Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority and Lehigh University have agreed to a partnership which permits students, faculty and staff to ride LANTA’s fixed-route system at no cost to the rider. The announcement was made jointly by LANTA Executive Director Owen P. O’Neil and (Lehigh representative’s name and title).
LANTA has programmed its fare box equipment to recognize all Lehigh identification cards to register the rider. The authority and university have agreed on a reimbursement rate per trip taken.
“The Lehigh Valley is fortunate to have several colleges and universities, both private and public, with thousands of students, faculty and staff,’ said O’Neil. “LANTA is happy to work with these institutions using our regional transportation network to meet the needs of the campus community,” he added.
“Lehigh University is excited to partner with LANTA to enhance our Transportation Demand Management strategies,” said Lehigh’s Business Services Executive Director Mark Ironside Ironside. “We looking forward to providing this additional service to our community,” he added.
The new fare process and structure are effective immediately.
