Thursday, November 14, 2019

CATA adds Meadville-Cochranton/Cambridge Springs connections

Cochranton and Cambridge Springs will be added to the areas served by Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) starting November 19, 2019.
The routes will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays providing 3 round trips each day. Fares will be free for seniors age 65 and older, $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for youth age 6-17. Children under age 5 ride free.

Details and route information:
"New Services coming to Crawford County" (News release from CATA)


Thursday, November 7, 2019

EMTA buses to VA and vets housing

by Deb Spilko
Bus Blog Erie

Did you know there are five EMTA fixed routes that will get you to the VA Medical Center and vets housing on E. 38th & Old French?

Routes to Erie VA and their basic areas of coverage:

16 - North East Downtown, Mercyhurst (Main and NE campuses), Route 20, Harborcreek, North East Runs M-Sat.
23 - Belle Valley  Downtown, E. Grandview, Mercyhurst and over Route 8 to I-90. Runs M-F
27 - State Street  Downtown via State, Old French Road, Route 97. This one goes right to door of VA during week. Runs 7 days a week. 

also (note only certain days)
15 - E. 38th Penn State Behrend, Mercyhurst, Mall area.  Saturday service only
17 - Briggs Mercyhurst main campus, Mall area. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays only