Lawrence
Coordinated Transit
Feedback still accepted on proposed route and service changes
Transit staff from the City of Lawrence and the University of Kansas held seven public open houses to gather input on proposed route and service changes in January.
The public is invited to submit comments until February 8 on the proposed changes via e-mail to Transit Administrator Robert Nugent at rnugent@ci.lawrence.ks.us. Comments can also be mailed to Lawrence Transit System, PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
View a memo summarizing proposed changes (PDF, 953 KB) as well as a map of suggested route alignments (PDF, 832 KB).
Route 4 reroute in North Lawrence to continue through March
Construction at the intersection of North Second and Locust streets is expected to continue through March, according to an article in the Lawrence Journal-World.
Route 4 will continue to use the posted reroute (see box at right) until further notice.
For assistance with trip planning, please call customer service at (785) 864-4644.
Transit systems coordinate on new Guide to Ride
Using public transportation in Lawrence is easier now that information about all bus routes is available in one convenient Guide to Ride.
The Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels have created a publication that combines route maps, schedules and information on city and university bus routes.
Both systems previously had their own large fold-out maps. The new Guide to Ride is a booklet with a small system map that folds out from the back. Separate pages for each of the 16 routes illustrate the route map and schedules for that particular route.
The Guide to Ride is part of the first round of recommendations issued by a team of nationally recognized transportation specialists hired to assist in coordinating the two transit systems.
Announcements
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.
