Your 5 busiest IndyGo Routes for February 2026! The Route 8 retains the throne, and the Route 56 to the suburb of Beech Grove is your fastest growing, increasing by 62.7% Year over Year. Overall ridership is up 2.4% Year over Year!

We have four NEW RFQs & are looking for partners who have proven experience in the following field(s): - Flood Technical Assistance Services - Infrastructure Inspections & Testing Services - Plan Review Services - ROW Inspection Services Learn more on our website: www.indy.gov/activity/opp...

The new shelter is opening in May! To help with the move, Animal Care Services is looking for fosters. Fostering creates space in the shelter 🐾, gives animals a calm place to live 🏡, & saves lives 💛. Sign up to foster: www.indy.gov/activity/app...

DBNS will host an online quarterly update at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 25. 🗓️ Join DBNS Director Abbey Brands & Deputy Director Alena Jones to learn about new department policies, the Streamline Indy initiative, & more. Q&A to follow. 🔗 Register here: indy.webex.com/weblink/regi...

FYI: There will be no slide schedule on Presidents' Day. Trash and recycling collection will continue as normal. The Department of Public Works (DPW) thanks you for keeping our community clean while we observe the holiday!

Just a remember that our offices are closed today, Jan. 16, in honor of Presidents' Day. We will reopen tomorrow and will resume normal business hours. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you!

❌ MYTH: Spaying or neutering a pet too young will stunt their growth. ✅ FACT: Research shows that spaying or neutering does NOT stunt growth. Spaying or neutering at the appropriate age, guided by veterinary professionals, is safe & responsible. Let's create a future where every animal is loved!

IndyGo’s new, improved, and much less boring Rider Code of Conduct is here! Learn how to Respect the Ride with one of these new booklets!

Thank you to all the residents, business owners, and property managers who have already shoveled, salted, and sweated their way to a clear sidewalk! 🙌💪

Yes, it's sludge. Snow will likely start melting soon. That means slush (and sludge). But with temps still in the 10s & 20s at night, everything can refreeze. Whether you're a resident or a business, please keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. And sludge. 🧂🧂🧂🧂

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow & got scared. And hey, we get it. Shadows can be scary. But #permitting shouldn’t make you want to hide in a burrow. Use the Citizen Access Portal to research, apply and pay for, & track permit status all in one place. aca-prod.accela.com/INDY/Default...

⚠️Marion County downgrading Travel Status⚠️ Effective at midnight, Marion County will downgrade to a Travel Advisory Status. Please continue to drive with caution, as there are icy road conditions. View the updated travel advisory map at www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/.

Please be patient as DPW crews continue to work around-the-clock to get the city's entire infrastructure network back to normal as soon as possible. If you think your street has been missed, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622.

Following this weekend's historic storm, DPW's inspection team is continuing to review the work of contractors. If necessary, contractors may be sent back out for remediation on a case-by-case basis.

It's so cold Netflix just asked us if we were still cold

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 9:05AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN Additional Details Here.

With a snow total of 27.1" so far this season, Indianapolis has surpassed the season average (25.5") for the first time since 2013-14. #INwx

UPDATE: A community meeting to discuss the findings of the city's community survey regarding Black wealth in Indy has been postponed due to weather. New date coming soon. read more about the project here: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

🚨 Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 1:22PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Indianapolis IN 🚨 Additional Details Here.(1/2)

REMINDER: Marion County remains in a “Travel Warning” status until midnight tonight. Stay warm, stay home, and stay safe!

To clarify: “double pickup" means that, if residents need to place additional bags outside of their cart, those bags will be picked up as well. 👍🏻

🚨 Due to the ongoing weather in Indianapolis, DPW made a few changes to this week’s trash and recycling schedule to keep everyone safe. There will be *no* residential trash, heavy trash, or curbside recycling pickup tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Friendly heads-up: Under city code, residents & property owners are responsible for clearing their sidewalks. If you need help, you can sign up for Snow Buddies, which will match you with a volunteer. Snow Buddies: www.indy.gov/activity/sno... City code: library.municode.com/in/indianapo...

DBNS will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather & Marion Co.'s upgraded travel status. Although we won't be in-office, you can always find us online: dbns.indy.gov. You can also apply for permits 24/7 via the Citizens Access Portal: aca-prod.accela.com/indy/Default...

🚨 Please stay home tonight and at least through tomorrow evening as conditions are expected to remain unsafe. Travel should be limited only to first responders, healthcare workers, and other essential personnel. 🚨

With 10" of snow (and still falling), continued subzero temps, & the potential for blowing snow overnight, Mayor Hogsett has issued a Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for Marion County. We are now in a Travel Warning.

Marion County is now under a WATCH Travel Status. This means weather conditions are threatening to the public. Only essential travel—i.e. to and from work, emergency situations—is recommended. Businesses, schools, govt agencies, & other orgs should implement safety action plans. Stay safe, Indy!

❄️LIVE Winter Storm Coverage❄️Track the storm as it moves through our area with LIVE RADAR streaming 24/7 on YouTube.Our weather team will cut in with live updates, timing changes, and impact alerts as conditions change. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCkGGCUsLPs

Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at DBNS! ❄️✨ Our offices will be closed from noon, Dec. 23 through Dec. 25. We'll be back Friday, Dec. 26 with normal hours.

With Weather™️ in the forecast, Department of Public Works snow crews are on rotating, 12-hour shifts. If you do happen to venture out tonight, give the plows plenty of room to properly salt & clean the roadways. Stay safe and warm, Indy! Watch out for Weather™️.

❄️EXTREME COLD ALERT❄️ Cats and dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia, too. When temps are below 20°F, owners must bring their pets inside. (It's also illegal to set traps when it's this cold outside.) If you do see a stray or an animal in distress, contact the Mayor's Action Center: request.indy.gov

YOUR FORECAST | Accumulating snow will head in our direction later tonight. We will see a messy Friday morning commute. More snow moves in on Saturday and then a bitter blast of cold air comes in for the end of the weekend.

There are 90+ miles of greenways throughout Marion County, with 30 *more* miles of greenways expected to open by 2028. Whether you walk, bike, or just love green spaces, your input matters. Help shape the future of the greenways system by submitting feedback! gis.indy.gov/.../3a9d2e57...

DBNS' unofficial mascot, Freedom Bird, wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, DBNS will close at noon today. We will remain closed on Thursday and Friday and will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 1. 🦃Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

In January, DBNS will launch a new continuous vacancy program that targets “the worst of the worst”—properties that have racked up multiple repair orders with no signs of compliance. 🏚️➡️🏠 Learn more on @wthrcom.bsky.social: www.wthr.com/article/news...

Congratulations to Alena Jones on her promotion to Deputy Director of Construction & Business Services! Alena previously served as the admin of DBNS’ stormwater & infrastructure team and will now oversee our permitting, inspection, compliance, & licensing teams. Congratulations, Alena! 👏🎉

It's a little soggy out there. ☔️ While it may seem like a gentle autumn rainstorm, more wet weather is on the way. To stay safe, review flood safety tips & visit our website for info about flood insurance, floodplains, & flood management: www.indy.gov/activity/flo...

WHAT: Knozone Action Day WHEN: TODAY, July 23 WHY: Ground-Level Ozone WHO: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) 📲 Sign up for text or email alerts at smogwatch.in.gov or airnow.gov

Thank you 🙌 to all the amazing volunteers and DBNS staff for joining us at our Near Eastside neighborhood cleanup! And shoutout to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. for their ongoing partnership. Our next cleanup is Aug. 21, on the Northwest side. Sign up here: www.kibi.org/volunteer/

Shoutout to @wrtv.bsky.social for joining us at our neighborhood cleanup with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful! Thanks for highlighting the work DBNS does throughout #Indy to keep our communities clean. 🧹💙 www.wrtv.com/news/local-n...

As the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino said, "Clean up, clean up! Everybody, everywhere." 🦖 On July 17, join DBNS & Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for a cleanup! It'll be "dino-mite," as the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino once said.🦖 www.kibi.org/volunteer/pr...

Due to a planned neighborhood water shutdown by Citizens Energy Group, the East Washington Street Branch will be closed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

YOUR FORECAST | A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon, but most areas should stay dry with warm temperatures. Highs will reach the upper 80s.

Happy #FourthofJuly! A few resources for y'all: ❗️Today & Sat. are #Knozone Action Days. Learn more about air quality: knozone.com 🎆Firework safety tips: www.wishtv.com/news/local-n... 🚗Get a discounted Uber or Lyft: www.wfyi.org/news/article... However you celebrate, have a safe, relaxing wknd!

‼️TOMORROW & SATURDAY have been declared #Knozone Action Days by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability. The AQI will be in the orange. A few tips: ✅ Opt for a clean commute ✅ Avoid letting vehicles idle ✅ Refuel when it's cool ✅ Make fewer trips As always, stay safe! Learn more at knozone.com

This #LightningSafety infographic from @nws.noaa.gov Indianapolis is ... enlightening. 🌟⚡💡

Freedom Bird has an announcement! 🦅🦅 In honor of July 4th, our office & lobby will be closed this Friday. We will resume normal operations & hours on Monday. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆

Temps will be in the low 90s again today, & the @nws.noaa.gov says the heat index will be around 100. 🥵 As Paris Hilton said in 2006, “That’s hot.” #millennialreference Say safe (and cool 🧊🧊🧊) by following these tips from @wthrcom.bsky.social: www.wthr.com/article/weat...

We’ve got spirit, #YesCers we do.

Our new road closure viewer gives you access to critical info about road projects, ROW permits, & special events. It also incorporates data from DPW so you can take look at both city projects & private developments that affect the ROW. Check it out! roadclosures.indy.gov