At a glance

The tentative details:
» Would triple the number of buses on Central Indiana's roads over the next 25 years, reducing wait times to 10 to 20 minutes and providing service seven days a week.
» Would establish a commuter rail line linking Noblesville, Downtown Indianapolis and Franklin.
» Would deploy a rail-like service called bus rapid transit, or BRT, along Washington Street from the Far Eastside to Indianapolis International Airport.

The price tag:
» $2.4 billion.
» Local taxpayers will be responsible for $1.2 billion of that, which amounts to $15 per household per month for 25 years. Federal funds cover the rest.
» It's still up for debate what type of tax would be used. Suggestions include an additional sales and income tax.

The process:
» In 2011, state and local elected officials, business leaders and policymakers will hash out the details of a regional transit plan.
» The General Assembly will approve language for county-by-county referenda.
» Voters will decide on the referenda in May or, most likely, November of 2012.