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Lextran wins federal grant to fund purchase of eight new CNG buses and upgraded infrastructure. LEXINGTON, KY. (AUG. 16, 2022) — Lextran was awarded $6,359,880 in federal dollars under the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emissions grant program to purchase eight compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and to upgrade CNG infrastructure at their Loudon …

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All routes will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Schedules will be extended with departures at 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. from the Transit Center. Customer Service will be available by phone and at the Transit Center Window from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Multiple detours will be in …

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Route 16 -Southland Drive will be detouring due to construction at Clay’s Mill and Rosemont Garden. All stops between Cooper at Nicholasville Rd and Harrodsburg Rd, including all of Southland Dr will be closed on the outbound trip. Missed outbound stops: 1366, 1367, 1368, 1369, 1370, 235, 228, 5031, 618 *Please Route 5 – Nicholasville …

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Beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, additional closures for sanitary sewer work will begin. The area of Woodhill Dr between Codell Dr and Peachtree Rd will be closed in both directions. That area of Route 1 – Woodhill Dr will be served by a van. The portion of Woodhill between Peachtree Rd and Old Todds Rd …

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Fayette Co Schools will be holding graduation ceremonies at Rupp Arena on Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th. Detours will begin at 7:30 a.m. and remain in effect until 9:30 p.m. on both days. The following routes and stops will be impacted. Please note, routes not listed will operate on regular route with no …

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Detours will occur near Rupp Arena for UK’s 2022 Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th, 2022. On Friday, May 6th detours will begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 7th detours will be at 7:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. (noon). The following routes and …

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The safety of Lextran employees and passengers is of utmost importance. Below are some safety dos and don’ts that you can apply when waiting on or boarding a Lextran bus. Do Be familiar with Lextran schedules. It’s important to know when and where you need to go! Lextran schedules are available at the Downtown Transit …

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The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program, also known as the 5310 program, aims to improve mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options. To download the Lextran 5310 Coordinated Plan, Program Management Plan, and Call for Projects and Funding Application click …

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Lextran is seeking public comment on the proposed system adjustments resulting from our Comprehensive Operations Analysis study. These studies allow transit agencies to align resources with demand for transportation and create better connectivity and direct access. Click HERE to watch the detailed COA proposed changes overview video. The improvements proposed in this study are ideas …

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Lextran is continuing the tradition of commemorating civil rights icons by reserving a seat on each bus in honor of Rosa Parks and the women involved in the Browder v. Gayle case. The reserved seats feature a poster with photos of Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Aurelia Browder, Mary Louise Smith, and Susie McDonald. The posters …

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