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Friday, November 20, 2009 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2009-11-20 08:04:00)NEWS RELEASES
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Friday, November 20, 2009 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Ride the T free on two upcoming Saturdays
2) City’s Facebook site tops 1,000 fans
3) City infrastructure improvement projects for the week of November 23 and the week of November 30
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Contact: Robert Nugent, transit administrator, (785) 832-3464
(Lawrence, KS) – Whether Lawrence residents are traveling around for holiday shopping or attending the Old Fashioned Christmas Parade, the T will offer free rides to help get them there with ease on two upcoming Saturdays.
Lawrence Transit System will waive fares on all eight fixed routes, including the seven routes that go to the downtown hub, on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Dec. 5. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advantages of riding the T include reducing traffic congestion and eliminating worries about parking.
“On these free ridership days, our riders can keep a little extra money in their pockets during the holiday season,” said Robert Nugent, Transit Administrator. “It’s also a great time to try public transit. Hop on and see where it takes you.”
Riders will find that bus drivers are an excellent resource for information. Drivers can help with transfers and explanation of timing points. To get help planning a route or for more information, call (785) 864-4644 or visit www.lawrencetransit.org to view routes and schedules.
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Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
In March of this year, the City of Lawrence launched a Facebook site to interact with residents, former residents and people who are ‘fans’ of the City of Lawrence. This week, the city’s Facebook site topped 1,000 fans.
“Social media web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are great avenues to quickly send out information to our residents,” said Megan Gilliland, communications manager for the city. “We encourage anyone who wants to receive our information to sign up at http://facebook.com/CityOfLawrence.”
The city primarily uses social media to distribute press releases and highlight special time-sensitive events throughout the year. The city also offers e-mail news updates via the city’s website. Visit www.lawrenceks.org/subscriptions to find out more information.
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Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
(Lawrence, Ks) - Infrastructure improvement projects for the week of November 23 and the week of November 30 are listed below.
Project: Water line replacement
Traffic Impact:
W. 20th Terr from Ousdahl to Clifton Ct., slow traffic in construction area
Arkansas Street, 18th to 19th Street, no parking in construction area, slow traffic
Project: Road Reconstruction/Curb and Gutter Replacement
Traffic Impact:
Bluffs Drive, east of first driveway off McDonald Drive, closed
Project: Mill and overlay
Traffic Impact:
W. 27th Street, Arkansas Street to Redbud Lane. Manhole adjustment and water valve adjustments left to do
Project: North Second Street and Locust intersection
Traffic Impact:
North Second Street, southbound traffic at Locust reduced to one lane
North Second Street, northbound traffic detoured to Elm Street, to North Third Street and to Lyon Street
Locust, closed at North Second Street
Right of way uses
The following is an approved right of way use permits that may have traffic impacts.
Issued for: Oread Hotel Construction
Possible traffic impacts:
Indiana, 11th Street to 12th Street closed to through traffic
Oread Avenue, 13th Street to 12th street, closing to through traffic closures may last until December 31, 2009
Mississippi Northbound lane closed at the extension of 12th and Mississippi.
BUS REROUTES
Route 4 to reroute during North Second Street project
Route 4 is rerouted in North Lawrence during construction at N 2nd and Locust Streets. Passengers wishing to catch the northbound bus on Locust will need to do so between North Third and North Seventh. After departing I-70 Business Center, the southbound bus will continue south on North Second Street across the bridge and back on route. Passengers wishing to catch the bus in the neighborhoods will need to do so on the northbound trip.
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