Oct 2-8 - Week Without Driving challenge National event: "We created the Week Without Driving challenge so that policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals can begin to understand the barriers nondrivers experience in accessing our communities." Host: Disability Rights Washington
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
October 2023 events & meetings
Friday, September 15, 2023
September meetings & events
Sept 21 - Quality Assurance Committee Meeting Contact Chris Gerhart <cgerhart@ride-the-e.com>
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
August 2023 ~ Meetings & Events
August 9 - MPO Technical Advisory Committee 10am In person at Summit Twp Municipal Bldg, 1230 Townhall Rd West, Erie, PA. Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87208957013 or +1 (305) 224-1968 Meeting ID: 87208957013.
August 15 - East Side Active Transportation Study meeting 4pm in-person. Erie Western PA Port Authority 1 Holland Street Erie PA
August 28 - EMTA Monthly Board Meeting 4pm
August 31 - Benevolent Beers: BikeErie. Host: Erie Ale Works and BikeErie. Benefits BikeErie project for bike racks for businesses
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| At Lake Erie Cyclefest |
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Meetings & Events - July 2023
July 20 - Transportation Council for the Elderly and Disabled in Erie County 12:30pm via Zoom
July 24 - Monthly EMTA Board meeting 4pm
July 25 - Intercity Bus 101: State of the Industry webinar 2pm Host National RTAP
July 27 - CHQ Transit Rebranding Open House & Ribbon Cutting 1-3pm open to public
August 31 - Benevolent Beers: BikeErie. Host: Erie Ale Works and BikeErie. Benefits BikeErie project for bike racks for businesses
July 25 - Intercity Bus 101: State of the Industry webinar 2pm Host National RTAP
July 27 - CHQ Transit Rebranding Open House & Ribbon Cutting 1-3pm open to public
August 31 - Benevolent Beers: BikeErie. Host: Erie Ale Works and BikeErie. Benefits BikeErie project for bike racks for businesses
Monday, July 10, 2023
Accessibility at Liberty Park
This is where 8 Great Tuesdays concerts happen, but you can visit anytime.
Photos show:
I counted 400 paces from Park and Ride building to park entrance. Persons with walkers and canes will probably be better off arriving in the parking lot
Entrance from sidewalk is smooth
portable toilets in paved parking lot
nursing station in playground, paved access
Drinking water on left side, accessible restroom on right.
Much of the audience sits on the grassy hill.
Paved area in front of stage.
Promenade
Entrance to path from parking lot.
🔷 The area is modern and heavily paved. Paved areas connect to each other smoothly.
🔷. Two sets of porta-johns (one in parking lot, the other ar Northeast corner of park), both have a wheelchair accessible version.
🔷 There are inside bathrooms in Park & Ride building where concert shuttle leaves people off.
These days may only be open with certain events.
🔷. Water faucet for filling bottles and cups, by playground
🔷. Pink unit in playground is for nursing mothers.
🔷 Great venue but little protection from sun so bring your own as needed.
🔷 I didn't take photos of playground because kids were playing there.
🔷. I don't know the situation for wheelchairs and shuttle buses.
Water faucet. Accessible height but button may be an issue if hand/arm strength is an issue. Restrooms shown in background help give bearings. Surface in front of faucet is paved
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Upcoming events & meetings ~ June 2023
June 10 - Presque Isle Express service starts
June 10 - HistErie Week: Trolley History Tour and Meet & Greet with Ken SpringirthJune 22-23 - NTSB to Hold East Palestine, Ohio, Investigative Hearing Attend in person to observe the hearing or watch livestream on NTSB YouTube channel.
Click/tap here for Erie MPO Organization meeting schedule
Path at Presque Isle Waterworks are... most accessible area of Presque Isle.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
EMTA Rider Alerts for April 2023
Below are Email alerts for April, click/tap on image to enlarge.
Also wondering why the May 6 changes weren't announced on the sent alerts, or maybe I missed it?
DOH!
I signed up to get the text alerts. I couldn't figure out whyI didn't start getting them till 10am and didn't pay attention to preferred times to receive alerts. So, be aware of that when you sign up.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
May is national bike month
Meadville Bike Share
Erie City Council repeals outdated bicycle licensing/registration requirements
Active Erie Plan:
Erie City Council repeals outdated bicycle licensing/registration requirements
Active Erie Plan:
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Monday, April 10, 2023
April 20: Meeting Transportation Council for Elderly & Disabled
Online event by Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
THE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED OF ERIE COUNTY will be hosted via Zoom on April 20th at 12:30PM.
Anyone interested in participating can request an invite and an agenda by emailing Chris at cgerhart@ride-the-e.com
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
EMTA Rider Alerts for March 2023
Here are the EMTA rider alerts for March (see photos below)
Rider notifications these days are the best I've seen, kudos to the company for keeping riders informed.
There seem to be two different streams for the alerts, though I don't know. If that is so, hopefully they are integrated so there aren't any gaps.
Alerts posted are on EMTA's Facebook or twitter, website homepage, MyStop phone page. To get alerts to your email account sign up for alerts through the EMTA website.
It looks like EMTA actually is offering text alerts as well. Sign up for text alerts here.
It also looks like they are offering the option to only receive selected routes. Check it out and let us know what your think.
I've tried to be accurate but if there are inaccuracies in this update, please make me aware of them and I will make correction.
Alerts for March 2023
(click to enlarge)
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
April 2023
there are two of these calendars because of an issue with publishing one of them
Apr 12 - PennDOT 12-Year Program (TYP) Public Forum "The State Transportation Commission (STC) conducts an Online Public Forum every two years as part of the Public Comment Period for the update of the 12-Year Program (TYP). The Online Public Forum is on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Join our email list to receive notifications about public meetings."April 20: Meeting Transportation Council for Elderly & Disabled Online event by EMTA URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/200596589390486 Public · Anyone on or off Facebook THE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED OF ERIE COUNTY will be hosted via Zoom on April 20th at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request an invite and an agenda by emailing Chris at cgerhart@ride-the-e.com
Apr 24 - EMTA Monthly Board Meeting 4pm via Zoom "Attendees are required to register for the Board Meeting no later than the Thursday prior before 12:00 pm for a private link to the Zoom meeting. Attendees must email their name, email, and phone number to tcroll@ride-the-e.com for access to the meeting. Public comments can be emailed to tcroll@ride-the-e.com by the Friday prior to the meeting date. Public Comments will be recorded in the Minutes. The public is now allowed address comments during the ‘Public Comment’ section at the beginning of the meeting. We will notify the public once in person meetings are allowed."
Apr 26 Bike Safety at Millcreek Branch Library 10:00am - 11:30am " Learn what to looks for to make sure your bike is safe to ride. Ask questions about bike safety and basic maintenance. Registration required. Free to attend. Helmets are available to program participants upon request."Upcoming meetings & Events ~ April 2023
April 20: Meeting Transportation Council for Elderly & Disabled Online event by EMTA URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/200596589390486 Public · Anyone on or off Facebook THE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED OF ERIE COUNTY will be hosted via Zoom on April 20th at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating can request an invite and an agenda by emailing Chris at cgerhart@ride-the-e.com
Apr 24 - EMTA Monthly Board Meeting 4pm via Zoom "Attendees are required to register for the Board Meeting no later than the Thursday prior before 12:00 pm for a private link to the Zoom meeting. Attendees must email their name, email, and phone number to tcroll@ride-the-e.com for access to the meeting. Public comments can be emailed to tcroll@ride-the-e.com by the Friday prior to the meeting date. Public Comments will be recorded in the Minutes. The public is now allowed address comments during the ‘Public Comment’ section at the beginning of the meeting. We will notify the public once in person meetings are allowed."
Apr 26 Bike Safety at Millcreek Branch Library 10:00am - 11:30am " Learn what to looks for to make sure your bike is safe to ride. Ask questions about bike safety and basic maintenance. Registration required. Free to attend. Helmets are available to program participants upon request."
May 1 - 31 - National Bike Month
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