William Hazen
@williamhazen.bsky.social
Gay urbanist (he/him), Coach Operator of the Year ‘21, ‘25, ROSE Award Winner ‘22, 3rd Generation Bus Operator, Near East Indy via The Athens of the Prairie // All views my own
Perfect day for my first full shift on the Purple Line
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Perfect day for my first full shift on the Purple Line
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IndyGo! Remember, buses are fare free today and we are operating on a Sunday schedule!
November 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IndyGo! Remember, buses are fare free today and we are operating on a Sunday schedule!
Looking up places for future vacations and in the course of that I end up looking up their transit agencies and I am now obsessed with Nuup Bussii
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Looking up places for future vacations and in the course of that I end up looking up their transit agencies and I am now obsessed with Nuup Bussii
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Traffication’, an analysis of the myriad ways in which cars destroy our natural environment through noise and air pollution, microplastic particles, and roadkill.
The most important thing you can do to reduce traffication? Drive less and drive slower.
The most important thing you can do to reduce traffication? Drive less and drive slower.
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Traffication’, an analysis of the myriad ways in which cars destroy our natural environment through noise and air pollution, microplastic particles, and roadkill.
The most important thing you can do to reduce traffication? Drive less and drive slower.
The most important thing you can do to reduce traffication? Drive less and drive slower.
For the first time ever- it’s a Winter edition of Food in Transit! IndyGo is bringing back the popular summer giveaway of fresh produce on December 2 in collaboration with Second Helpings!
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
For the first time ever- it’s a Winter edition of Food in Transit! IndyGo is bringing back the popular summer giveaway of fresh produce on December 2 in collaboration with Second Helpings!
Legislative Warning from an Indiana transit agency: “A central Indiana Senator is forming arguments against transit funding in Indy, concerned that IndyGo's budget is larger than Indy's commitment to public safety. This may have implications around the state.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Legislative Warning from an Indiana transit agency: “A central Indiana Senator is forming arguments against transit funding in Indy, concerned that IndyGo's budget is larger than Indy's commitment to public safety. This may have implications around the state.”
With the South Shore Line Monon Corridor now expected to open in Q1 of 2026, the railroad has released a draft schedule for the new line, indicating 34 new trains serving the corridor every weekday, 12 of which will run thru service to Millennium.
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
With the South Shore Line Monon Corridor now expected to open in Q1 of 2026, the railroad has released a draft schedule for the new line, indicating 34 new trains serving the corridor every weekday, 12 of which will run thru service to Millennium.
A movie that takes place where you’re from
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from
🚨IndyGo Riders: Route 8 is now back on regular route between Sherman Drive and Arlington Avenue following the completion of utility relocations. There are now no active detours on the route and all stops have reopened.
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🚨IndyGo Riders: Route 8 is now back on regular route between Sherman Drive and Arlington Avenue following the completion of utility relocations. There are now no active detours on the route and all stops have reopened.
Just a reminder, all IndyGo services will be fare free this Thursday, and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday!
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Just a reminder, all IndyGo services will be fare free this Thursday, and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday!
Riding the architectural tour bus with my dad in Columbus, IN, plus a family history of bus operators and a lifelong interest in transportation
November 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Riding the architectural tour bus with my dad in Columbus, IN, plus a family history of bus operators and a lifelong interest in transportation
For most folks, the only stored data is a credit card for easily reloading your account. I maintain an account for when friends visit and ride with me, and you literally do not have to share any other information on the app besides a card number (as shown).
November 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
For most folks, the only stored data is a credit card for easily reloading your account. I maintain an account for when friends visit and ride with me, and you literally do not have to share any other information on the app besides a card number (as shown).
Here are Fare Enforcement Statistics from October and YTD, which are publicly available on our website and are updated every month. Note that no citations were issued and notifications represent a passenger asked to leave the bus for outright refusal to pay fare.
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Here are Fare Enforcement Statistics from October and YTD, which are publicly available on our website and are updated every month. Note that no citations were issued and notifications represent a passenger asked to leave the bus for outright refusal to pay fare.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Indiana’s tract with the highest transit mode share (16.1%) is on the Near Eastside, along the future Blue Line corridor. This ranks at 34th in the United States, just below AZ and NC’s tracts with the highest transit mode share.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Indiana’s tract with the highest transit mode share (16.1%) is on the Near Eastside, along the future Blue Line corridor. This ranks at 34th in the United States, just below AZ and NC’s tracts with the highest transit mode share.
The other (last minute) big news at yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo was successful in obtaining $14.7M to purchase 10 new hybrid buses from the FTA’s 5339 Grant Program. Details are still sparse, but when more information is available, I’ll post it here!
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The other (last minute) big news at yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo was successful in obtaining $14.7M to purchase 10 new hybrid buses from the FTA’s 5339 Grant Program. Details are still sparse, but when more information is available, I’ll post it here!
Yes, the ‘Double O’s’. Originally built by Gillig as Diesel buses in 2000, converted to electric by CCW and ZEPS between 2015-2016. Retired from service during COVID, Scrapped 2023.
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Yes, the ‘Double O’s’. Originally built by Gillig as Diesel buses in 2000, converted to electric by CCW and ZEPS between 2015-2016. Retired from service during COVID, Scrapped 2023.
The big news from
yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo will be purchasing two Battery Electric Buses for use on fixed routes, one from Gillig, and one from New Flyer! This means cleaner air and quieter operation in your neighborhood and across the city!
yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo will be purchasing two Battery Electric Buses for use on fixed routes, one from Gillig, and one from New Flyer! This means cleaner air and quieter operation in your neighborhood and across the city!
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The big news from
yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo will be purchasing two Battery Electric Buses for use on fixed routes, one from Gillig, and one from New Flyer! This means cleaner air and quieter operation in your neighborhood and across the city!
yesterday’s board meeting: IndyGo will be purchasing two Battery Electric Buses for use on fixed routes, one from Gillig, and one from New Flyer! This means cleaner air and quieter operation in your neighborhood and across the city!
Coming soon to the city’s Far Eastside: 55 new bus stops bringing upgraded amenities and/or full ADA accessibility. Routes 3, 21, and 87 will see the most wide ranging improvements.
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Coming soon to the city’s Far Eastside: 55 new bus stops bringing upgraded amenities and/or full ADA accessibility. Routes 3, 21, and 87 will see the most wide ranging improvements.
Your 5 busiest IndyGo Routes for October 2025! The Red Line retakes the throne as the busiest route in the city, and the Route 30 is the most improved, posting a 40% YoY ridership increase. Routes 3 and 26 both continue to post significant improvements following realignments/ frequency improvements.
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Your 5 busiest IndyGo Routes for October 2025! The Red Line retakes the throne as the busiest route in the city, and the Route 30 is the most improved, posting a 40% YoY ridership increase. Routes 3 and 26 both continue to post significant improvements following realignments/ frequency improvements.
Alright fellow #avgeek, If you could bring back three defunct airlines from the dead, which three are you picking?
My vote: Lake Central, Ozark, Midwest Express
My vote: Lake Central, Ozark, Midwest Express
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Alright fellow #avgeek, If you could bring back three defunct airlines from the dead, which three are you picking?
My vote: Lake Central, Ozark, Midwest Express
My vote: Lake Central, Ozark, Midwest Express
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘The Big Hop’ the thrilling story of the race to complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight. The story follows the eight competitors, including the ultimate victors, Sir John Alcock and Sir Ted Brown, in their Vickers Vimy.
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘The Big Hop’ the thrilling story of the race to complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight. The story follows the eight competitors, including the ultimate victors, Sir John Alcock and Sir Ted Brown, in their Vickers Vimy.
jump scare *it’s Ivy Tech Lawrence*
These townhouses near campus are selling for $400k and it’s arguably the best place to live in Lawrence
These townhouses near campus are selling for $400k and it’s arguably the best place to live in Lawrence
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
jump scare *it’s Ivy Tech Lawrence*
These townhouses near campus are selling for $400k and it’s arguably the best place to live in Lawrence
These townhouses near campus are selling for $400k and it’s arguably the best place to live in Lawrence
You’ll never guess which Indy area college campus this individual is describing as ‘unsafe’
November 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
You’ll never guess which Indy area college campus this individual is describing as ‘unsafe’