Lawrence
Transit System

City and KU agree to honor passes

A new agreement between the City and the University of Kansas will allow easier access to both bus systems. KU students, faculty and staff will be able to ride the T fixed-route service free by showing a valid KU ID. Conversely, riders who show any Lawrence Transit System bus pass or transfer slip will be able to ride the university fixed-route buses for free. The new system begins August 18 when the fall semester starts. Information about KU on Wheels is available here.

Transit Commute Benefit Programs help employers and employees save money

There are several ways to save on commuting costs—purchasing a monthly bus pass to ride the T to work, joining Carpool Connection for commuters heading out of town, and even through tax savings. Federal law lets workers receive up to $115 a month in employer-paid tax-free transit costs, or take up to $115 a month in tax-sheltered payroll deductions for transit costs. Find out more by visiting the American Public Transportation Association or viewing the IRS Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits (PDF). For employers interested in establishing a transit commute benefit program, contact the Lawrence Transit System at (785) 832-3465.

Calculate the cost of driving your car

How much do you pay to drive? Punch your numbers into our Cost of Driving Calculator to estimate your monthly and annual cost of driving to and from work. Check out the T route map or Carpool Connection link to see if public transportation or carpooling is an option.

Community responds to transit survey

In the fall of 2007, the Lawrence Transit System mailed a survey to all households in the city seeking input from residents about public transportation. A total of 1,314 surveys were completed, producing a response rate of 4.2%. Read a summary of the results here. (PDF, 92 KB)

Passengers provide input, suggestions through annual on-board survey

City staff and volunteers spent several months conducting on-board passenger surveys in the fall of 2007. Data gathered includes information about travel patterns, rider characteristics, and suggested changes to the system. A total of 537 surveys were completed by riders willing to provide feedback. Read a summary of the results here. (PDF, 74 KB)

Announcements

Route 1 rerouted at 23rd and Harper

Beginning Monday, June 2, Harper St. south of 23rd St. will be closed for a construction project. Instead of continuing south on Harper, Route 1 will turn west on 23rd St. to Haskell, then continue south to the Prairie Park Nature Center. Passengers may catch the bus on Harper, north of 23rd, or at the Prairie Park Nature Center.

Route 7 rerouted at 19th and Louisiana

The intersection of 19th and Louisiana will be closed for road work through early August. Passengers wishing to catch the outbound bus on Louisiana should use the bus stop on the west side of the street, south of 20th St. The inbound route will not be affected.

Route 8 rerouted on KU campus this summer

Jayhawk Blvd. and Mississippi St. will be closed over the summer for repairs to the tunnels on campus. Route 8 will be rerouted for the duration of the closure. A good place to catch the bus will be on Mississippi at the pedestrian crossing linking the Spencer Museum of Art and the Kansas Union.

Day pass available for the T

Making multiple trips in a single day? Give the day pass a try. The pass is the only one that is purchased directly from the bus driver. Once it's punched, you can use the pass for unlimited rides on that day. Full fare day passes are $2.75, and reduced fare passes are $1.35 with valid identification.

Coordinated Public Transportation Development Plan

Read the consultant's final reports and recommendations presented to the City Commission and University Provost.

Proposed bus stop changes

View proposed changes to the T fixed route bus stops.

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