Welcome to the LRTA…
Your Regional Transit Authority
In Observance of Easter Sunday April 4, 2021
the LRTA will be closed.
Thank you.
The LRTA Vaccination Shuttle
to Cross River Center
Starts Thursday, March 25, 2021
Please note the Vaccination Center will be closed
on Saturday, March 27, 2021
Click Here to download a pdf of the Vaccination Shuttle Schedule
CUSTOMER ADVISORY
Effective Immediately
February 25, 2021
The Saturday Pilot Program Special Shuttle
for Rte. 13 Billerica
HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
due toLRTA
NO DEMAND FOR SERVICE
Thank You
MANDATORY NOTICE
ALL PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK PRIOR TO ENTERING THE BUS AND WHILE ON THE BUS.
• Nose and mouth must be completely covered
• No eating or drinking is allowed on the bus
Federal Transit Mask Mandate
As defined in the Federal Order, a mask must:
1. Completely cover the nose and mouth
2. Fit snugly
3. Be secured to the head either with ties
or ear loops
4. Should be a solid piece of material without slits,
exhalation valves, or punctures
Under CDC guidelines the following are NOT ACCEPTABLE
Scarves • Ski masks • Balaclavas • Neck gaiters • Bandannas
Shirt or sweater pulled up over the mouth and nose
Passengers not complying with CDC Guidelines will be denied service
*Except under limited circumstances
CUSTOMER ADVISORY
Effective Monday, Feb. 8
Due to the construction on the Central St Canal, the LRTA bus will not be able to utilize Central Street. The following routes will be affected.
Route 18 Downtown Shuttle
Outbound: Regular outbound to John and Merrimack St.
Inbound: Merrimack St. to left on Dutton St. Continue to Kennedy Center. (Market St passengers will have to go to Merrimack St or Dutton St to catch the bus)
Route 9 Lowell Circulator
Outbound: Regular outbound route.
Inbound: Regular inbound to Merrimack St. at City Hall, Right on Dutton St. to Kennedy Center.
Click Here for a Downloadable PDF
The 3rd episode of “On The Go With the LRTA” features the rise through the ranks of the LRTA’s new Administrator David Bradley. The show is now airing on LTC’s Channel 99. Here’s the link to the 25-minute program, moderated by former Lowell Sun editor Jim Campanini.
Click Here to watch the episode.
Great News for LRTA Customers!
Updated Full Service for Monday through Saturday will resume on Monday August 31, 2020
Sunday Service Pilot Program will resume on Sunday September 13, 2020
Click on the bus schedules below to see our updated schedules
| LRTA Monday-Friday Bus Schedule |
LRTA Saturday Bus Schedule |
LRTA Sunday Bus Schedule |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
 |
FARE COLLECTION and Front Door Boarding will also resume on Monday August 31, 2020
Mandatory Notice
Starting Wednesday May 6, 2020
ALL PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK PRIOR TO ENTERING THE BUS AND WHILE ON THE BUS.
• Nose and mouth must be completely covered
• No eating or drinking is allowed on the bus
On May 1, 2020, Governor Baker issued an order requiring everyone to wear a face covering in public – Including on Public Transportation. Passengers are responsible for having a nose & mouth covering which can range from a medical mask to a bandanna, scarf or t-shirt to a homemade or painters mask, etc.
All riders are required to exit the bus at the end of its route. Multiple or consecutive round trips are not permitted and riders who appear to be loitering on the bus will be asked to deboard.
Click Here for a downloadable pdf of this notice
LRTA Disinfectant Routine & Schedule for Coronavirus – COVID-19
Stay Informed About Coronavirus – COVID-19
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is working closely with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide updated information about the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Click Here for information about coronavirus
Click Here for info about coronavirus cases, quarantine and monitoring
updated daily at 4 pm
FOLLOW THE LRTA ON
Get Service Alerts, LRTA updates
and community information
Follow us on Facebook @myLRTA
INTRODUCING LRTA BUS TRACKER
A Great New Benefit That Gives LRTA Riders
Two Ways to Get Real-Time Bus Information
Please visit our “Public Information” page to view the LRTA’s Regional Transit Plan (Chapter 7)
The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) is located at 115 Thorndike St. Lowell, Ma 01852.
The LRTA Can be Reached at:
Fixed Route Bus Information (978) 452-6161, 100 Hale Street, Lowell, MA 01851
Road Runner Office (978) 459 – 0152, 113 Thorndike Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Main Admin Office (978) 459-0164, 115 Thorndike Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Parking Office (978) 459-0164 (ext. 206), 115 Thorndike Street, Lowell, MA 01852
The LRTA provides fixed route bus services and paratransit services to the city and 14 surrounding communities. These connect at the Gallagher Intermodal Center to the Lowell Line of the MBTA commuter rail system, which connects Lowell to Boston. The terminal is also served by several intercity bus lines.
The LRTA offers commuter parking at the Gallager Intermodal Center and at the North Billerica Train Station.
We hope you enjoy riding with us!
