Transit Funding, Housing Tax Credits and Spring Infrastructure Lead Indianapolis Agenda
Indianapolis, IN – March 31, 2026 – City Council advances transit funding, state reviews housing tax credits, and utilities map spring infrastructure work.
Indianapolis leaders are closing out March with a flurry of activity spanning transit, housing policy and major infrastructure planning.
Transit Funding Moves Forward
The Indianapolis City-County Council advanced a proposal this week aimed at strengthening long-term funding for IndyGo operations and planned route expansions. Supporters say the measure is designed to stabilize service as ridership continues to recover and new rapid transit corridors come online.
Council members emphasized the importance of reliable public transportation for workforce access, especially as employers expand hiring across healthcare, logistics and advanced manufacturing. The proposal now heads to further committee review before a final vote.
State Reviews Housing Tax Credit Changes
At the Statehouse, lawmakers are reviewing updates to Indiana’s housing tax credit program that could directly affect affordable housing development in Marion County. The changes would adjust eligibility thresholds and potentially expand incentives for mixed-income projects.
Local housing advocates say demand remains high, particularly near transit corridors and job centers. Developers are watching closely, noting that clearer guidelines could unlock stalled projects and help address rising rents.
Utilities Outline Spring Infrastructure Work
Meanwhile, local utilities have released their spring construction schedules, detailing sewer upgrades, water main replacements and electric grid improvements across several Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Officials say much of the work is tied to long-term resiliency planning, including flood mitigation and system modernization. Residents can expect periodic lane restrictions and temporary service interruptions as crews ramp up activity through April and May.
Together, the developments highlight a coordinated push to align transportation, housing and infrastructure investment as the city prepares for continued population and job growth in 2026.
Sources
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/politics/indiana-housing-tax-credit-changes-2026-session/
https://www.ibj.com/articles/citizens-energy-details-spring-2026-infrastructure-projects
