Logistics Plus and Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority Work Out Parking Lot Deal
EMTA to use Logistics Plus Sassafras parking lot in exchange for new lighting, lot maintenance.
ERIE, PA (March 22, 2017) – Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, recently agreed to a temporary parking lot arrangement with the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA). EMTA will use the far end of the Logistics Plus lot just off of Sassafras Street and 14th Street (behind the Rapid Transit Building, west of Union Station) for parking for the next two years while it renovates its own parking garage. In return, EMTA will provide updated lighting and pavement, and will arrange for plowing services for all Union Station lots during the winter months.
“EMTA will have about 75 cars there (in the Sassafras parking lot) daily. In return for us letting them use that previously unused space, they will light the yard better, pave it, and plow it,” said Jim Berlin, founder and CEO for Logistics Plus. “It’s a fair deal and a win-win for both parties. Plus, I like the idea of having more ‘life’ here around the Union Station area.”
“I appreciate Jim working with us on this arrangement – it’s a good exchange,” said Michael Tann, executive director for EMTA. “The Sassafras lot is located in the heart of Erie and is only a few blocks from the EMTA offices. It’s great when local businesses and agencies work together to support projects that will ultimately improve the greater Erie community.”
About Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) is the region’s public transportation provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. EMTA currently operates 28 fixed routes through Erie County; including Albion, Cranesville, Elk Creek, Erie, Fairview, Girard, Harborcreek, Lake City, Lawrence Park, McKean, Millcreek, North East, Summit, Union City, Waterford, Washington, and Wayne townships. In order to provide reliable service to as many as possible in Erie County, these fixed routes operate an average of over 20 hours and over 5,500 miles each day Monday through Sunday. More information at: http://www.ride-the-e.com/fixed-route/
About Logistics Plus Inc.
Logistics Plus Inc. provides freight transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain management solutions through a worldwide network of talented and caring professionals. Founded in Erie, PA by local entrepreneur, Jim Berlin, 20 years ago, Logistics Plus is a fast-growing and award-winning transportation and logistics company. With a strong passion for excellence, its 400+ employees put the “Plus” in logistics by doing the big things properly, and the countless little things, that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success.
The Logistics Plus® network includes offices located in Erie, PA; Alma, AR; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Visalia, CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Kansas City, MO; Charlotte, NC; Lexington, NC; Buffalo, NY; Cleveland, OH; Charleston, SC; Greenville, SC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Laredo, TX; Madison, WI; Bahrain; Belgium; Canada; Chile; China; Colombia; Egypt; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Libya; Mexico; Poland; Saudi Arabia; South Sudan; Turkey; UAE; and Uganda; with additional agents around the world. For more information, visit www.logisticsplus.com or follow @LogisticsPlus on Twitter.
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