EBS Rapid Transit

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What is EBS?
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What is EBS?

Enhanced Bus Service (EBS) is the Lehigh Valley’s Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT). BRT provides fast, frequent, and comfortable transportation. EBS routes only service certain bus stops known as EBS stops, each located in a named EBS Station area. In the near future, these named EBS Stations will recieve passenger amenities like shelters, benches, advanced technology, and enhanced service. Currently EBS service runs all day-7days a week and is more frequent compared to regular local bus service, but LANTA is currently on Phase 4 of a 7 Phase implementation plan. Future phases include more passenger amenities, more buses, more frequency, and faster running times. For more information on the full EBS project, see our Project Documents section below.

EBS consists of two routes:

The Green Line operates from Whitehall Township to Wind Creek Casino via center city Allentown and downtown Bethlehem.

The Blue Line is our Cross-Valley Connector covering Trexlertown to downtown Easton.

EBS vs Traditional Fixed Route

What’s the Difference?

EBS	Traditional Fixed Services
Faster travel times	Less frequent
Shorter wait times at EBS stops	Longer wait times at EBS stops
Limited stops or stations (express)	Services all stops
Unique branding to differentiate EBS from other LANTA services	Branding reflective of entire transportation agency

Importance of Utilizing EBS

To continue enhancing the quality of life within the region, we implement EBS to improve our overall transportation system. EBS has been in the plans since 2012 and is a direct result of the Moving LANTA Forward plan, a comprehensive study started in 2012.

Across the United States in the last decade, transit and community leaders have called for transit alternatives that will help decrease congestion throughout the country. Cities such as Pittsburgh and Los Angeles have implemented BRT in their transit systems and grew in popularity in mid-sized metropolitan areas.

Riders will benefit from a more reliable, convenient, and faster service. In addition, EBS will play an integral role in key regional plans, including FutureLV, LRTP, Eastern RMTC ROP, and various municipal plans.

How will this benefit our region?

Our EBS routes will:

Lower cost per rider
Increased economic activity.
Enhanced safety
More robust tourism
Increased property values
High frequency bus service corridors
Corridors for targeted regional development

Project Development Updates

EBS stations will receive improvements over the coming years based on local and community feedback. Remain engaged to make your mark on the future of Rapid Transit in the region.

LANTA is currently in Phase 4 of 7 in a multi-year project development process. For more information on the phases, please reference “2022 LANTA Enhanced Bus BRT Study Exec Summary Update” in Project Documents below.

Where are the EBS Station located?

General Station areas were developed through a multi-year study process between 2014 and 2021. All current EBS stops are located at standard LANtaBus stops, however final placement of Stations and larger platforms will be determened in Station Area meetings throughout 2026 and 2027.

LANTA is currently in Station Area Planning for every EBS station in the region. A series of public meetings will be posted on the EBS Stations page as they become available in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Feedback will be accepted on all stations through this process via the EBS Station Survey.

How did you decide on where to place your EBS routes?

EBS Routes were developed through a multi-year study process between 2014 and 2021. Routes are mostly finalized at this time, however minor revisions may be made through the Project Development process prior to Station construction.

LANTA is currently performing a Locally Preferred Alternative assessment for West Allentown to finalize the alignment between ATC – Allentown Transportation Center and Cedar Crest Blvd. This alignment will be finalized in Spring 2027.