Lawrence Transit’s Central Station is nearing completion. The new facility will serve as the central hub for bus transfers, a departure from the longtime downtown transfer point. What city staff members say will be a new era of public transport in Lawrence comes after nearly a decade of studies, planning and funding. Members of the Public Transit Advisory Committee got a tour of the facility Monday afternoon. The station, located just west of Bob Billings Parkway and Iowa Street near the KU campus, promises to be more than just a transportation hub, according to city staff members. It is designed to be a multifunctional space featuring vendor areas for local entrepreneurs and social services to engage with the community. Outside, the dropoff lane is extra wide to allow mobile services, such as a mobile food pantry, to connect with riders.
Source: The Lawrence Times
