Letter: Students are important voters in saving the “T”

KU students can now ride both KU on Wheels and Lawrence Public Transit “T” bus systems for free. This new access to public transportation has given KU students new transportation options.

The City of Lawrence and the University are moving toward merging their bus systems, which will result in a unified, comprehensive system providing even more benefits.

However, unless voters pass Propositions 2 and 3 this November, the “T” will stop running, the merger will not happen and transportation opportunities for KU students will shrink. It is vital Propositions 2 and 3 are passed this November.

Please register to vote and do your part.

— — Clark H. Coan is a 1979 graduate living in Lawrence.

 

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Comments

What percentage of Lawrence residents rely on the "T" as their primary means of transportation?

How much money does Lawrence/other government financing provide and how much is taken in by T revenues?

What would the projected effect of a price increase on fares? One of the surveys on the T's website claims that 19% of riders would not make the trip if the T was unavailable. How much would these individuals be willing to pay to keep the service?

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