Topeka Relocation Guide 2009

T ransportation Air Service Topekans drive 60 minutes to Kansas City International Airport for convenient connections to anywhere in the world. There are two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) located at Forbes Field – Mid-America Aviation and Million Air Topeka are full-service operators in the areas of commercial, general aviation and military aircraft. The runway at Forbes Field, which serves both commercial and military aircraft, is 12,819 feet long and 200 feet wide, and will allow “anything that flies to land!” Phillip Billard Airport, located three miles northeast of downtown Topeka, also has a FBO which provides excellent service to general and business aviation. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority is responsible for both airports. 75 MCI Manhattan I-70 Kansas State University Kansas City I-70 Topeka Washburn University I-335 75 Lawrence Kansas University Rail Amtrak serves Topeka with daily service on an east/west route. Rail service is provided by three carriers – Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and St. Louis-Southwestern. A variety of specialized equipment and services is provided by all carriers. Piggyback service is available within a 60 mile radius. Topeka Transit Station Downtown Emporia I-35 Emporia State University KSU - Kansas State University ESU - Emporia State University WU - Washburn University KU - The University of Kansas 60 minute drive Topeka - Kansas City WE DO IT ALL. Bus Service The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority operates intracity bus lines and The Lift. The Lift provides service for handicapped and elderly residents. www.topekatransit.com Greyhound-Trailways Lines provides intercity service from Topeka. www.greyhound.com/home We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. As your good neighbor agent, I can help you meet your insurance and ﬁnancial services needs. Call me today. James R Garrison CASL, Agent 2115 SW Fairlawn Plaza Dr Topeka, KS 66614-1512 Bus: 785-272-0332 jim.garrison.nqxn@statefarm.com Family is why Getting Around Street addresses in Topeka are numbered starting from Kansas Avenue and First Street downtown. Generally the north/south streets are “named” and the east/west streets are numbers. Compass points (SW/NW/NE/SE) indicate in which quadrant of the city the address is located. Providing Insurance and Financial Services statefarm.com® State Farm Insurance Companies • Home Ofﬁces: Bloomington, Illinois Topek a Reloc at ion Gu ide 20 09 19 http://www.topekatransit.com http://www.greyhound.com/home

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Topeka Relocation Guide 2009 Contents Topeka's Pioneering Spirit Prevails During Turbulent Economic Times The Topeka & Shawnee County Library is "Your" Place Topeka Arts Community Grows Through ARTSConnect Topeka Bragging Rights History of Topeka Choosing Topeka Little Know Facts About Topeka 15 Things to Experience in Topeka What's a Young Professional to Do? Topeka in Profile Transportation Lodging Brick Oven: American Cuisine with a Multi-Cultural Twist Great Overland Station: Rich History, Elegant Architecture Religious Organizations Libraries, Shopping and Child Care Referral Housing Income Demographics Business and Industry Topeka MSA Employment Education Higher Education Opportunities Healthcare Local Transportation Taking Care of Pets Utilities Cultural Activities Trails Festivals Attractions Important Numbers Community Information Sources Licensing Agencies Employment Agencies

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