{"id":143636,"date":"2025-07-09T21:42:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143636"},"modified":"2025-07-09T21:42:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T01:42:42","slug":"the-return-of-free-accessible-transit-to-and-around-musikfest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143636","title":{"rendered":"The Return of Free, Accessible Transit to and Around Musikfest 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, July 9, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 ArtsQuest, in partnership with LANTA, the Bethlehem Parking Authority (BPA), The City of Bethlehem and the SouthSide Arts District, is proud to announce the return of the LANTA\u2019s Gold Line and Free Fares on Enhanced Bus Service (EBS) Blue & Green Lines for Musikfest 2025 providing frequent, accessible and air-conditioned transit throughout the festival grounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a successful first year of launching Musikfest-specific LANtaBus routes, we are thrilled for this partnership to continue, making Musikfest more accessible to everyone in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d said J. William Reynolds, Mayor of Bethlehem. \u201cTo make our City more livable, we need to reduce car trips where we can, so it\u2019s great to see that moving people more efficiently through our city so we can all better enjoy Musikfest is a shared goal of our community partners and we\u2019re thankful for their dedication to making that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

From points west in Trexlertown to points east in Easton, festivalgoers are encouraged to park and ride, leaving the driving to LANTA. With stops throughout both the North Side and SouthSide of Bethlehem, EBS makes it easier than ever to enjoy the entire Musikfest experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to work alongside our community partners to make getting around Musikfest as convenient and accessible as possible,\u201d said Steven Fernstrom, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Parking Authority. \u201cOur garages are the most convenient parking option in Bethlehem, located just steps from both downtowns and LANTA bus stops, making it easy for visitors to park once and ride throughout the festival and the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt ArtsQuest, we\u2019re committed to creating a festival experience that\u2019s welcoming, inclusive and easy to navigate,\u201d said Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest. \u201cThanks to the continued partnership with LANTA, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, the City of Bethlehem and the SouthSide Arts District, we\u2019re excited to offer even more convenient and accessible transportation options for our community and visitors. The return of the Gold Line and free EBS service makes it easier than ever to explore every part of Musikfest, without the stress of driving or parking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Key service features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n