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CBS News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Transit funding bill heading to Pennsylvania Senate for approval, includes money for Pittsburgh Regional Transit
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a proposal from Governor Josh Shapiro that would help fund transit throughout the state and now heads to the Senate chamber for approval. The funding passed in the Pennsylvania House by a bipartisan 107-96 vote. Governor Shapiro has proposed $292 million from his budget that would help support transit 52 different transit systems across Pennsylvania. "My proposal to fund mass transit just passed the PA House for the fourth time," said Governor Shapiro. "This bipartisan bill injects critical dollars into public transit across Pennsylvania and adds new funding to repair roads and bridges — because folks rely on both to get where they need to go. It's time for the Senate to get this funding done in this year's budget." The proposed funding comes as Pittsburgh Regional Transit has been speaking out about the lack of state funding it needs to keep operating without making drastic cuts. If the proposed budget is passed, PRT could see $40 million in funding to help support their services. PRT is facing the possibility of a $100 million deficit next year and without extra funding, the agency says there could be routes cut, stops eliminated, fare increases, and reduced services. In addition to PRT receiving additional funding through the proposed budget, transit agencies in Westmoreland County, Washington County, New Castle, and Indiana would all see additional money coming their way, also. It's unclear when the Senate will take up a vote on the proposed funding. The state constitution requires the budget to be passed by June 30.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Residents make their voices heard amid proposed PRT cuts, "We need funding."
Citizens make their voices heard on last day of PRT public comment Citizens make their voices heard on last day of PRT public comment Citizens make their voices heard on last day of PRT public comment The third and final day of public hearings is underway regarding proposed service cuts by Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The public comment period ends next week -- before PRT's board makes a decision on its budget. It wasn't a packed house Thursday morning, but the transit supporters there are fervent ones. Linda Warman brought some company. It's a makeshift bus with significance, like the "53l" on the back. "It's to prove a point, basically," she said. That line could see a lot of service reductions. PRT faces a $100 million deficit for the next fiscal year. "We're on fumes – we're running on fumes," Warman said. The cuts would include nearly a third of PRT's service. "If they cut the buses, most of the time I'll be walking – and that will be putting my health at risk," Warman said. Fares would also go up by 25 cents to $3.00. That would make them the 5th highest in the country. "I'm just hoping something good comes out of all of this," Greene said. People here told KDKA-TV that having transit in their lives allows them some sort of freedom. "Work, shopping, just everything because I don't own a car," Greene said. Those abilities are now ones they want to protect. "No more Band-Aids, no more year-by-year crisis – we need funding," Warman said. There's gonna be a second session here too Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. People will still be able to mail and use the internet, and phone to share their thoughts until June 18th at 5 p.m.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Jewar Airport, India's first 100% FDI aviation project, set to transform connectivity
The Noida International Airport also known as Jewar International Airport in Gautam Buddha Nagar is nearing completion, with one runway and a terminal ready for the first flight. Spread across 1,334 hectares, the airport is being developed by Zurich International Airport AG with Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) executing the project. Noida International Airport construction marks India's first 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) project in the aviation sector. Upon full completion, Jewar Airport will feature six runways and six terminal buildings, with an annual passenger handling capacity of 225 million. However, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, is already operating at its peak capacity of 80 million passengers. Jewar will therefore serve not just NCR but also become a major international gateway for the entire country. According to Yamuna Expressway CEO Arunvir Singh, Jewar Airport is not just an NCR facility—it is strategically connected to multiple regions across India. Located just 700 metres from the Yamuna Expressway, the airport will also be linked to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway (31 km stretch), the Lucknow–Agra Expressway, Ganga Expressway, and the Meerut–Prayagraj Expressway, Singh said. With such connectivity, travel time from Jaipur to the airport will be just 2 hours and 21 minutes by road, he added. The YEIDA, in collaboration with the central government, is ensuring the airport is integrated with multimodal transport systems. A rapid rail corridor is under development, and the Noida Metro extension is underway. The airport will also be linked with a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system. For the first time, Indian Railways is constructing an underground transport system connecting the Amritsar–Kolkata corridor via the Chola line, located just 16 km from Jewar. To facilitate airport construction, the YEIDA has acquired 6,000 hectares of land—notably, without a single court case or farmer protest. This has set a benchmark across the country as a model of conflict-free land acquisition, said the state government.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Emergency closure planned for Herron Avenue Bridge in Pittsburgh
An emergency closure of a bridge in Pittsburgh is planned for Wednesday. The Herron Avenue Bridge, which falls in Polish hill and Lawrenceville, has been deemed 'deficient,' according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit. PRT stated that the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure notified them that the bridge will be closed entirely from Ruthven Street to Liberty Avenue and will remain closed indefinitely. A time for the closure was not provided. For PRT riders, this impacts the North Side, Oakland and South Side routes. The stops at the Herron busway station will be discontinued. For more information on the PRT stops impacted, click here. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Part of Spring Garden Road to close starting June 2; PRT announces temporary route changes
Part of Spring Garden Road in Reserve Township will close starting on June 2, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit has announced temporary route changes to accommodate the closure. The road will close between Ramage Road and Beech Street at 9 a.m., the Department of Public Works says. The closure will last through September. The DPW says the closure is needed for constructing a roadway support, roadway repairs and curb and pavement marking replacement. PRT says its 7-Spring Garden route will be detoured using Mt. Troy Road, Ivory Avenue, Evergreen Road, East Street, Mt. Pleasant Road and Beech Street. Five stops on the route will be temporarily discontinued: INBOUND Spring Garden Road opposite No. 3851 (Stop No. 2863) Spring Garden Road opposite No. 3681 (Stop No. 2864) Spring Garden Road at Beech Street (Stop # 2865) OUTBOUND Spring Garden Road at No. 3681 (Stop No. 2915) Spring Garden Road at No. 3851 (Stop No. 2916) Riders at these stops can use a temporary stop on Beech Street at Spring Garden Road, PRT says. Riders at the affected outbound stops can use a temporary stop on Spring Garden Road opposite Beech Street (Stop No. 2914). If you have any questions, you can contact PRT Customer Service at 412-442-2000, on X at @pghtransitcare, or via live chat at Regular vehicle traffic will follow the same detour, using Spring Garden Avenue, Vinial Street, Troy Hill Road, Lowrie Street, Ley Street, Rialto Street, Pittview Avenue and Mt. Troy Road. People who live in the closure area will have access to their homes at all times, PRT says. Spring Garden Road is used by an average of 1,960 drivers daily, according to PRT. The $409,838 project's primary construction contractor is A. Merante Contracting of West Mifflin. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
