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New Deal Could Stop Port Authority Cuts

KDKA reports that a new deal is in the works that could stop Port Authority cuts this fall.

 

A deal is in the works to avoid cuts to Port Authority service this fall, according to a report by KDKA.

According to the report, negotiations between state, county and union officials are underway to avoid a one-third cut in service on Sept. 2.

Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald told KDKA that if the union, management, and county can come up with about $30 million, Gov. Tom Corbett will match that amount and restore service.

Local groups in Dormont and Castle Shannon have started petitions to save local T-Line stops, and Beechview residents protested recent cuts in June.

For the full report from KDKA, click here.

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Related Topics: Port Authority of Allegheny County, Rich Fitzgerald, T-line service, and port authority cuts

Ed M

8:13 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012

This would be great but wouldn't it be like tossing $$$$ on a fire? PAT has had numerous bailouts and STILL needs bailed out! When will it end?

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