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Whitestown EID approves $550,000 2026 budget; members review connector ridership, Lyft pilot and outreach
Summary
The Town of Whitestown Economic Improvement District (EID) board approved a $550,000 proposed 2026 budget 3-0 and reviewed third-quarter Whitestown Connector ridership, a low-response rider survey and interest in Plainfield’s Lyft pilot and website practices.
The Town of Whitestown Economic Improvement Board on Oct. 14 approved a proposed 2026 budget of $550,000 and spent much of the meeting reviewing recent ridership data for the Whitestown Connector, a rider survey with low response and the Plainfield EID’s Lyft pilot and online employer outreach.
The board voted 3-0 to approve the EID’s proposed 2026 budget, which the board described as a $550,000 plan that includes about $500,000 for operating expenses and $50,000 for marketing. Board members said the operating costs for the connector are expected to remain similar to 2025, with annual connector expenses “just shy of $400,000.” The board’s approval will be forwarded as a recommendation to the Town Council in November.
The budget discussion followed a presentation on rider outreach and survey results. Amanda, a staff member who works with the connector and outreach activities, summarized a short rider survey and broader recruitment and marketing…
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