LEXTRAN Timeline (source lextranonthemove.org)

LEXTRAN 1973 - 2004

Prior to 1972, the public transportation system in Lexington was privately owned. By the early 70's the Lexington Transit Corporation's expenses began to outstrip revenue. In April 1972 the local government incorporated the system under KRS 96A as the Transit Authority of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, commonly known as LexTran, and began operating early in 1973.

LEXTRAN 2004

Lexington residents voted 53 percent to 47 percent in favor of a tax levy of 6 cents per $100 of assessed property value to fund LexTran. The tax is expected to generate more than $15.8 million in FY 2009.

LEXTRAN 2008

Today, LexTran (The Lexington Transit Authority) is Lexington's public transportation system. LexTran operates a fleet of 58 buses, 8 buses on 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 11:20 p.m. Regular bus fare is one dollar and includes unlimited transfers on a one way trip other reduced fares are also available to individuals that qualify as well as a variety of pass programs. For persons with disabilities LexTran routes are wheelchair accessible. Currently LexTran operates ten key routes servicing major areas along them.

LEXTRAN July 19, 2008

LexTran says future tax hike possible
Lexington Herald-Leader: JULY 19, 2008
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