August 6, 2020. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) has been awarded a $1.46 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) announced Thursday.
The grant will go toward investing in clean, safe and modern fixed bus routes designed to meet Erie’s growing environmental transit demands by introducing more zero-emission buses to EMTA’s fleet.
“Modernizing public transportation in Erie will make travel in the city easier and improve the quality of life,” said Sen. Toomey, who wrote in support of EMTA back in March. “I was happy to support Erie’s application and look forward to seeing the results of this significant investment.”
Jeremy Peterson, CEO of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, says the grant will enable EMTA to acquire additional compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.