Our Mission “To become an efficient transit system capable of meeting the employment, social and medical transportation needs of the citizens of Gary as well as Northwest Indiana, while stimulating economic development within the City of Gary.” Our History The City of Gary purchased Gary Intercity Lines in 1974 and created GPTC through enabling legislation. GPTC made regional transit a priority since the launch of the region’s first modern intercity bus routes in 1996, which connected Gary, Hammond and East Chicago. Since then, GPTC has improved service in Gary while adding service to areas of Calumet Township, Crown Point, Griffith, Highland, Hobart, Merrillville and Munster. These improvements have included more service, infrastructure modernization and improved connections. GPTC views its role as having a large stake in community development, employment, intermodal transit, and overall growth of the region. Regulation & Supervision of GPTC The Corporation is responsible for providing public transportation service within Gary, Indiana. The Corporation has the ability to determine its routes, equipment, facilities, and the scope of standards of service to be provided. The Corporation has taxing power, may issue bonds, and holds condemnation powers. In addition, GPTC is subject to the regulation of the Utility Regulatory Commission of Indiana.