 15.2-mile Purple Line is now running between downtown Indianapolis and Lawrence, connecting locals to several neighborhoods, major employers, cultural institutions, healthcare, and educational facilities.

Let’s explore the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along the 38 Street and Post Road corridors. All aboard.

IndyGo's new Purple Line Keystone Station; the bus stop features a concrete median and ticket stations, plus red-colored arrival + departure lanes for the buses.

One of the Purple Line exclusive stations along the route — the Keystone Station (between the Orchard + Meadows stations).

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Photo via IndyGo

How the Purple Line rolls

According to IndyGo, the Purple Line offers 18 exclusive stations — including the highly anticipated State Fair and Ivy Tech stations — and 13 stations shared with the Red Line. The route starts at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center and travels to Fort Harrison.

Service runs:
  • Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 a.m.
  • Saturday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m.
  • Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
At peak service, a rapid transit vehicle will arrive at each station every 15-20 minutes. IndyGo says 58,470 people are located within walking distance of the Purple Line.

Wondering how to ride? Pay your fare via IndyGo’s MyKey app or visit a ticket vending machine at one of the stations. Plan your trip using this tool.
INDY IndyGo Purple Line route map

These are the stops along the new Purple Line.

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Map via IndyGo

Service modifications

The Purple Line’s launch will cause minor route adjustments to the south side and bigger changes to the north side. If you ride in these parts of Indy, be prepared for service modifications along these routes:
  • Route 4
  • Route 10
  • Route 18
  • Route 19
  • Route 28
  • Route 29 (formerly Route 902)
  • Route 30
  • Route 31
  • Route 39
  • Route 82 (formerly Route 901)
  • Route 86
  • Purple Line/Route 92

Additional infrastructure

The $188 million Purple Line project comes with significant infrastructure improvements for communities along its path including sidewalk repairs, lane resurfacing, upgraded traffic signals, 350+ ADA curb ramps, and storm sewer and drainage improvements.

There’s also a new 3.2-mile multi-use path for pedestrians + bicyclists along the north side of 38th Street from Tacoma to Sheridan.
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 14
  • Women’s Self Defense Class | Monday, Oct. 14 | 7:30-9 p.m. | 75 Whittington Dr., Brownsburg | Free | Put on some comfy workout clothes and join this monthly class with both classroom and hands on instruction.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
  • Heartland International Film Festival | Tuesday, Oct. 15-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $12+ | Expand your universe with 120+ stellar independent films including 25 world + US premieres, 10 Indiana Spotlight films, and 20 special presentations from major studios.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
  • Fall Book Sale | Wednesday, Oct. 16-Saturday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Speedway Public Library, Speedway | Cost of purchase | Shop a wide variety of gently used books for sale at bargain prices.
Thursday, Oct. 17
  • Tinker House Taco Takeover | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | Provider @ Tinker House | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a laid-back evening with delicious food, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere on a pet-friendly patio.
Friday, Oct. 18
  • Indianapolis Walmart Style Tour Stop | Friday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | White River State Park | Free | Walmart is bringing fall fashion trends directly to customers with fun activities and exclusive offerings in this park pop-up.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Arts
  • “Better Together” — a free exhibit featuring works by 31 local artists with disabilities — is now open at Newfields. The pieces were created by artists ages 15 to 72, designed to highlight inclusivity and accessibility. See the display at the Waller Gallery through Sunday, Nov. 24. (WTHR)
Coming Soon
  • Get in, Hoosiers — we’re going shopping. A new, 25,094-sqft Nordstorm Rack store will open at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville on Thursday, Oct. 17. Here’s the deal: The opening celebration starts at 9 a.m. and will feature light snacks, gift card giveaways, and beauty activations.
Community
  • Lettuce celebrate. The Indy Winter Farmers Market will return to AMP Food Hall and Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 16, running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. weekly through April 26, 2025. Vendor applications are now open for the 2024-2025 season — the market’s 16th run.
Drink
  • We love craft beer with local tie-ins. Sun King Brewery will release its Play Hard Lager on Friday, Oct. 18, an ode to Purdue’s basketball coaching legend, Gene Keady. The can art features Keady in his element; find it at Sun King tasting rooms and retailers + liquor stores throughout Indiana.
Trending
  • We’re clearly not the only ones excited for Taylor Swift’s upcoming stint in Indy. Beech Grove Mayor James Coffman proclaimed the city will be temporarily called Beech Grove (Taylor’s Version) from Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3 while the superstar’s “The Eras Tour” takes over Lucas Oil Stadium. Ready for it?
Feel Good
  • Breast cancer survivor, podcast host, and Indy resident Lissa Sears runs Flat Out Love, a nonprofit dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors feel free and comfortable in their bodies. In just three years, the empowering organization has grown to ~5,000 members, many of whom say the group changed their lives. (WTHR)
Today Is
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a national holiday that honors the past, present, and futures of Native people across the US. Eiteljorg Museum will host its free Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — explore + learn.
Sports
  • Can the Hoosiers land 5-star recruit Braylon Mullins? If so, he has potential to change the program. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Indiana Hoosiers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    • Looking for continuing education opportunities? This local university is recognized as the most established MBA program in Indianapolis, offering a nationally-ranked curriculum with flexible course options. Study up.*
    Shop
    • Jewelry, and blown glass, and pottery, oh my. Discover the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky’s unique, handcrafted gifts this holiday season. Hint: You might just find the perfect one-of-a-kind souvenir and enjoy a weekend shopping getaway.*
    Stat
    • 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*
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    Sports

    🏐 Gettin’ fired up

    Fired up in 2025: Indy Ignite to join roster of pro sports teams in Indianapolis
    A rendering of the new Fishers Event Center shows the venue surrounded by visitors; there are banners featuring sports and events on the exterior walls, and a blue banner displaying the Indy Ignite logo.
    A rendering of the Fishers Event Center, which will serve as the home court for Indy Ignite starting in early 2025. | Rendering via Indy Ignite
    Indy is home to incredible sports teams and soon, our city will add another one to its roster.

    The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) — which launched its inaugural season in February 2024 with teams across seven US cities — has added Indy Ignite to its league. The women’s volleyball team will debut in January 2025.

    Here’s what we know so far:
    • The new Fishers Event Center will serve as the team’s official home court. The 7,500 capacity venue will open its doors next month — keep an eye on our Instagram for a preview.
    • The team hired George Padjen as its head coach — a collegiate volleyball coach with 25 years of experience.
    • Indy Ignite’s team roster is looking strong — we spy several Purdue Volleyball alumni.
    • Each PVF team will play 28 matches in 2025 — 14 at home + 14 on the road. Start scouting your tickets.
    • The team’s fanbase is using the slogans “Fan Firestorm” and “Ignite the Fire” — and we’ve gotta say, we’re fired up.
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    The Wrap
     
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    From the editor
    Happy Monday, friends. We hope you’ve been enjoying the fun fall events around Indy lately. If you have little ones, you may want to try Rowdie’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Victory Field. Think: 500 pumpkins spread across the outfield, Halloween activities, and photos with the Indians’ mascot Rowdie behind home plate.
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