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
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William Hazen
@williamhazen.bsky.social
· Aug 20
IndyGo Foundation - IndyGo
www.indygo.net
The first is the IndyGo Foundation, which provides bus passes to low income riders and charitable organizations, and helps to build more accessible bus stops across the city. A donation of just $4 can help a rider get where they need to go for a day.
Donate Here: www.indygo.net/foundation/
Donate Here: www.indygo.net/foundation/
Indianapolis ranks as the 11th Most Livable City in the United States, ahead of *checks notes* Seattle and Pittsburgh.
January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Indianapolis ranks as the 11th Most Livable City in the United States, ahead of *checks notes* Seattle and Pittsburgh.
Michigan City is the latest transit agency in Indiana to go fare-free, joining East Chicago, Marion, and Columbus. ‘Ride the Wave’ offers four routes running hourly on weekdays from 8a-4p.
January 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Michigan City is the latest transit agency in Indiana to go fare-free, joining East Chicago, Marion, and Columbus. ‘Ride the Wave’ offers four routes running hourly on weekdays from 8a-4p.
I honestly don’t see how the South Shore Line continues South of the Munster/Dyer Station without outright acquisition of the CSX line to Monon. There’s just way too much development close to the tracks that the costs would hugely outweigh the benefits, especially if Lowell is the goal.
January 4, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I honestly don’t see how the South Shore Line continues South of the Munster/Dyer Station without outright acquisition of the CSX line to Monon. There’s just way too much development close to the tracks that the costs would hugely outweigh the benefits, especially if Lowell is the goal.
I know a lot of people like to pretend like this isn’t an interurban anymore but idk man
January 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I know a lot of people like to pretend like this isn’t an interurban anymore but idk man
Dynamic Testing is underway on the Monon Corridor at 79mph, 39mph faster than the speed limit when the Monon ran fast passenger trains like ‘The Thoroughbred’ through here between Chicago and Louisville via Indy
youtu.be/YCEkcwJwmJ0?...
youtu.be/YCEkcwJwmJ0?...
South Shore testing on the Monon Corridor
YouTube video by Trains Magazine
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Dynamic Testing is underway on the Monon Corridor at 79mph, 39mph faster than the speed limit when the Monon ran fast passenger trains like ‘The Thoroughbred’ through here between Chicago and Louisville via Indy
youtu.be/YCEkcwJwmJ0?...
youtu.be/YCEkcwJwmJ0?...
just did the math and I’ll be eligible for retirement on my half birthday at the ripe old age of 53 in February 2051 🥴
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 AM
just did the math and I’ll be eligible for retirement on my half birthday at the ripe old age of 53 in February 2051 🥴
anyone know when they uncovered the FOVNTAIN SQVARE STATE BANK?
January 2, 2026 at 4:46 PM
anyone know when they uncovered the FOVNTAIN SQVARE STATE BANK?
riding the 26 and we just about got obliterated by a Prairie Farms truck that tried to blow a dark red light at 25th and Keystone
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
riding the 26 and we just about got obliterated by a Prairie Farms truck that tried to blow a dark red light at 25th and Keystone
Literally my favorite book of all time: The Hoosier Schoolmaster
January 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Literally my favorite book of all time: The Hoosier Schoolmaster
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We haven't seen an Indiana squad turn back an Alabama offense this decisively since Antietam
January 1, 2026 at 10:23 PM
We haven't seen an Indiana squad turn back an Alabama offense this decisively since Antietam
Story Time: My grandfather lived in ‘Rural America’, as did I. The only reason he was able to maintain his independence into his late 90’s was access to rural public transportation.
For just $1, a bus took him to social events, the grocery store, and doctor’s appointments.
For just $1, a bus took him to social events, the grocery store, and doctor’s appointments.
Taking away our cars can, should, and will be treated as a declaration of war upon rural America.
I find "America isn't really set up for it" to be an annoying rebuttal to any sort of proposal to reduce car dependency. Our leaders used policy to create a system of car dependency and we can sure as hell use policy to undo that. There are absolutely barriers, but do nothing is not a solution.
January 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Story Time: My grandfather lived in ‘Rural America’, as did I. The only reason he was able to maintain his independence into his late 90’s was access to rural public transportation.
For just $1, a bus took him to social events, the grocery store, and doctor’s appointments.
For just $1, a bus took him to social events, the grocery store, and doctor’s appointments.
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Building for People’ by @holz-bau.bsky.social. The book covers ways to build more sustainable and livable communities, with a focus on district style development.
The book covers point access blocks, mass timber construction, green space, and more!
The book covers point access blocks, mass timber construction, green space, and more!
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Building for People’ by @holz-bau.bsky.social. The book covers ways to build more sustainable and livable communities, with a focus on district style development.
The book covers point access blocks, mass timber construction, green space, and more!
The book covers point access blocks, mass timber construction, green space, and more!
New fares are coming Thursday! Stickers have been added to bus fareboxes and the bus exterior, and car cards are visible inside the passenger cabin.
December 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
New fares are coming Thursday! Stickers have been added to bus fareboxes and the bus exterior, and car cards are visible inside the passenger cabin.
ngl I felt kind of wistful watching the airport authority removing the signage from the Downtown Heliport. The building is ugly as all sin, but it’s a remnant of a time when commuting on a helicopter into downtown seemed like a feasible future
December 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
ngl I felt kind of wistful watching the airport authority removing the signage from the Downtown Heliport. The building is ugly as all sin, but it’s a remnant of a time when commuting on a helicopter into downtown seemed like a feasible future
Having been to 47/50 states, I feel justified in this
December 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Having been to 47/50 states, I feel justified in this
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Killed by a Traffic Engineer’ by @wesmars.bsky.social. Probably my favorite book of the year, it examines the junk science that undermines safety in our transportation system.
December 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
For today’s #LayoverLibrary, I’m reading ‘Killed by a Traffic Engineer’ by @wesmars.bsky.social. Probably my favorite book of the year, it examines the junk science that undermines safety in our transportation system.
It was 67 degrees yesterday
December 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It was 67 degrees yesterday
A Blue Line Update Station Relocation Update: The original stations planned at Victory Field/Government Center will be relocated to Schumacher Way, providing closer access to Everwise Amphitheater and White River SP.
December 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A Blue Line Update Station Relocation Update: The original stations planned at Victory Field/Government Center will be relocated to Schumacher Way, providing closer access to Everwise Amphitheater and White River SP.
🚨 Important Reminders for this week at IndyGo!
New Year’s Eve, Wed, 12/31: All buses will be free after 8pm! Celebrate responsibly!
New Year’s Day, Thu, 1/1: Buses operate on a Sunday Schedule in observance of the holiday, and the new fare policy takes effect
New Year’s Eve, Wed, 12/31: All buses will be free after 8pm! Celebrate responsibly!
New Year’s Day, Thu, 1/1: Buses operate on a Sunday Schedule in observance of the holiday, and the new fare policy takes effect
December 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚨 Important Reminders for this week at IndyGo!
New Year’s Eve, Wed, 12/31: All buses will be free after 8pm! Celebrate responsibly!
New Year’s Day, Thu, 1/1: Buses operate on a Sunday Schedule in observance of the holiday, and the new fare policy takes effect
New Year’s Eve, Wed, 12/31: All buses will be free after 8pm! Celebrate responsibly!
New Year’s Day, Thu, 1/1: Buses operate on a Sunday Schedule in observance of the holiday, and the new fare policy takes effect
Anyone know whose dog this is? Found on the Near Eastside, neighbor taking him to see if he has a chip
December 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Anyone know whose dog this is? Found on the Near Eastside, neighbor taking him to see if he has a chip
The abandoned George Rogers Clark School 1, built in 1924, continues to rot away on Indy’s Northeast side.
December 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The abandoned George Rogers Clark School 1, built in 1924, continues to rot away on Indy’s Northeast side.
I had culver’s cheese curds and skyline flavored graeters yesterday. great day to be a midwesterner
December 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I had culver’s cheese curds and skyline flavored graeters yesterday. great day to be a midwesterner
News of more frequent service isn’t the only gift IndyGo has for our riders this holiday season! New bus stops continue to wrap up construction on the Eastside of the city, like this one in Community Heights! Look for stop relocations and new seating at select stops soon!
December 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
News of more frequent service isn’t the only gift IndyGo has for our riders this holiday season! New bus stops continue to wrap up construction on the Eastside of the city, like this one in Community Heights! Look for stop relocations and new seating at select stops soon!
Last night was my dad’s last Christmas Eve service as a minister. With some words from Longfellow and a call for unity and love in our broken world, we rang in Christmas Day at midnight with the lyrics of ‘Silent Night’. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Last night was my dad’s last Christmas Eve service as a minister. With some words from Longfellow and a call for unity and love in our broken world, we rang in Christmas Day at midnight with the lyrics of ‘Silent Night’. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Indy! Just a reminder, we’re here for you today! Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule and will be free to ride all day.
December 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Merry Christmas Indy! Just a reminder, we’re here for you today! Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule and will be free to ride all day.