Important Notice
TSA Statement regarding face mask use on Public Transportation.
Due to the court ruling on Monday, April 18th, 2022, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs.
TSA will also rescind the new Security Directives that were scheduled to take effect on April 19th, 2022.
CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings.
Wearing of masks is optional for Drivers and Riders at this time.
May 27, 2020-
Pennsylvania has released COVID-19 guidance for businesses opening during the yellow phase. Find out more at pa.gov/covid-19
April 15, 2020-
All passengers are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while using public transportation.
April 14, 2020-
We strive to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness on all of our buses and paratransit vans to ensure our passengers and employees are safe.
Our facilities, buses and vans are cleaned daily with industrial disinfectant solutions.
This includes sections such as, high traffic surfaces, counters and door handles.
We are following all state and federal guidelines in order to do our part in flattening the curve.
As passengers…please do your part in flattening the curve by:
- Limiting travel to essential life sustaining travel only.
- Wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth.
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue and throw the tissue in the garbage.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Practice social distancing by staying 6 feet from other people in public.
- If you are sick, stay home.
April 3, 2020-
The Governor wants everyone to wear a mask when you leave your home. Here is the homemade mask he suggests:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-make-face-mask-coronavirus.html
You can get additional information from the PA Department of Health:
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx
April 2, 2020-
New resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons during COVID-19!
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/ASL.aspx
March 30, 2020-
Due to the limited ridership resulting from the COVID pandemic, the Tripper Service T-101 and T-201 as well as the Route 55 Night Service – Georgetown Loop will be discontinued as of today until further notice.
Any changes we implement are due to fluctuating ridership and we look forward to returning this service in the future.
March 26, 2020-
With COVID-19 precautions in mind, we are asking all LCTA riders to please enter and exit the bus using the rear door at all times starting Monday, March 30, 2020 until further notice.
Anyone needing the ADA boarding ramp (e.g. people using wheelchairs), or anyone requesting the bus to “kneel” to facilitate their boarding may do so at the front door as usual.
With fare box equipment located at the front of the bus, LCTA is waiving fare payment for customers during this time. This will allow us to have our operators and riders practice social distancing. In accordance with Federal Regulations, ADA/STEP program clients on Shared Ride paratransit will also have their copays waived for the duration of the Fixed Route payment waiver. To contact Shared Ride please call (570) 288-8420.
March 20, 2020-
For the safety of our employees and passengers we will be suspending our current Lost and Found policy indefinitely.
Any items left behind on buses or vans will be discarded immediately.
March 19, 2020-
The Intermodal ticket counter for LCTA will be closing at 2:30 starting today until further notice.
Starting Saturday, March 21, the ticket counter at LCTA will be open from 8:00-2:30 until further notice.
March 18, 2020-
Don’t forget to support the local businesses that are offering pick up and/or delivery!
Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak, the LCTA Shared Ride Office is NOT open to the public.
Please leave any paperwork in the mail slot and include a name and phone number if we should need to contact you.
Any other questions can be addressed by calling 570-288-8420.
March 17, 2020-
CORRECTION
The Intermodal Transit Center will be open.
As per federal recommendations, only 10 people at a time will be permitted inside the building for a limited amount of time for each person.
The LCTA sales counter will be open to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchases at the main office in Kingston.
Our top priority is keeping everyone safe and making sure to take all necessary precautions to do so. We continue to monitor the situation, and will provide updates as needed.
March 16, 2020-
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the following events have been cancelled:
- Ridership Forum, March 17
- Board Meeting, March 24
Note: The sales counter at the Intermodal Transit Center will be closed on Tuesday, March 17. LCTA will be open during normal service and business hours. If you need to buy passes, please come to our main office at:
315 Northampton Street, Kingston, PA 18704 between 9AM and 5PM.
March 14, 2020-
We continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and how it may potentially affect Luzerne County. LCTA’s top priority remains the safety of all riders, employees, and community members. We will continue to coordinate with other local, regional, and national agencies as it relates to public health and safety.
A reminder of what you can do to protect yourself:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- If you’re experiencing symptoms and have traveled to areas of concern (or have been in contact with someone who has), call ahead to your health-care provider before you go in person.
March 11, 2020-
To our valued riders,
At LCTA, we maintain regular contact with Federal, State and
Local officials regarding the Coronavirus and have been following the CDC
guidelines to lessen the impacts to our riders, employees and the public.
As always, keeping everyone safe is our first and foremost priority.
We have established a detailed cleaning regimen for our entire fleet which is supplemental to our normal cleaning routine. This involves wiping down surfaces with disinfectant and having sanitizer available for our drivers. We are following Federal and State Guidelines and recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus. We have shared specific instructions with our employees and riders on the importance of washing their hands and staying home if they feel sick or are returning from an area of the world identified as posing a coronavirus-related risk. Per CDC recommendations, we are asking everyone who has traveled to such locations or have been exposed to others who have traveled to such locations to self-quarantine for 14 days.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and do all we can to protect our riders, employees and the public.
More Information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html