Having checked out the Port Authorities website, it seems that
Highland Park will be left without any bus service to the corner of
Stanton/Negley once the 77D is eliminated. For many residents that
take the bus, it's just too far to walk to catch the 87 Friendship (if
one needs to go via Liberty Ave), the replacement bus for the 77D. 


Perhaps I've missed something on the website that tells how HPer's
that can't walk that far, yet need public transportation, will get to
Stanton and Negley. 


If anyone know anything differently, please let me know?


Thanks,

Marcie 




On Aug 16, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Amy P. Kennedy wrote:


<excerpt><fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>Hello
neighbors,</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>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:</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>Proposed cuts:</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>500--split into two
routes (HP to downtown, and downtown to Westview), service reduced on
our half of the route</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>71A--service reduced</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>74B--eliminated</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>77D--eliminated
starting this September</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>94A--service reduced,
eliminated on Sundays</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>EBA--service reduced</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>EBO--service reduced</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>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.   <color><param>0000,0000,EEEE</param>www.portauthority.org</color></bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>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.</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>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.</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>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.</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>Thanks!</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger>Amy</bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>

<fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger><bigger> </bigger></bigger></fontfamily>



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