At Thursday night's meeting of County Council, Executive McClure announced that LANTA is increasing its bus service with a stop at Gracedale and flex bus stop at the work release facility in West Easton. This will make it easier for work release inmates and nursing home workers to get to and from work.
In addition, LANTA plans to expand its flex bus stop service to the often-neglected Slate Belt.
These changes will become effective June 10, and can be seen here.
Executive McClure thanked LANTA Executive Director Owen O’Neil for these changes. McClure acknowledge that this expansion might be inefficient, "but it's a good public purpose." He added, "We get less than 40% of the benefit for 50% of the money."
Forensic Center: McClure reported that plans have been approved by Upper Nazareth Township and the center will be built within two years.
Milides Building and parking lot: No one responded to a request for proposals for demolition, paving and the geotech work. This geotech work is needed to keep the property from sliding down the cliff. Pursuant to the Administrative Code, the county is now seeking quotes for demolition. "It's going to be a more complicated project than we thought," said McClure.
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Work release and nursing home employees in same sentence. To me that Looks like a sign I once got in trouble with,that says , “ No Dogs or Marines in hotel rooms. “
McClure, McClure and on and on. He appears to be doing everything. What is the purpose of a county council and why have them. They don't seem to have any real power or influence on any policy. Waste of money?
With bus service to Gracedale maybe residents can get to a barber and also get nail care. I don't even what to think what this man's toenails are like. Did you ever see the real short hair and perms the women get? Cuts down on personal care needed by residents. When my mother died the funeral home staff told me they can tell when women come to them because the Gracedale perm is easily recognizable.
Where is the "State of the Art" crosswalk?
The two counties only fund a fraction of regional transportation, I believe it’s primarily federal money.
8:44, correct.
“here is the "State of the Art" crosswalk?”
Um, are you suggesting the crosswalk be built before demo and the parking lot is paved.? That would be idiotic. I’m no contractor but even I know that would be stupid.
Bus service went lacking at W. Easton jail for years on end. Lanta refused to budge. How you gonna get to work with no license and little cash? No wonder recidivism is thru the roof. The little things like this can help a person get their life together and not be a burden on tax payers.
Not be a burden on taxpayers? Who do you think is paying for LANTA?
I was referring to the inmates not being a burden..you goof.
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