Beautiful decorative artwork has been placed on the glass panels of seven bus shelters in Lawrence, creating an eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing place for passengers to wait for the bus. The artwork was created by young artists at Van Go, Inc., and each bus shelter has its own unique character and design. The United Way of Douglas County and AARP …
Public transit’s future direction in Lawrence relies on community input
Public transportation is a vital mobility tool in our community. Lawrence Transit and the University of Kansas are currently engaged in a Route Redesign Study that will help set priorities for transit service in the future. The aim of the study is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing transit network and highlight opportunities for service improvement. Community …
March 2021 Employee of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work to keep a transit system running smoothly, day after day. Members of the team all contribute in their unique role, from office staff, reservationists, and dispatchers to bus drivers, supervisors, utility workers, and management. This month, one employee receives special recognition. “Lani is one of our ROCK STAR employees! She works hard and …
K-12 Student Summer Bus Pass
Bus pass for K-12 students available starting April 14 Riding the bus is a great way to get around Lawrence, and the K-12 Summer Bus Pass is a fun, easy, and low-cost way for students to get to all of their summer activities. The K-12 Summer Bus Pass goes on sale April 14 and can be purchased at The Merc, …
Public input opportunity for Lawrence Multimodal Transfer Facility Project
The future of public transit in Lawrence will take an important step forward next week as city leaders and partners embark on a multi-day process for planning and designing transit improvements for two locations. There will be opportunities for the public to share input and be part of this valuable project. The City of Lawrence, Wendel Companies, and Shockey Consulting …
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
March 18th is Transit Driver Appreciation Day, a national annual campaign to recognize the important contributions that transit drivers make to their communities. Lawrence Transit drivers navigate traffic, construction, and weather to take passengers to the people and places they want to visit, but driving a bus is not all they do. They assist passengers in finding their stop or …
December 2020 Employee of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work to keep a transit system running smoothly, day after day. Members of the team all contribute in their unique role, from office staff, reservationists, and dispatchers to bus drivers, supervisors, utility workers, and management. This month, one employee receives special recognition. “Ryley has a great attitude, works hard and is always willing to …
November 2020 Employee of the Month
It takes a lot of hard work to keep a transit system running smoothly, day after day. Members of the team all contribute in their unique role, from office staff, reservationists, and dispatchers to bus drivers, supervisors, utility workers, and management. This month, one employee receives special recognition. “Alicia is always greeting the passengers and her co-workers with a smile. …
Public Input Requested For Transit Route Redesign Study #1
In the Fall of 2020, Lawrence Transit began work on the first of two route redesign studies. These studies will help inform the development of a new multimodal transfer facility for buses. Survey #1 in September 2020 gathered information from 631 respondents about travel patterns and transit usage. Then, a KU Urban Planning class provided a literature review and data analysis …
Lawrence Transit System celebrates 20-year anniversary
On a snowy day in December, Lawrence Transit System rolled its first buses out onto the streets. The date was December 16, 2000. It’s hard to believe it’s already been 20 years since that momentous occasion! Lawrence Transit, “The T” started city bus service when citizens of Lawrence recognized a need for transit in their community. Beginning with eight fixed …