Map shows strong support for transit among central and north Indianapolis voters.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Today, certified Election Board results show that voters overwhelmingly voted to fund The Marion County Transit Plan with nearly 60 percent support countywide. A majority of voters supported it in 79 percent of precincts as well. Constituents approved the plan in 19 of the 25 City-County Council districts and AARP of Indiana, the Indy Chamber and the MIBOR REALTOR® Association call on the Indianapolis City-County Council to promptly pass full funding for the Marion County Transit Plan.
“The Marion County Transit Plan will create greater connectivity to jobs and educational opportunities for residents across Indianapolis,” said Mark Fisher, chief policy officer for the Indy Chamber. “Voters have acted in support. It is time now for the City-County Council to respond accordingly and vote for the 0.25% increase to fully fund the plan so our city can benefit from improved transit access as soon as possible.”
“The Marion County Transit Plan not only increases home and property values, but assures an improved quality of life for our residents and our neighborhoods,” said Chris Pryor, vice president of government and community relations with MIBOR REALTOR® Association. “We want our communities to thrive and grow. The City-County Council has overwhelming approval of its constituents and must enact the increase at the full amount and help keep Indianapolis and our region moving forward.”
The Marion County Transit Plan will provide
• 70% increase in the frequency of bus service, offering every route on every day;
• later evenings and weekend service; and
• 3 bus rapid transit lines.
“Reliable bus service means that our friends and neighbors can get to their jobs, that our parents and grandparents can get to appointments and the grocery store, and that members of the community can access shopping and businesses, said Sarah Waddle, state director for AARP Indiana. “A better connected Indianapolis is essential to building a livable community for people of all ages. We ask that the City-County Council moves forward to enact the full plan and help make that a reality.”
Transit supporters are urged to contact their councillor by phone, email, and social media to express support for fully funding the Marion County Transit Plan and keep Indianapolis moving forward.
The final vote count by City-County Council district appears below.
Council District | Yes Count | Yes Percentage | No Count | No Percentage |
1 | 9964 | 65.60% | 5232 | 34.40% |
2 | 12581 | 63.60% | 7185 | 36.40% |
3 | 11196 | 63.50% | 6441 | 36.50% |
4 | 9412 | 61.60% | 5870 | 38.40% |
5 | 9534 | 57.60% | 7011 | 42.40% |
6 | 7678 | 57.80% | 5608 | 42.20% |
7 | 10444 | 68.50% | 4794 | 31.50% |
8 | 9451 | 67.80% | 4496 | 32.20% |
9 | 10959 | 70.10% | 4671 | 29.90% |
10 | 6035 | 65.00% | 3244 | 35.00% |
11 | 9221 | 72.40% | 3511 | 27.60% |
12 | 7361 | 63.60% | 4206 | 36.40% |
13 | 6941 | 64.60% | 3801 | 35.40% |
14 | 6145 | 66.10% | 3156 | 33.90% |
15 | 5979 | 57.30% | 4459 | 42.70% |
16 | 4451 | 58.60% | 3139 | 41.40% |
17 | 8113 | 71.30% | 3266 | 28.70% |
18 | 5799 | 46.20% | 6765 | 53.80% |
19 | 6840 | 56.70% | 5217 | 43.30% |
20 | 5339 | 40.40% | 7867 | 59.60% |
21 | 5154 | 53.80% | 4429 | 46.20% |
22 | 4379 | 48.40% | 4671 | 51.60% |
23 | 6189 | 48.80% | 6505 | 51.20% |
24 | 5774 | 46.90% | 6543 | 53.10% |
25 | 7050 | 43.00% | 9339 | 57.00% |
TOTAL | 191989 | 59.40% | 131426 | 40.60% |