BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) will retain Saturday bus service to Nazareth and the Slate Belt after proposed cuts drew concerns from residents and local officials who warned the reductions would disproportionately affect seniors, workers and rural communities.
LANTA announced finalized service changes this month after hearing concerns from riders and local officials about proposals released in April that would have eliminated all scheduled Saturday bus service to the areas, including service to Gracedale, Northampton County’s nursing home.
Northampton County Commissioner Jason Boulette said the proposed cuts would have further isolated elderly residents at Gracedale by limiting access for visiting family members and loved ones…