Lawrence Transit system enters second year with rising riders
Lawrence transit officials report improved ridership in December averaging just over 600 riders daily, with November at 4.2 riders per hour per route and fare revenue projected to quadruple from initial estimates. Plans include new bus shelters, refined advertising, and targeted outreach to students, families, employers, and social services to boost use. Transit chief Rexroad notes the goal of broader adoption over several years.
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First Year Transit Changes in Lawrence sixties Southeast Century
Aug 6 2001 bus routes reworked to boost efficiency and ridership with more KU area traffic. Aug 8 2001 MV Transportation staff discuss growth prospects amid no timetable. Oct 1 2001 permanent bus replaces leases as ads interest grows. KU on Wheels integration eyed but roadblocks noted. City officials express cautious optimism about progress and impact on commuting.
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Transit office touts growth amid heavy ridership
Dowdell praises the Lawrence transit system as steady growth continues with thousands of daily riders. She says it works for her and hopes it remains for a long time, while staff writer Joel Mathis notes the ongoing demand.
Pets spread MRSA infections to owners, study finds
Canadian researchers traced 16 cases where MRSA infections in horses, cats, and dogs likely originated from human owners or veterinarians. The resistant staph bacteria were genetically similar to human strains, with some pets falling ill months after their owners. One dog died and another needed a leg amputation.
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