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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 5, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Construction of downtown Lawrence transit hub delayed; environmental review underway

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Construction of Lawrence’s downtown bus station, originally projected to be done in the third quarter of 2026, is now tentatively scheduled to finish in 2027 or 2028.

Lawrence news December 17, 2024 - 6:14 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves plans for downtown bus station near 8th and Vermont

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday selected the location for the downtown Lawrence Transit station: the parking lot at the northeast corner of Eighth and Vermont streets.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 15, 2024 - 2:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission to decide location for downtown bus station

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday are set to choose the location for the downtown Lawrence Transit station, and city staff members are recommending a parking lot in the 700 block of Vermont Street.

Lawrence news November 19, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission favors lot near 8th and Vermont for downtown transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Most Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated that they prefer a parking lot in the 700 block of Vermont Street for the site of the planned downtown transit station.

Lawrence news November 15, 2024 - 2:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission to discuss 2 options for downtown transit station site

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will weigh the pros, cons and costs of two proposed sites for a downtown bus station.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 8, 2024 - 8:31 pm

Lawrence City Commission advances 2 possible downtown transit station sites

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose to advance two possible sites for the future Downtown Lawrence Transit Station, including the current site in the 700 block of Vermont Street.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 7, 2024 - 1:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider 5 sites for downtown transit station; some opposition forming

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider five possible locations for the Downtown Transit Station, and they may hear opposition from community members who have concerns about some of the potential sites.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 1, 2024 - 9:20 am

Committee suggests 5 sites for downtown Lawrence Transit station

by Lawrence Times

The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee has narrowed its focus to five locations for the new station, including the current bus transfer area on Vermont Street.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 6:37 pm

City commissioners approve criteria to choose downtown Lawrence Transit station site

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have signed off on 14 criteria that a committee will use to select the location of the downtown Lawrence Transit station.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 4:42 pm

Committee suggests criteria to decide location for downtown Lawrence Transit station

by Mackenzie Clark

Sufficient space for five bus bays and whether park space or parking spaces will be impacted are among the 14 proposed criteria to help decide where the downtown Lawrence Transit station will go.

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