{"id":132623,"date":"2024-07-10T22:48:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T02:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132623"},"modified":"2024-07-10T22:48:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T02:48:17","slug":"a-new-system-of-transportation-is-coming-to-musikfest-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=132623","title":{"rendered":"A New System of Transportation is Coming to Musikfest 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting to and from (and stops in between) the largest free music festival in the country just got easier thanks<\/em>\u00a0to a multilevel partnership between public and private entities<\/em><\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, PA, July 10, 2024 \u2013 ArtsQuest is proud to announce that new bus services are coming to this year\u2019s Musikfest thanks to a multilevel and citywide partnership. LANTA, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, the City of Bethlehem, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Historic Bethlehem, the SouthSide Arts District and ArtsQuest have come together to make Musikfest more accessible for people to attend and enjoy a summertime tradition that is entering its 41st year.<\/p>\n

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LANTA\u2019s Enhanced Bus Service (EBS) system will begin its new route, the Gold Line, from North Side to SouthSide Bethlehem, beginning August 2. Along with the Blue Line from Trexlertown to Easton and the Green Line from Whitehall to the Casino, these bus lines will not only make your ride to and from Musikfest stress-free, they will also allow for stops throughout the festival, along with the already running North South Transfer and the Parking Garages shuttles.<\/p>\n

The new EBS System will run from Monday through Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 1:40 a.m. and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 9:40 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cLANTA is proud to be a partner in this project, bringing real-time bus tracking and ADA Shuttle Access to this event for the first time,\u201d commented AJ Jordan, Director of Planning & Scheduling, LANTA. \u201cWith our growing EBS Rapid Transit network, we aim to be a reliable option to get to and around Musikfest and other festivals in Bethlehem. We value our partnership with the Bethlehem Parking Authority in bringing options to Park Once and Ride to all of this city\u2019s great destinations year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n

“We’re excited to partner with these stakeholders to introduce a new shuttle option that better utilizes our parking system, offering convenient and affordable access for festivalgoers.” said Steven Fermstrom, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Parking Authority. “This aligns with our goal of efficiently moving people around Bethlehem, enhancing mobility, and ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for visitors.”<\/p>\n

Shuttle & Parking Fares:<\/strong><\/p>\n

BPA Parking Garages<\/strong>\u00a0– $15 per Vehicle<\/p>\n

Price includes unlimited rides on\u00a0Blue,\u00a0Green, and\u00a0Gold\u00a0Line shuttles (operated by LANTA)<\/p>\n

Remote Parking Lots<\/strong>\u00a0– $9 per Adult (13+), $7 per Child (3-12), Free for children under 2. Price includes Shuttle service to festival and Unlimited rides on\u00a0Purple\u00a0Line North-South Transfer<\/p>\n

Additional Shuttle Passes:<\/strong><\/p>\n