News Releases
News from the City of Lawrence for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
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Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Public invited to participate in coordinated transit planning open houses
2) 2009 Winter/Spring Activities Guide to be released
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Contacts:
Casey Toomay, interim public transit administrator, (785) 832-3409
Derek Meier, transportation coordinator, kuonwheels@ku.edu, (785) 864-4644
(Lawrence, Ks) – The Lawrence and KU communities have the opportunity to weigh in on the planning of a coordinated transit system in Lawrence. The University of Kansas and the City of Lawrence invites everyone with an interest in public transportation in Lawrence to two open houses being held to gather input. Volunteers, students and staff will be on hand to gather ideas from the attendees on the future of public transportation in Lawrence.
The planning team working on a coordinated transit system is looking for input on six issues including route planning and scheduling, vehicle options, the mission of transit in the community, policies, service areas, and strengths and weaknesses of current transit systems.
The city and KU are working to create a coordinated or consolidated system that will bring together the Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels to provide improved service to citizens and students.
The first meeting will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the Big XII Room of the Kansas Union, fifth floor, 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard. The Kansas Union is accessible by all KU on Wheels off campus routes and also on Lawrence Transit System route 8. Parking in the Mississippi Street parking garage will be free during the public meeting on Dec. 9. The parking garage is attached to the Kansas Union.
The second meeting will be from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont. The library is on Lawrence Transit System routes 3, 4 and 6-Counter Clockwise and a two-block walk from routes 1, 4, 6-clockwise, 7 and 8 as well as a two-block walk from KU on Wheels route 25.
Both meetings are an open house format. Participants are invited to come and go anytime during the meeting. Attendees will be asked to complete worksheets to provide input and will be able to talk with team members about the issues.
Website to go live Wednesday
Individuals unable to attend the open houses may provide comment at www.getonthebuslawrence.org beginning Nov. 26. Beginning Dec. 9, individuals may complete the input survey at www.getonthebuslawrence.org. The deadline for completing the survey for initial input will be January 9, 2009. For additional information, contact Derek Meier, transportation coordinator, kuonwheels@ku.edu, (785) 864-4644 or Casey Toomay, interim public transit administrator at (785) 832-3409 or ctoomay@ci.lawrence.ks.us.
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PREPARED BY: Chris Bristow, 785-832-3458
(Lawrence, Ks) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the release of the 2009 Winter/Spring Activities Guide, listingclass offerings and activities to be held throughout the winter and spring months.
The 2009 Winter/Spring Activities Guide will be distributed through the Sunday, Nov. 30, edition of the Lawrence Journal-World, as well as at all Parks and Recreation Department facilities, including the: Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 902 Rd. South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. and the Administrative Office, 947 New Hampshire St., Suite 200B.
An advanced copy of the guide can be viewed on the department’s Web site, www.lprd.org.
Citizens have several options for registering for classes including online, mailing or visiting a department facility. Online enrollment will begin Sunday, Nov. 30, at www.lprd.org. Parks and Recreation facilities will begin taking winter/spring registrations beginning Monday, Dec. 1.
The department has developed more than 450 programs and activities in which citizens may participate. Programs and activities range from swim lessons to irrigation conservation for adults.
This year’s activities guide cover features a footpath at Prairie Park Nature Center near Mary’s Lake. A feature story, Nature’s Playground, provides information on the changing landscape of children’s exercise and the growing disconnect between youth and nature.
All program registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certain classes and programs have minimum and maximum enrollment. Registration is required before the first class. Waiting lists will be formed when programs are filled and every attempt will be made to accommodate people on waiting lists.
Discounts are available for adults age 60 and older, and the department also has a scholarship program for youth programs and activities through the Wee Folks Scholarship Fund. Scholarship applications are available at all recreation centers and online on the department’s Web site.
For addition information regarding Park and Recreation activities, contact the department at 785-832-3450.
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