Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Lehigh Valley

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Lehigh Valley     Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th to celebrate Latinx Americans in culture and honoring their achievements throughout history. For example, did you know in 2021, Nuria Fernandez was the first Afro-Latina to lead the Federal Transit Administration?     In the Lehigh Valley, the Latinx population has increased in the past decade with 21% of the region’s population now identifying as…

4 Myths vs Facts about Public Transportation

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Myth 1: “Public transportation isn’t safe”  Did you know public transportation is ten times safer per mile than traveling on automobiles? According to American Public Transportation Association, using public transportation is a safer choice and helps reduce your chance of being in an accident by 90%!     Myth 2: “Public authorities don’t listen to the public opportunity for input”  A common misconception of any public transportation agency is that no one is truly listening.   However,…

A Ride a Day Can Change the World

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If you are lucky enough, you might be able to see some form of public transportation in your daily commute. Buses, trains, and subways all have something in common – they are underappreciated and undervalued. You might ask how, but it’s quite simple. Public transportation is seen as the second fiddle to regular commuting in motor vehicles. As a result, its potential is unmasked by those who have not seen the bigger picture yet and…

Celebrating Pride Month on Public Transportation and Beyond

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Every June, Pride Month is celebrated internationally to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, considered a pivotal point for Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Across all major cities, this day would progress into a month-long celebration of pride parades, concerts, parties, and much more. However, Pride Month is also a time to host memorials as we acknowledge the discrimination and prejudice this community has experienced.   Historically, the LGBTQ community has more…

5 Benefits of Enhanced Bus Service (EBS)

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5 Benefits of Enhanced Bus Service (EBS) What is EBS? LANTA’s Enhanced Bus Service is the Lehigh Valley’s regional plan to introduce a bus rapid transit service. EBS or Enhanced Bus Service, is the Lehigh Valley’s Bus Rapid Transit System. It is a high-quality, bus-based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective services. LANTA’s Enhanced Bus Service includes two routes designed to connect the region with higher frequency service and shorter travel times: Green…