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Route changes to begin in August

The second phase of route and service changes for Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels is scheduled to go into effect in August 2010. The first phase was implemented in August 2009 and included the launch of Route 11. Route changes approved for 2010 are as follows:

  • Merge Route 1 and Route 2 into a single route.
  • Modify Route 3 to include peak and off-peak alignments, and an off-peak flex zone.
  • Split Route 5 into two routes serving separate areas east and west of Iowa.
  • Split Route 6 into two routes, one connecting downtown with 6th and Wakarusa via 6th Street, and the other connecting 6th and Wakarusa with the university and downtown.
  • Modify Route 7 to create shorter frequency and access Haskell Indian Nations University.
  • Modify Route 26 alignment to reduce overcrowding.

The above changes were approved by the City Commission, KU Transit Commission, and Public Transit Advisory Committee. For more details on the changes, view Chapter 6 of the final report submitted by transportation specialists hired to assist in coordinating the two transit systems (PDF, 2 MB).