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University bus routes,prices change for fall
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KU buses are free beginning this fall for anyone with a KUID. Passengers without a KUID can pay $1 to ride.
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Buses are free for students with a KUID and the cost is compensated for by the $64 each student pays in student fees.
BY KRISTIN HOPPA
khoppa@kansan.com
The University Transit Commission is on a roll with new changes for the KU on Wheels bus system this fall.
When classes resume Thursday, students can expect to see changes when it comes to their commute around campus.
On campus, all students, faculty, staff and retirees may ride any bus for free. Off campus, riders will only need to show their valid KUID to board. Passengers without a KUID will pay $1 to ride.
This decision came after the Spring 2008 election when students passed the fare-free bus system by a 64 percent margin.
Although students with a valid KUID will no longer be required to pay the one-dollar fee to board a bus, each student pays $64 per semester in student fees whether they ride the bus or not.
Danny Kaiser, assistant director of Parking and Transit, said the fees took care of operational and bus purchasing costs. Kaiser said operational costs increased $16 from last year, but the bus purchasing cost remained the same.
An additional $10 fee included in the required campus fees will support the SafeRide and SafeBus system.
Route changes and names of
routes will also start in August. A two-bus route will operate to Sixth and Crestline streets as well as a two-bus Park and Ride addition that will operate during peak demand.
Another new route will merge the 23rd and
Bus Route Name Changes for 2008-2009
- Naismith/Oliver merger with 23rd and Louisiana — Stewart/Louisiana
* Sixth and Crestline — Sixth Via Emery
* 15th and Crestline — Bob Billings & Kasold
* 24th & Ridgecourt — 25th & Melrose
Louisiana route with the Naismith/ Oliver stop. The new service will provide both stops with a 30-minute stop frequency.
New Park & Ride Stop at Daisy Hill
Southwest side of Engel and Irving Hill Roads
Detours
Because of construction, southbound buses to the Kansas Union will be redirected up Mississippi Street. Northbound buses will stop at the Spencer Museum of Art, north of the museum. JRP circulator will be redirected through Lot 91 down by the Memorial Stadium.
Student fees covered operational and bus purchasing costs. The operational costs increased $16 for last year, but bus purchasing cost remained the same.
For additional updates, check http://www.parkandride. ku.edu/
The Night Campus Express route willbe removed duringthe2008-2009
school year. Students must use Park and Ride for service to and from Daisy Hill.
Students who use the Park & Ride service will also experience new changes.
Park & Ride route times changed for
the fall semester, ranging wait times between bus stops.
Park & Ride permits prices were lowered to $90 per year starting
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