Program Overview
Lawrence Transit’s Bus Stop Improvement Program includes efforts through multiple processes to improve bus stops on an ongoing basis. In a given year, bus stops may be improved through:
- Annual operational budget
- In coordination with the MSO Street Maintenance Program
- In coordination with discrete MSO street or sidewalk projects
- In coordination with private development
- As part of a competitive state or federal grant award
There are currently 376 bus stops, with stats shown below for the percent of stops with ADA-compliant boarding pads, shelters, benches, and bike racks.
376 Total Stops
180 ADA Boarding Pads (48%)
65 Shelters (17%)
54 Benches (14%)
24 Bike Racks (6%)
Status + Timeline + Next Steps
Status
Ongoing
Upcoming Milestones
2022 Street Maintenance Program: 6 stops to be improved (Estimated Complete Q4 2022) – In Progress
2022 Private Development – Kwik Shop: 2 stops to be improved (Estimate Complete Q3 2022) – Complete
2022 East 19th Street Project: 4 stops to be improved (Estimated Complete Q1 2023) – In Progress
2022 AIC Program Bus Stop Improvements: 19 stops to be improved (Estimated Complete Q4 2023) – Not Started
2022-23 23rd Street Project: 6 stops to be improved (Estimated Complete Q1 2024) – Not Started
Next Steps
- Improvements to 8 bus stops are currently underway as part of the 2022 Street Maintenance Program and a private development near 25th & Iowa. These improvements will add 8 ADA boarding pads, 2 shelters, and 2 bike racks.
Completed + Supporting Documentation
Documents + Background Information
Annual Progress
2022
- News: Lawrence Transit seeks community input on expectations for bus stop improvements
- News: Unique bus stop combines shelter, style, and transportation history
- News: KU Engineering SELF fellows design bus bench prototype for City of Lawrence; Additional projects in the works
2021
- News: Bus stop improvements are a community effort
- News: Lawrence Transit bus shelters adorned with artwork