Due to a loss of state funding, Port Authority is reducing service by 15 percent effective March 27. The agency expects to lose 13,000 riders due to the cuts and. The agency will eliminate 270 positions and expects about 180 of those as layoffs. The Harmar operating garage will close.
In fact, the most of current routes will be eliminated or changed. Franklin Park, Glassport, Groveton, Hampton, Homeville, Indiana, Liberty, Marshall, Natrona, Port Vue, Wall and White Oak neighborhoods will lose the total service. Others will face loss of weekend service or reduction of some early or late weekday service. The agency said that other routes will be increased to cover areas that may lose service.
If you are frequent bus rider, you would check out the new schedule here[Port Authority Service Change]. You can see overview of the changes in PDF format [PDF Links]
Hear is a video that Port Authority CEO Steve Bland speaks about the changes.
In fact, the most of current routes will be eliminated or changed. Franklin Park, Glassport, Groveton, Hampton, Homeville, Indiana, Liberty, Marshall, Natrona, Port Vue, Wall and White Oak neighborhoods will lose the total service. Others will face loss of weekend service or reduction of some early or late weekday service. The agency said that other routes will be increased to cover areas that may lose service.
If you are frequent bus rider, you would check out the new schedule here[Port Authority Service Change]. You can see overview of the changes in PDF format [PDF Links]
Hear is a video that Port Authority CEO Steve Bland speaks about the changes.
Bus Schedule Will Be Significantly Changed on March 27