LJWorld.com weblogs Wheel Genius
Posted
by Mark Fagan
May 7, 2009 at 10:31 a.m.
A KU on Wheels reminder: CALL YOUR MOM
KU students can't say they didn't know.
Across campus today, KU on Wheels buses are rolling down Jayhawk Boulevard with a not-so-subtle reminder for students, faculty and staff:
CALL YOUR MOTHER
That's the message adorning the electronic message boards on the fronts and sides of many of the system's buses, splitting viewing time with other notifications such as DOWNTOWN, 21 McCOLLUM, or RIDE FREE W/KUID.
The command to call home is a Mother's Day special.
"That's one of the codes on the bus," a driver told me this morning "They let us use it once a year."
Then he scooted off to keep up with his scheduled stops, not wanting to fall back on his official job duties. Among his informal responsibilities: Help his riders and others keep up with what's really important. And for that everyone should be thankful.
"Hopefully this'll help make some moms happy," he said, pulling back onto Jayhawk Boulevard.
Marketplace
Arts & Entertainment · Bars · Theatres · Restaurants · Coffeehouses · Libraries · Antiques · Services
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 277 comments
- Brownback tells federal judicial panel to toss legislative redistricting maps May 29, 2012 · 6 comments
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 165 comments
- Blog: Iranian Nuclear Energy: Will It Destroy Lives Or Save Them? May 29, 2012 · 6 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 47 comments
- New law seen as way to increase independence for those with disabilities May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 37 comments
- District Attorney Charles Branson to run for third term May 29, 2012 · 13 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 95 comments
- State shuts down roll-your-own cigarette machines March 24, 2012 · 36 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Town Talk: UPDATE: Frank Male files for county commission; keep an ear open for local sales tax talk; city hires new city engineer; wholesale water district buys land near Kaw; weekly land transfers May 29, 2012
- How to help: Guides needed for Lamplight Tour of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park May 27, 2012
- Library kicks off reading program May 27, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
- Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
- Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
Comments
LJWorld.com doesn’t necessarily condone the comments here, nor does it review every post. Read our full policy. Also, read about banned accounts and harassing comments.