October 8, 2021
Lawrence Transit invites the community to a ribbon cutting event celebrating the construction and installation of five wooden bus shelters, hand-built by students at Peaslee Tech.
This project was made possible by a generous AARP grant in partnership with the United Way. These shelters have been installed at locations that previously did not have any bus stop amenities.
Location: Bus Stop 316 near the intersection of Stewart and 21st
Date: Saturday, October 9th
Time: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Order of events:
10:00 a.m.: Gather for coffee, socially distant mingling
10:10 a.m.: Commissioner remarks
10:15 a.m.: Lawrence Transit remarks
10:20 a.m.: United Way remarks
10:25 a.m.: Peaslee Tech remarks
10:30 a.m.: Socially distant photos
Accessibility notes:
This event will take place outside. The majority of the event will take place in a grassy area adjacent to the bus stop. Parking is available near the site.
All COVID-19 protocols in place for Douglas County at the time of the event will be followed for the ribbon cutting. Currently, protocols strongly encourage all attendees older than 2-years-old to wear a face covering. Protocols may change prior to the event. Please check LDChealth.org to stay up to date on public health recommendations prior to the ribbon cutting.
For more information about riding the bus, visit lawrencetransit.org or call (785) 864-4644. You can also find us on Facebook: @lawrencetransit and on Twitter: @TransitKU.
Contact: Adam Weigel, Lawrence Transit (785) 832-3464
