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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 8, 2026 - 5:35 pm

Property tax increase, request for sales tax increase in early plans for Lawrence’s 2027 budget

by Mackenzie Clark

A 3-mill property tax rate increase and the possibility of asking voters to increase a sales tax for transit are included in an early glance at the City of Lawrence’s 2027 budget plan. Commissioners will discuss it on Tuesday.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life March 4, 2026 - 12:21 pm

Lawrence Transit announces proposed route changes, seeks public feedback

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit has released proposed updates to routes and is seeking public feedback throughout the month.

Lawrence Life February 27, 2026 - 10:31 am

Reminder: Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride

by Lawrence Times

Reminder: Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting Sunday, and the city will only accept credit card payments.

Lawrence Life February 16, 2026 - 10:10 am

Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride; here’s how to pay

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting next month, and the city will only accept credit card payments.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 5:52 pm

Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup

by Cuyler Dunn

A shuttle will run from Lawrence’s central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 1, 2025 - 9:54 am

Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions

by Lawrence Times

Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.

Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 11:56 am

Lawrence Transit will have $3 fare for on-demand rides starting in March 2026

by Lawrence Times

Connected City Advisory Board members on Monday approved charging a $3 fare for use of Lawrence Transit’s on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire next year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence Transit proposing $3 fare for on-demand service; buses would remain fare-free

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit is considering adding a $3 fare for use of its on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire. Buses would still be free to ride.

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.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 16, 2025 - 6:19 pm

Lawrence Transit to offer bus service from downtown to KU football games and back

by Lawrence Times

Football devotees can park downtown and take fare-free Lawrence Transit buses to get to the Jayhawks’ games this fall.

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