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…
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) 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…
Join LANTA in Celebrating Black History Month February marks the beginning of Black History Month where we celebrate the legacy and accomplishments of African Americans. As a transportation authority, LANTA recognizes the African Americans who made a significant impact on the transportation industry. The most popular example is Rosa Parks who is known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white man in 1955. This inspired the Montgomery Bus…