Hello neighbors,

 

The listing of the proposed Port Authority service cuts effective Jan 9, 2011, has just come out.  In a nutshell, those that I've identified that run through our neighborhood are:

 

Proposed cuts:

500--split into two routes (HP to downtown, and downtown to Westview), service reduced on our half of the route

71A--service reduced

74B--eliminated

77D--eliminated starting this September

94A--service reduced, eliminated on Sundays

EBA--service reduced

EBO--service reduced

 

If you transfer to any other buses, you might want to check on the Port Authority website how your route might change, since there seem to be changes to most all of the routes.   www.portauthority.org

 

Cash fares will go to $2.25 for zone 1 with $1.00 for a transfer.  Premium fares of $4.00 will be instituted on the flyer routes and the 28x.  Pass prices will all go up proportionately.

 

There is a hearing this Thursday 8/19 from 8 am to 8pm downtown at the convention center. To speak at the hearing (3 minutes max per speaker), call 412-566-5437 to register. If you can't attend the meeting, you can send written comments to the Port Authority (online or via mail) until August 31.

 

Bus service is really important to a vital city, even for those who don't take the bus. To me, the Port Authority appears to be an organization greatly in need of new ideas and feedback. If you have something to contribute, now would be a great time to do it.

 

Thanks!

Amy