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City of Lawrence, University of Kansas Coordinated Transit

General Rules

  • If paying reduced fare, proof of eligibility is required at time of payment.
  • If a transfer to complete a one-way trip is required, request the transfer ticket when boarding.
  • Please vacate seats for the elderly and disabled.
  • Do not stand in prohibited areas or when open seats are available.
  • No smoking, eating, or drinking on board the vehicle.
  • Place large packages under the seat and out of the aisle.
  • Strollers, walking aids, and empty shopping carts must be collapsed and out of the aisle.
  • Service animals trained to assist persons with disabilities are welcome. Other pets are not.
  • Do not engage in inappropriate or distracting conversation with the driver while the bus is moving.
  • All passengers must wear shirt and shoes.
  • Keep the buses clean and take trash with you!

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).

Construction Cone

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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.