T Stories
In our community
Public transportion is the lifeline to community. According to a 2006 survey of T passengers, 47 percent of bus riders indicated they primarily use the T to get to and from work, and 18 percent primarily use the T to get to and from school. The T also transports people to medical appointments, shopping, afterschool events, or visiting with friends and family.
The need for public transportation is expanding. The average family spends nearly 20% of their budget on transportation. A family of four with an annual budget of $40,000 could save over $6,500 a year by using public transportation instead of a personal vehicle.
Below are four stories of how accessible community transportation in Lawrence has changed lives.
In other communities
Read about how accessible transportation has changed lives in other communities as well.
Stories of Changed Lives: The Personal Impact of Transportation Access (PDF, 671 KB)
What's your story?
Celebrate using public tranportation by sharing your T Story!
