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Lawrence news January 2, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Commissioners approve plan for steering committee to help choose site for downtown Lawrence bus station

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-0 to approve the creation of a steering committee that will help the city pick a spot for an improved downtown bus station. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 1, 2024 - 7:48 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider plan for downtown bus station site selection

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear an update on transit staff members’ process to pick a spot for a downtown bus station and vote on a draft resolution to create a steering committee.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 31, 2023 - 5:42 pm

Looking ahead in Lawrence: Big changes coming in 2024

by Mackenzie Clark

From major updates to Lawrence’s public transportation system to the election of every seat in the legislature, 2024 is going to be a big year for Lawrence and for Kansas as a whole. Here’s a roundup of big changes to know about, dates to mark and more.

Education December 28, 2023 - 3:02 pm

New city bus routes may change how some Lawrence students get to school

by Maya Hodison

City bus route changes that will go into effect in the new year will disrupt some Lawrence school district students’ rides to school.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 26, 2023 - 6:29 pm

City of Lawrence starting process to pick a downtown bus station location

by Lawrence Times

With several Lawrence Transit projects reaching their final stages, staff members are starting to shift their focus to finding the right location for a new downtown bus station.

Lawrence news December 5, 2023 - 5:31 pm

New Lawrence bus routes to go into effect in January; Sunday rides to be available on demand

by Maya Hodison

The new year will bring in new Lawrence bus routes — and features, including on-demand ride options on Sundays.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 21, 2023 - 11:20 am

Lawrence buses will be free to ride through 2024

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit’s fare-free program will continue through 2024, and it will include Sunday service starting Jan. 7, the city announced Tuesday.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 16, 2023 - 7:15 pm

New Lawrence bus station aims to facilitate community connections

by Molly Adams

Lawrence Transit’s Central Station is nearing completion. The new facility will serve as the central hub for bus transfers, a departure from the longtime downtown transfer point.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education October 9, 2023 - 3:57 pm

Lawrence Transit, library to hold ‘Books and Buses’ story time

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit and the Lawrence Public Library are teaming up for special “Books and Buses” story times this week.

Lawrence Life September 22, 2023 - 3:32 pm

Lawrence Transit launches overnight rides on demand

by Lawrence Times

If you need a ride overnight, Lawrence Transit has launched a new, fare-free option to get a lift anywhere within city limits.

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