These proposed changes will be decided at an Oct. 30 meeting of the IndyGo board at 5 p.m. at the transportation agency's boardroom, 1501 W. Washington St.:
»Increase all fares in 2009, including raising a full fare from $1.50 to $1.75, a day pass from $3.50 to $4, a seven-day pass from $17 to $20 and a 31-day pass from $55 to $60.
»Charge regular fares beginning next year on the Red Line Circulator, which is now free.
»Create a new $30 monthly S-Pass for college and university students.
» Eliminate the Route 18-26 (Nora and Keystone) Sunday north loop to the Far Northside in November and Route 55 (English to the Far Eastside) in February.
» Move the west end of Route 8 (Washington Street) from the current Indianapolis International Airport terminal to the new midfield terminal in November.
»Reduce service on Routes 5 (East 25th Street/North Harding), 11 (East 16th Street), 28 (St. Vincent) and 31 (Greenwood) in November and on Routes 2 (East 34th Street), 4 (Fort Harrison) and 30 (30th Street Crosstown) in February.
HOW INDYGO COMPARES
INDIANAPOLIS
System: IndyGo.
Annual ridership: 8.4 million. Fare: $1.50.
COLUMBUS, OHIO
System: COTA: Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Annual ridership: More than 14.8 million. Fare: $1.50.
CINCINNATI
System: Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority.
Annual ridership: About 23 million. Fare: $1.50.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
System: TARC: Transit Authority of River City.
Annual ridership: About 15.8 million. Fare: $1.50.
ST. LOUIS
System: Metro (bus, light rail).
Annual ridership: 54 million. Fare: $1.75.
Source: Star library research
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Hmmm, not sure how I feel about all this. I mean ridership is up - so why all the cut backs? Seems like the wrong time to do that.
Great dog in need of a home.
If you can’t take in this dog, pass along his picture. He is a great pet!
Many of you are aware that a great dog followed my dog and I home last Tuesday. I have taken him in and attempted to find his family in all of the ways that I knew how, but no one has contacted me. I don’t want to send him to Animal Care and Control—besides being depressing, they only give dogs 5 days before they may be euthanized. Therefore, I am putting out a call for someone to adopt the dog that I am calling Bailey.
Bailey is 6 -7 months old, male, and 39 lbs. He is currently not neutered, but I have set up an appointment for that to happen soon.
Bailey is a friendly, loving dog. He is housetrained (hasn’t gone in the house yet!), sits on cue, does great in the car, and loves to play. He loves to sit in your lap and loves toys (especially chewy toys). He likes to go on walks and is rambunctious, as he is a still a puppy. I truly think that he will settle down even more after he is neutered or as he gets past the puppy stage. Bailey is also crate trained---he readily goes in the crate during the day. He rarely barks except in certain situations when most dogs bark (sudden unknown noises). He is high energy and would be a GREAT way to keep in shape.
I want to keep Bailey, but my current dog is having some territory issues with him in the house. I really think that he would be a great pet on his own as well as with dogs who are used to being a multiple in the family.
If you are interested in this wonderful dog, I am willing to do the following:
1. Let someone borrow the crate as long as they need it.
2. Get his shots and get him neutered
3. I’ll even throw in some chew toys!!!
If you are looking for a loving and energetic companion, then Bailey is your guy! He is a available for visits and I will even bring him to you.
Please pass this along widely.
