American Structurepoint joins IndyGo and the City of Indianapolis in celebrating the launch of the Purple Line, a bus rapid transit route connecting Lawrence and eastside neighborhoods to downtown Indianapolis.

IndyGo and city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. American Structurepoint provided owner’s rep services to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) during the Purple Line’s design and construction phases. American Structurepoint engineers acted as the City’s advocate, representing DPW’s best interests when reviewing plans, specifications, and bid packages, and monitored activities for the infrastructure work along the route during construction.

The Purple Line ushers in a new era of public transportation in Indianapolis. The bus rapid transit line is designed to offer faster, more frequent service to over 58,000 residents living along it, improving access to employment, education, healthcare, and shopping opportunities.

“Our mission at American Structurepoint is to improve the quality of life for the people and communities we serve,” said President Cash Canfield. “We are proud to have played a role in providing a convenient, more accessible transportation alternative that improves connectivity in Indianapolis.”

A Purple Line rapid transit bus arrives at each station every 15 to 20 minutes during peak service times. The Purple Line overlaps with the existing Red Line south of 38th Street to the downtown Indianapolis Transit Center, with buses arriving every five minutes at those stops.

The Purple Line is also a massive infrastructure project. More than half of its $188 million budget went to roadway and storm drainage improvements and pedestrian safety. Project elements included improved traffic signals, new crosswalks, 3 miles of multi-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists, 9.5 miles of new or improved sidewalk infrastructure, and 392 ADA-compliant curb ramps.