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LANTA

Owen O’Neil
Jul 17, 2026

LANTA executive director discusses funding challenges and service growth in the Lehigh Valley

Owen P. O'Neil of LANTA outlines funding challenges and service expansions supporting public transit in Lehigh Valley's growing economy.

A panel of local transportation leaders speak at the recent Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Transporation Forum at the Mack Trucks Experience Center in Allentown. PHOTO/STACY WESCOE
Jun 20, 2025

Lehigh Valley transportation leaders talk employee recruitment, retention

Transportation leaders in the Lehigh Valley spotlight hiring, funding, and tech challenges impacting rail, transit, airport, and road operations.

Jun 6, 2025

Shapiro promotes transit funding in Lehigh Valley visit

Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Hecktown Oaks to support $292M in new mass transit funding, aimed at boosting Pennsylvania’s economy and transit systems.

May 28, 2025

LANTA plans major service cuts, fare hikes in Lehigh Valley

LANTA proposes 20% service cuts and fare increases to address an $11M budget shortfall, impacting Lehigh Valley commuters starting July 2025.

Jan 9, 2025

Safety concerns will move Lehigh Valley Mall bus stop

Changes are on the way for LANTA bus service to the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall. 

Nov 22, 2024

LANTA to introduce new fare collection system

Starting next spring bus commuters in the Lehigh Valley will have a new way to pay their fare. 

Oct 28, 2024

LANTA upgrading fare payment system

Those in the Lehigh Valley who rely on bus transportation to get to and from work will soon have a new way to pay their fare. 

Aug 22, 2024

Carbon Transit expanding service in Lehigh Valley

Carbon Transit, which is run by the Lehigh Northampton Transportation Authority, is expanding its service. 

May 3, 2024

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. 

Feb 20, 2024

LANTA buses to be fueled by natural gas harvested from landfills

Public transportation in the Lehigh Valley is getting a little bit greener. 

Oct 16, 2023

LANTA begins renovations on Bethlehem Transportation Center

Construction has begun on a major renovation of the Bethlehem Transportation Center which serves as LANTA’s major transfer point in the city.

Sep 28, 2023

LANTA restoring pre-COVID bus pass fares

A popular savings program that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end.