City commissioners approve name for bus system The T
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously approve the name Lawrence Transit System for the planned bus network and unveil a circle T logo. The process fuses bids on buses and a management contract rebid after objections, with the Federal Transit Administration and local marketing firm North Company shaping outreach ahead of June contract decisions.
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City to pursue gun safety program in Lawrence
Lawrence is set to explore a no cost gun safety plan via Project Home Safe. The initiative would distribute free trigger locks and safety information to residents to prevent accidental or intentional shootings. The program, run with support from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, could begin this fall.
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North Michigan Street improvements OK'd by city commission
Lawrence officials allocated about 3.6 million dollars for North Michigan Street upgrades from Second Street to Riverridge Road. Work includes curbs gutters sidewalks and bike lanes plus a new bridge over I 70 funded mostly by federal money with nearly 1 million from the city and about 100000 from Douglas County. Bids are expected next spring. A separate tax abatement for Amarr Garage Doors expansion is delayed another month as consultants review potential changes to a 17 million expansion plan adding 200000 square feet hiring 300 more workers and doubling capacity at the East Hills Business Park plant.
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Lawrence panel backs LAHS move to suitable site
Lawrence school facilities committee endorsed relocating the Lawrence Alternative High School from Holcom Park to a site designed for schooling. LAHS uses portable trailers for over half its space with about 150 students enrolled. The panel also discussed crowding at three junior highs and potential sixth and ninth grade placements. The group will present recommendations to the school board with next session May 9 at South Junior High.
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