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    • Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro)

    Topeka, KS 66603

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    About Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro)

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    201 North Kansas Avenue
    Topeka, KS 66603
    United States
    http://www.topekametro.org/
    785.233.2011
    785.233.3063

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    The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority was created in 1973 and has grown from a small, privately owned bus service into a leader in local transportation.

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    Topeka Metro's Board approved the order of six buses; three diesel and three electric for a pilot program.
    Vehicles

    Topeka Metro Board approves purchase of six buses: Three diesel, three electric

    July 22, 2022
    Gillig will supply the diesel buses while Proterra will supply the system's first electric buses.
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    Topeka Metro launches real-time bus tracker app

    Jan. 23, 2020
    Topeka Metro has implemented the DoubleMap system, which passengers can access with the internet or by downloading the app.
    Miscellaneous

    Wi-Fi now available on Topeka Metro buses

    Dec. 27, 2019
    The Wi-Fi is available on all 26 fixed-route buses and is a precursor to more technology improvements scheduled to rollout in 2020.
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    Topeka Metro honored with FTA ridership award

    Sept. 24, 2019
    Topeka Metro increased its ridership from 1.21 million rides in 2016 to 1.3 million rides in FY 2019.
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    Topeka Metro board votes on service and fare changes

    Aug. 22, 2019
    Basic fares, paratransit fares will remain the same as the previous year.
    Safety & Security

    Topeka Metro new location for Topeka Policing Unit

    April 17, 2019
    The Topeka Police Department announced it has secured a location for the downtown Community Police Office at the Topeka Metro Quincy Street Station.
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    Topeka Metro & New Flyer Offer Electric Bus Rides on 2/19

    Feb. 19, 2019
    New Flyer is demonstrating its extended range Xcelsior Charge XE35 for Topeka Metro on Tuesday, February 19th.
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    Over the past two weeks, five Topeka Metro bus shelters were vandalized with the glass panels being shot out from the street.
    Safety & Security

    Multiple Topeka Metro bus shelters vandalized

    Feb. 1, 2019
    Over the past two weeks, five Topeka Metro bus shelters were vandalized with the glass panels being shot out from the street.
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    Stuff the Bus Community Participation Needed to Fill Topeka Metro Buses

    Feb. 1, 2019
    On Saturday, February 2nd from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Topeka Metro and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 1360 will reach out to the Topeka community to "Stuff the Bus".
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    Families Ride Free on Topeka Metro during winter break

    Dec. 17, 2018
    The 6th Annual Winter Fling/Families Ride Free campaign for Topeka Metro is back by popular demand.

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    Topeka Metro Wins Awards at Kansas Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting

    Oct. 25, 2018
    Topeka Metro won several awards at the Kansas Public Transit Association (KPTA) Annual Meeting & Expo, held earlier this fall in Salina.
    Technology

    Moovit and Rock The Vote Simplify Getting to the Polls to Vote

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    Oct. 22, 2018
    Together, Moovit and Rock The Vote are helping to facilitate voter turnout in the U.S. 2018 Midterms by making it as easy as possible for eligible voters to find out where to ...
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    KCC Approves Special Rate for Topeka Metro Electric Transit

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Topeka Metro has announced the approval of a petition to the Kansas Corporation Commission for a special rate for electricity produced by Westar Energy and used to power electric...
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    Urban Solar Awarded Contract With Topeka Metro

    Urban Solar Corp
    Aug. 29, 2018
    Urban Solar has been awarded a five-year contract to supply solar powered LED lighting systems to Topeka Metro.
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    Topeka Metro Wins Marketing Campaign Award

    Aug. 23, 2018
    Topeka Metro was recognized at the South West Transit Association 31st Annual SPOTLIGHT Awards for transit marketing excellence on July 26, 2018.
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    Topeka Metro Wins Awards at Kansas Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting

    Aug. 23, 2018
    Topeka Metro won several awards at the Kansas Public Transit Association Annual Meeting & Expo in Salina, August 6-8, 2018.
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    Topeka Metro Bus Passes Available for USD 501 High Schools and 4 Middle Schools

    Aug. 23, 2018
    Topeka Metro is once again working with USD 501 to get students to school.
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    Topeka Metro Recognizes Success of Bus Operators

    July 17, 2018
    Topeka Metro recognized two outstanding bus operators for their recent achievements.
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Anonymous Donor Funds Three New Topeka Metro Bus Amenities

    July 11, 2018
    Topeka Metro held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 11th for a new bus shelter located at SW 6th and Polk in Topeka.