Note: Somebody on r/Erie asked how to get from the Amtrak station to Hamot, so I made this for them. I'll be adjusting it for general interest.
Taking the city bus from the Amtrak Station (at Union Station)
It is a very short walk from the station to the nearest bus stop.
1. Amtrak station entrance is at 125 West 14th. The closest bus stop is at 14th and State, a short block and a half away. So as you come out, turn right on West 14th. Also any local should be able to just point it out to you.
2. Once you are on 14th and State, you will see two stops on State.
You can also look them up at Erie EMTA or call 814-452-3515 or stop by their customer service at 127 E. 14th Street during business hours (a couple blocks east)
IMPORTANT: Erie EMTA city buses run six days a week, but not on Sundays. While eastbound trains arriving around 7:30am will be able to catch city buses, the buses will not be running when the westbound train arrives after 2am.
TRACK YOUR TRAIN here
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EMTA is inviting people to fill out their survey and offer feedback on service.
You can fill out the survey online, on paper, or other formats.For Fixed Route* Service/Riders: https://forms.office.com/r/dNpusYUXRg👉To fill out using PAPER or ALTERNATIVE formats call or email EMTA at emtamedia@ride-the-e.com or 814-459-8922 ext. 211.
For LIFT Service/Riders: https://forms.office.com/r/XSG0V1k2NL
The survey deadline is February 14. 2026.
*Fixed Route buses (the "regular buses") use a specific, routes and operate on a set schedule.
I don't normally use a cane but I have started using one to help me in snowy conditions These photos were taken in downtown Erie during the Thanksgiving storm of 2024. I am just telling you how it worked for me, everyone is different, and you need to judge for yourself if this makes sense.
I found I could use the cane to reach across large mounds of snow to push the crossing signal. This mound in front of the Post Office was way to big to reach across, and would have required that I crawl across a little, but with the cane I was able to easily reach it.
from LehighValleyNews.com | By Tom Shortell
"It remains to be seen whether smaller authorities such as LANTA, Susquehanna Regional Transportation Authority and Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority will receive packages similar to what SEPTA and PRT have secured. https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/transportation-news/with-no-transit-deal-looming-lanta-eyes-capital-funds-to-avoid-cuts
Pittsburgh Regional Transit turns to Pa. fund to avoid service cuts during budget impasse
From Pennsylvania Capital Star/WESA
"The move makes it possible for the transit system to avoid a 35 percent service cut and a fare hike of 9%." https://penncapital-star.com/government-politics/pittsburgh-regional-transit-turns-to-pa-fund-to-avoid-service-cuts-during-budget-impasse/
Cuts, fare hikes, canceled expansions: How failed Pa. transit funding talks could affect small systems by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/09/transit-systems-small-financial-struggle-pennsylvania-budget-capitol/
from WRFA Radio
'The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department and CHQ Transit are encouraging local residents to use the county’s public transportation system – CHQ Transit – or an alternative mode of transportation other than their personal motor vehicle that week.
'A “Bingo Card” has been created to inspire creative ways to get moving throughout the week. Each day will also highlight a different “theme” with Friday, May 16, focusing on riding a bike to work or school. Bingo Cards, themes and event details will be added on the Chautauqua County Events page.,
Read more:
https://www.wrfalp.com/active-transportation-week-set-for-may-12-18/
Public comments: Thoughts and suggestions on handling mega storms in future from Erie City Council meeting 12-18-2024: Freda 11:05, Devin 1:20:24, Matt 1:23:37, Marty 1;36:01, Paige 1:40:22, Katie (1:47:24). Also, former Erie city councilman Michael Keys made recommendations immediately after Buffalo's 2022 storm.
EMTA SEEKS FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY WITH SURVEY
Erie, PA- The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeking feedback from the community to continue improving its services with a digital survey.
The results of the current survey will allow EMTA to measure the impact their efforts for improvement have had on the community. This feedback will help guide the EMTA team in the direction they need to take moving forward.
The EMTA administered surveys in 2023 and 2024 to establish a baseline in several areas, such as the public’s satisfaction with the quality of the buses, safety, usability, marketing, and general rider information.
“Public transit has an impact on everyone in the community, weather you see it or not,” says Sarah Morrison, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the EMTA. “We want to determine the influence EMTA has on the community at large, so it is important for as much participation in the survey as possible. We encourage everyone take the survey, even if you are not an EMTA rider.”
EMTA asks all community members to complete the short, anonymous survey by February 14th. A link to the survey can be found on the website or Facebook page. Visit ride-the-e.com for more information.
