ADA Services
All buses are universally accessible. Each fixed-route bus and paratransit vehicle is equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp and audio announcement equipment.
T Lift
The T Lift is a door-to-door, shared ride paratransit service. T Lift service is available for transit riders who, because of a disability, are unable to use the T fixed-route system.
T Lift riders must be certified as eligible to use the service in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Passengers who present valid photo identification from another public transportation system proving paratransit certification may use the T Lift service for 21 days. Applications and information are available by calling the T Lift at (785) 312-7054 or at lawrenceks.org/transit.
Individuals who are certified for the T Lift qualify for reduced fare on the T with an ID card provided by Lawrence Transit System.
JayLift
KU students, staff, and faculty who are permanently or temporarily disabled, upon certification, are eligible. Rides with JayLift must be trips to and from campus for class or class-related activities.
For information and certification, call (785) 864-LIFT (7233).
Announcements
Buses to reroute for St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17
On Wednesday, March 17, Massachusetts Street will be closed from 11th St. to 14th St. starting at 12 p.m. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and will run down Massachusetts St. across the bridge to North Lawrence. During this time, buses will use layover points at the northeast corner of 9th and New Hampshire and the northwest corner of 9th and Vermont.
When downtown, Routes 3, 4, 6 and 11 will pick up and drop off passengers at 9th and Vermont. Routes 1, 2, and 7 will pick up and drop off passengers at 9th and New Hampshire.
Route 4 rerouted during N 2nd Street project
Route 4 is rerouted in North Lawrence during construction at N 2nd and Locust Streets. Passengers wishing to catch the northbound bus on Locust will need to do so between N 3rd and N 7th. After departing I-70 Business Center, the southbound bus will continue south on N 2nd across the bridge and back on route. Passengers wishing to catch the bus in the neighborhoods will need to do so on the northbound trip. View map of the reroute (PDF, 45 KB).
Sign up to receive service alerts
Lawrence Transit System provides service alerts via e-mail messages. Please visit lawrenceks.org/subscriptions to sign up for the Public Transit e-mail list under the category City News.
KU on Wheels will notify riders of service alerts via text or e-mail messages. Please visit kuonwheels.ku.edu to sign up.
City and KU offer coordinated pass program
An agreement between the city and the university allows easier access to both bus systems. KU students, faculty and staff can ride the T fixed-route service free by showing a valid KU Card. Riders who show a valid T bus pass or transfer slip can ride the KU on Wheels buses for free. Services excluded from the agreement are T Lift, JayLift, SafeBus, and SafeRide.
