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NewsNovember 2, 2021

Transdev Extends Partnership with Lextran

Transdev's partnership with Lextran has extended for over 20 years.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2020

Butler Leaving Lextran, Joining TARC

Jill Barnett, Lextran’s current asst. GM, is expected to be named acting GM.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2020

Transit agencies tap buses to commemorate Black History Month

Transit agencies in N.C. and Kentucky created a Black History Heritage Ride and saved a seat for Rosa Parks, respectively.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

GMs discuss impact of first-, last-mile solutions

We asked top transit officials which mobility option (microtransit, autonomous vehicles or bike-share) do you feel could have the most impact at your agency?

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

FTA awards $84M in low-, no-emission bus funding

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses that are powered by modern systems such as hybrid or battery-electric engines, as well as related infrastructure investments.

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Newsby Alex RomanMay 7, 2018

Public transit GM Q&A: How are you boosting ridership?

Top transit officials from Lexington, Ky., to Richmond, Va., provide their feedback.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 19, 2018

Q&A with Lextran GM Carrie Butler

METRO Magazine’s Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Butler about Lextran’s day-to-day challenges, its alternative-fuels program, and how the lack of federal funding could impact the agency and the community it serves.

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Videosby StaffNovember 14, 2016

U. of Kentucky Students, Staff Discuss Free Bus Service

On July 1, 2015, the University of Kentucky and Lextran began a partnership that would allow UK students, faculty and staff to ride any Lextran bus route free of charge simply by showing their valid Wildcard ID. The partnership, dubbed BluPass, has grown tremendously in its first 15 months of service, recently surpassing one million rides.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

U. of Kentucky's transit pass program surpasses 1 million rides

The BluPass program — funded by Parking and Transportation Services — was implemented to decrease single-occupancy vehicle use, give students and employees more choices in transportation options and to ultimately reduce campus parking demand.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

Lextran extends Transdev management contract

Has provided management for this contract since 2003, supporting and working closely with the Lextran board of directors and employees to achieve many significant milestones.

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