A new LANTA bus shelter connects to an enhanced pedestrian sidewalk network at the Valley Plaza Shopping Center on Catasauqua Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. (Credit: LANTA)
The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) announced the completion of part of its plan to install dozens of new bus shelters throughout the Lehigh Valley. About 40 new bus shelters have been installed since January 2022, with 11 more scheduled to be installed by the end of this year.
“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.”
“We cannot install a new or replacement bus shelter without the location being fully accessible and connected to a sidewalk network,” Wood noted. She added that LANTA is appreciative of its partnerships with municipalities, contractors, private property owners and developers, which are vital to developing appropriate transit and pedestrian infrastructure.
“The modernization of the local transit system has been a major part of our Moving LANTA Forward long-range plan,” said LANTA Executive Director Owen O’Neil.
Accessible shelters improve the rider experience not only by providing protection from inclement weather, but also by featuring seating, lighting and receptacles for the disposal of trash.
For more information about LANTA bus routes, schedules and more, visit LantaBus.com.
This local news story was reported with generative AI assistance.
