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Lane Transit District (LTD) has launched its redesigned website, LTD.org, marking a major step forward in digital accessibility and rider experience. The new site serves the greater Eugene–Springfield community with a modern, mobile-friendly platform that simplifies trip planning, real-time updates, and access to essential transit information.

About Lane Transit District

LTD is the public transportation provider for Lane County, Oregon, connecting residents across 87 square miles of urban area and 482 square miles of surrounding communities. Guided by its mission of Connecting our Community and its values of respect, integrity, innovation, equity, safety, and collaboration, LTD provides equitable, sustainable mobility options through its bus and EmX rapid transit services.

Project Goals

• Create a customer-centered website that prioritizes riders’ needs.
• Improve accessibility and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Streamline navigation, trip planning, and route information.
• Enhance transparency, usability, and internal content management.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria delivered a fully responsive, ADA-compliant website built on an open-source CMS, empowering LTD staff to easily manage content without technical barriers. The design emphasizes clarity, mobility, and inclusivity—offering an intuitive experience for riders of all abilities. Integrated with Pantheon’s secure hosting and equipped with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, the new site ensures long-term scalability, security, and performance.

Key Features & Functionality

• Real-time bus tracking and route schedules via GTFS integration.
• Interactive system map and Trip Planner tools.
• Alerts and detours with text/email subscription through GovDelivery.
• Multilingual translation options and accessibility controls.
• Calendar of events, board agendas, and public transparency tools.
• Online forms, news updates, and streamlined procurement postings.
• ADA-compliant content templates and automated monitoring.
• Fully mobile-optimized experience for on-the-go riders.

Project Highlights

The site combines modern design with advanced functionality through Planeteria’s TransitX suite—providing riders a seamless way to plan trips, check arrivals, and access service alerts in real time. Internally, LTD teams now have greater flexibility to publish updates and manage content through an intuitive administrative interface.

Looking Ahead

The redesigned LTD.org will continue to evolve with ongoing managed maintenance and support from Planeteria, ensuring long-term compliance, performance, and innovation as transit technology advances.

Visit the New Website

Explore the new experience at www.ltd.org