Topeka Metro

Construction – 6th Street

mytm9240 — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:00 +0000

UPDATE * CONSTRUCTION ZONE – 6th Street from Washburn to Randolph

Metro riders cannot be picked up on the Westbound (North) side of 6th Street between Washburn and Randolph due to construction in this area EXCEPT for a temporary bus stop that has been set up on the north side of 6th Street between College and Jewell (for the Outbound West 6th ONLY). Passengers will need to use this temporary bus stop OR the stops at 6th and Lane OR 6th and Oakley. This will affect the Purple routes: #5 West 6th and #7 Huntoon. Passengers on the Eastbound (South) side of 6th Street will continue to be picked up at any corner.

Bike Riders Ride FREE! May 13-18

mytm9240 — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:40:34 +0000

During the week of May 13th through May 18th, bike riders who use a Topeka Metro fixed route bus to complete their trip will ride for FREE. This exciting program is part of the Topeka Bikeways Bike Month.

“A bike is a great complement to taking the bus for commuting and general trips and it’s exciting to offer free rides to those with bikes during Bike to Work Week,” said Julie Anderson, Topeka Metro Planner. “Using both combines the benefits of cycling with the convenience and cost-effectiveness of transit. We hope riders take advantage of it this week and see how easy it is to get around Topeka on bus and bike.”

Each Topeka Metro fixed route bus is equipped with a bike rack that accommodates a maximum of two bikes. Free rides are on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to the space available on the bike rack. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed inside the bus.

For route planning assistance, call customer service at 783-7000.
Or try our Google Transit trip planner at http://www.topekametro.org/riding/trip-planner.

Red #6 West 17th – Outbound

mytm9240 — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:17:20 +0000

Effective Monday, May 13th (road construction): Regular route to 17th & Washburn; South on Washburn to Durow Dr.; West on Durow Dr. to Jewell; North on Jewell to 19th; West on 19th to MacVicar; North on MacVicar to 15th; West on 15th to High; South on High to 17th; back on route.

Red #9 West 29th – Inbound

mytm9240 — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:16:06 +0000

Effective Monday, May 13th (road construction): Regular route to 17th & High; North on High to 15th; East on 15th to MacVicar; South on MacVicar to 19th; East on 19th to Jewell; South on Jewell to Durow Dr.; East on Durow Dr. to Washburn; North on Washburn to 17th; back on route.

Secretary Mike King Rides Metro!

mytm9240 — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:39:13 +0000

Official News Release from the Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority

Contact: Susan Duffy, General Manager
E-mail: sduffy@topekametro.org

Date: May 3, 2013

Metro Kicks Off “Public Service Recognition Week” Monday, May 6th
Kansas Secretary of Transportation, Mike King, Will Ride the Metro

Topeka Kansas – Public Service Recognition Week will be celebrated nationally from May 6th through May 11th. To recognize Topeka’s public servants, Topeka Metro is offering FREE rides ALL WEEK on the fixed routes for federal, state, city and county government employees.

Kansas Secretary of Transportation, Mike King, will board the Metro on Monday morning, May 6th to kick off this week-long event. Rodd Miller, Board Chair of Topeka Metro and Susan Duffy, General Manager will join Mr. King on his morning commute.

“We are excited that Secretary King will be taking the bus for his commute to work,” said Miller. “I believe he will discover how easy and enjoyable the ride can be.”

Government employees who are certified for the Lift service can receive up to two FREE trips per day. Passengers will be required to show their government employee ID when boarding the bus. All Topeka Metro fixed route buses are A.D.A. accessible.