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Environment August 18, 2022 - 5:13 pm

You can ride Lawrence buses for free starting in 2023

by Lawrence Times

It’s been a big week for Lawrence Transit. On Thursday, the city announced that passengers will ride fare-free in 2023; in addition, the city has received a grant to help pay for four new electric buses.

Arts & Events June 15, 2022 - 11:00 am

Lawrence Public Library festival to celebrate ‘community expertise’; plus, take a ride in a new electric bus

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library invites the community to come learn some new things on Saturday, June 25.

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Health April 19, 2022 - 11:36 am

Masks now optional on Lawrence buses

by Lawrence Times

Masks will no longer be required for Lawrence Transit riders or employees following a federal judge’s ruling that suspends enforcement of a mask mandate on public transportation, the city announced Tuesday.

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Lawrence Life April 18, 2022 - 9:08 am

Buses in Lawrence will be free Friday for Earth Day

by Lawrence Times

Anyone who needs a lift can hop on the T fare-free on Friday in celebration of Earth Day, the city announced Monday morning.

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Lawrence Life March 22, 2022 - 3:00 pm

Microtransit on Sundays, better grocery store access and more changes planned for Lawrence Transit

by Lawrence Times

City of Lawrence transit staff members have published the final scenario of bus route redesigns, which include some Sunday service and improved access to grocery stores for those who live in underserved areas of town.

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Lawrence news November 22, 2021 - 2:10 pm

Lawrence Transit riders can now purchase bus passes through an app

by Lawrence Times

Riders of Lawrence Transit can now use an app to purchase bus passes.

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Lawrence news October 27, 2021 - 4:00 am

City of Lawrence wants to hear from transit riders and pedestrians about getting around town

by Lawrence Times

Changes are coming to the way people get around town in Lawrence. City staff and steering committee members want to hear from the public about the future for pedestrians and transit riders.

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Education October 8, 2021 - 4:51 pm

Lawrence Transit event to celebrate Peaslee Tech students’ construction of bus shelters

by Lawrence Times

A ribbon cutting Saturday morning will celebrate the students of Peaslee Tech who hand-built and installed new wooden bus shelters around town.

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Lawrence news July 2, 2021 - 2:28 pm

Lawrence Transit riders: Construction is starting on bus stops all over town; here’s what you need to know

by Mackenzie Clark

The city of Lawrence is about to start construction on bus stops all over town. Many stops will be getting shelters and benches, but the work might complicate things for riders in the short term.

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