In 2018, the yearly national average price for a gallon of gas is expected to rise 18 cents to $2.57 per gallon - the highest since 2014 when the average was $3.34.

During the event city representatives and consultants provided information on existing transportation plans and how people and goods move throughout the city.

While the buses are a focal point , another highlight is the location of the rally at the former Greyhound Station which is believed to be only one of two surviving examples left of Streamline Moderne architecture.

IndyGo says it will use money raised through an increased income tax to expand bus routes and improve infrastructure in densely populated areas.

The proposed rail line is known as the Chicago to Fort Wayne-Columbus corridor.

IndyGo Fixed Route, Open Door, Customer Service Call Center, Customer Service Center, and Administrative Offices will operate on adjusted schedules for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

A status update on the project is expected by Feb. 28.

Toll rates range from $2-$12, depending on the size of vehicle and whether the driver has a RiverLink account and transponder.

The proposed 278-mile rail line would be aimed at relieving Chicago-area freight congestion.

An idea promoted by a Purdue expert testifying before the panel provoked debate among its members: specifically, the value of vehicle miles traveled, or VMT, fees.