The LRTA plays a vital role in keeping Greater Lowell connected ensuring that workers, students and residents have reliable transportation to access jobs, education and essential services. At the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, we recognize the impact that accessible public transit has on our local economy helping businesses thrive by making it easier for
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) has been an invaluable asset to the City of Lowell,” says City Manager Thomas A. Golden, Jr. “The LRTA provides services to businesses and residents that continue to improve quality of life for everyone. One example is the Road Runner service, which is the ADA paratransit for disabled residents.
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority is a valued community partner. The LRTA’s willingness to work cooperatively with UMass Lowell to develop and deploy strategies aimed at increasing ridership, improving the public transportation experience, and better serving our students and staff is most appreciated. As the Lowell campus continues to evolve and expand, the LRTA is
The LRTA is one of several vital partners that answers the transportation needs of our commuting students. We have hundreds of students every day that face challenges to get to campus to improve their lives and education, and the transportation services the LRTA offers to help make access to our campus easier is one less hurdle our
Transportation is the top need for our patients at Lowell Community Health Center, with nearly 12,000 requests for assistance in 2024 alone. As one Lowell High School student shared, ‘If I didn’t get transportation assistance to attend my appointments, I would not be able to go. Boston is far away, and it costs a lot
The LRTA is a trusted and vital provider of transportation in the region. Transportation continues to be the No. 1 barrier to job entry and sustainability in Greater Lowell. The LRTA helps to fill this need!
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority does an amazing job connecting the communities it serves. Their commitment to accessibility and community engagement has made a difference to the people they serve. From partnering with local non-profits, like the food bank by hosting their “Fill the Bus” food drives, to supporting underserved neighborhoods, offering free fares to