LEBANON, Pa. — Lebanon Transit today announced that some changes are coming to its routes to better serve the public.
Customers will be connected to new destinations, and the service is also adding stops and evening trips to some routes.
“We want to be responsive to our customers. These changes are needed to address the rapid growth of our community,” said Teri Giurintano, Lebanon Transit executive director, in a press release.
Some of the changes include:
- Connecting to new destinations, like the Lebanon Valley Expo Center; North Cornwall Commons, where Mick’s All American Pub, Fairfield Inn and other businesses are located; Chestnut View Apartments (forthcoming at the old Lebanon Catholic School property), and downtown Hershey (Saturdays).
- Weis Markets and ALDI on the east side of Lebanon will be on different routes.
- Adding stops at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
- Adding more evening trips to shopping centers, like Lebanon Walmart and Lebanon Plaza, where Kohl’s and other businesses are located.
- Avoiding delays at rail crossings in Lebanon City by better utilizing 9th and 10th Streets.
- Streamlining routes by reducing the number of turns and eliminating segments with few customers, such as Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
The updates will affect 10 of Lebanon Transit's fixed bus routes: Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 (Saturday only), 16, 16C, 17, and Route 10 Old Forge Express. Additionally, Route SS (Saturday Special) will become known as Route 7.
The changes will go into effect on Monday, April 1. Updated route maps and schedules can be found online, onboard all buses, at the Transfer Station at 7th and Willow Streets and at Lebanon Transit’s main office at 200 Willow Street in Lebanon beginning March 31.
No changes are planned for Commute King Express services to Harrisburg, Route 88 or Shared Ride services, Lebanon Transit said.
