LANTA adds bus shelters along popular routes

Commuting to work using public transportation just got a bit more pleasant for many in the Lehigh Valley.

The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) said it has completed the latest phase of a long-range plan to add dozens of bus shelters throughout the Lehigh Valley. Approximately forty new bus shelters have been added in LANTA’s service area since January 2022. The next phase of construction, currently underway, will add eleven more shelters by the end of the year.

“The modernization of the local transit system has been a major part of our Moving LANTA Forward long-range plan,” said Executive Director Owen O’Neil. Shelters add much to the riders’ experience, most notably protection from inclement weather, but also seating, lighting, and litter disposal.”

“Our new shelters are solar powered, and are fully accessible,” said Molly Wood, LANTA planner and land use specialist. “Locations are chosen based on need for replacement, high ridership, and an established pedestrian network in place. “

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