KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Lawrence Transit unveiled a new look for some of its newer buses.
The first thing people will notice are the designs on the buses. They are by Indigenous Artist Iris Cliff. Cliff is an Assiniboine and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa illustrator based in Lawrence.
The following creations will be used to celebrate symbols and landmarks across the city.
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- Haskell Arch, a World War I memorial on Haskell campus.
- Apache Hoop and Pole Game Dancer, a bronze sculpture by Craig Goseyun.
- Haskell Medicine Wheel, an Earthwork located south of Haskell campus.
- Water Bird, a Southwest and Plains Native American symbol of renewal of life and wisdom.
- KU Campanile, a World War II memorial on KU campus.
- Locomotive #1073, a 2-6-2 Prairie type locomotive located at Watson Park.
- The William Kelly Bandstand, a popular place for special events at South Park.
- Lawrence Bricks, an element of historic areas in Lawrence.
- Kansas State Outline, with a heart shape indicating the location of Lawrence.
- Kansas State Seal, highlighting the rolling hills and clouds.
- Geometric Stars, a design shared among many Native American nations during the reservation era and today.
- Wild Flowers, a natural element of Kansas’s wetland, fields, and prairies.
- Monarch Butterflies, which pass through Kansas in mid-late September to rest and feed on wildflowers.
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Cliff’s work can also be found at several Lawrence bus shelters, Wonder Fair and The Raven Book Store.
In addition to the new look, riders may also notice the new buses are quieter than previous versions. It’s because the new buses are electric. The buses are part of the city’s zero emission fleet. The transit department is in the process of switching to electric buses.
Lawrence Transit will be receiving another four electric buses in 2025. After that shipment arrives, nearly a quarter of the fleet will be electric.
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