Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

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Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority
Founded2007
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana
LocalePlainfield and Whitestown, Indiana
Service areaBoone and Hendricks counties, Indiana
Service typeCommuter bus, Vanpool
Routes2
Fleet3 buses
Annual ridership123,647 (2019)
WebsiteCIRTA

Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority (CIRTA) is a provider of mass transportation in Boone and Hendricks counties with two routes serving Plainfield and Whitestown. As of 2019, the system provided 123,647 rides over 19,229 annual vehicle revenue hours with 3 buses and 31 vans.[1]

History[edit]

CIRTA was established in 2007.[2] CIRTA improved the Plainfield Connector service with several bus shelters in 2020, as increased online shopping led to a greater need for warehouse workers along the route.[3] Sunday service was previously offered in Plainfield and Whitestown, however it was eliminated in February 2023 due to low ridership.[4] Similarly, CIRTA offered express bus service from Fishers to downtown Indianapolis up until 2015, but this was removed due to low ridership.[5]

Service[edit]

CIRTA operates vanpool service and two commuter bus routes connecting IndyGo riders to major employers in Plainfield and Whitestown. Hours of operation for the system are Monday through Friday from 5:10 A.M. to 7:05 P.M. and Saturdays from 5:10 A.M. to 7:08 P.M. There is no service on Sundays.[6] Regular fares are $1.00.[7]

Routes[edit]

  • Plainfield Connector
  • Whitetown Connector

Fixed route ridership[edit]

The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include vanpool services.[8]

10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "CIRTA Agency Profile" (PDF). Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. ^ O'Malley, Chris (October 22, 2009). "Public transportation entities in Indianapolis region might be reorganized". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  3. ^ Micah Yason (July 24, 2023). "Upgrades Coming To Public Transit Service Connecting Marion County Residents To Plainfield Workplaces". WFYI. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Plainfield & Whitestown Schedule Updates". January 17, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Fishers Ending Support of Express Bus". Inside Indiana Business. August 18, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "Whitestown Connector". Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Plainfield Connector". Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "The National Transit Database (NTD)". Retrieved September 5, 2023.

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