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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Bus pass for K-12 students available starting December 17 The K-12 Student Spring Bus Pass will go on sale Thursday, December 17. Students can access unlimited rides on any city or university fixed-route bus from January 1 until April 30, 2021 for only $10.00. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the K-12 Student bus passes will not be sold at …

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. “Kristina is a dedicated and cheerful person. She can always be counted …

Last Saturday, a small group of community members gathered to celebrate the installation of two new benches at bus stops in East Lawrence. The benches were placed at 11th and Delaware Streets, near Hobbs Park. The project was the result of several groups coordinating together to make a positive difference for the neighborhood. Velocity Church, which donated $10,000 for the …