• Lextran

    Lexington, KY 40508

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    200 West Loudon Avenue
    Lexington, KY 40508
    United States
    http://www.lextran.com
    (859) 244-2007

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    Lextran operates a fleet of 73 buses, including a University of Kentucky campus shuttle service, and contracts a door-to door Paratransit service through Red Cross WHEELS. Our mainline bus service runs from 5:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Regular bus fare is one dollar and includes unlimited transfers on a one way trip.

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    To improve the rider experience at the Lextran Downtown Transit Center, Lextran is working to renovate the interior area of the center in April.
    Facilities

    Lextran to launch interior renovations at Downtown Transit Center

    March 18, 2025
    These renovations will help to improve Lextran’s rider experience through modernized facilities.
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    Management

    Fred Combs appointed general manager of Lextran

    Dec. 21, 2023
    Combs, who has been with the agency for more than seven years, will step into the general manager position in January 2024.
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    Management

    Jill Barnett resigns as Lextran's executive director and general manager

    July 10, 2023
    Barnett has decided to leave the agency after 14 years for a position outside of the transit industry; her last day with Lextran will be July 26.
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    Lextran awards Wheels Paratransit contract to RATP Dev USA

    RATP Dev USA
    Sept. 14, 2022
    The contract will see RATP Dev USA manage and operate the Wheels Paratransit service, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
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    Management

    Lextran extends Transdev’s contract for five years

    Transdev North America
    Nov. 4, 2021
    The partnership between Lextran and Transdev stretches more than 20 years.
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    On Friday, August 24, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Lextran will receive a $2.3 million grant to replace aging diesel buses in their fleet.
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    Lextran Receives $2.3M Grant to Expand Electric Fleet in a New Direction

    Aug. 27, 2018
    On Friday, August 24, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Lextran will receive a $2.3 million grant to replace aging diesel buses in their fleet...

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    Lextran will receive $3 million in CMAQ funds.
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    Kentucky distributes $11.3 million in CMAQ Improvement Program funds

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 7, 2023
    Vehicle replacement projects at three transit agencies, as well as one active transportation project were among the projects awarded funds.
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    TARC will receive $4.7 million to replace 45 older buses with cleaner, more fuel-efficient buses.
    Vehicles

    Kentucky awards funds to four transit agencies to purchase cleaner emission buses

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Oct. 14, 2020
    Approximately 58 buses will be replaced at four transit agencies with a mix of new diesel, natural gas and battery-electric vehicles.
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    Carrie Butler will resign from Lextran Sept. 16 and start at TARC on Sept. 21.
    Management

    Carrie Butler leaving Lextran to become TARC executive director

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 11, 2020
    Butler will begin at TARC on Sept. 21 and is expected to use her deep transit and public service experience to bring “stability and energy” to the transit system.

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    Lextran to Expand Sunday Service in 2016

    Dec. 29, 2015
    Lextran riders can look forward to expanded Sunday service in 2016, at the same low fare they pay today.Starting Jan. 3, Lextran will expand Sunday service on routes 1 through...
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    George Ward is the executive director of the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream Research Campus.
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    Three New Members Appointed to Lextran Board of Directors

    Nov. 4, 2015
    Advocates for business, education and tourism have been named to the Lextran Board of Directors. George Ward is the executive director of the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream...
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    Exhibit at Lextran Transit Center Features Local Artist

    Aug. 3, 2015
    Lextran, in partnership with LexArts, recently installed a new exhibit at its downtown transit center. The exhibit features work from local artist Blake Eames. Eames’ four colorful...
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    Lextran Board of Directors Chairman Jeff Fugate announced a major new partnership between UK and Lextran Tuesday morning.
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    New Partnership Allows UK Students, Faculty and Staff to Ride Lextran Free

    June 16, 2015
    University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, along with Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and Lextran Board Chair Jeff Fugate, announced a major new partnership between UK and Lextran...
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    Carrie Butler spent 8 years at the Transit Authority of River City in Louisville, Kentucky, where she served as director of planning and oversaw service planning, on-street infrastructure, long range planning and other capital projects
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    Lextran Selects New Management Team

    Feb. 17, 2015
    The Lextran Board of Directors approved the appointment of Carrie Butler as general manager. Butler is an employee of Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation), and replaces Rocky...
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    Groundbreaking for New Lextran Facility Scheduled

    Dec. 8, 2014
    Lextran’s 187 employees and 72 buses will be located at the site, which has been vacant for four years.
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    GM Rocky Burke Submits Resignation to Lextran

    Nov. 20, 2014
    Burke has accepted a position as director of Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) in Sarasota, Fla.
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    Lextran and Keeneland Partner for Spring Meet

    Sept. 11, 2014
    Once again, Lextran will offer transportation to Keeneland for the Spring Meet for just $1 each way. This year, a special partnership with Keeneland will offset the cost of a ...
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    Lextran Completes Purchase of Former General Electric Site

    Sept. 30, 2013
    The Lextran Board of Directors voted in June to enter into an agreement with General Electric for the purchase of the 13.69 acre tract of property at 200 West Loudon Avenue, former...