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Port Authority Service Available to Steelers Rally
Monday, January 30, 2006 (258 reads)

Those fans planning to attend today’s 5 p.m. Steelers pep rally at Heinz Field can use regular Port Authority bus service on three routes to travel to and from the event.

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Port Authority Bus, LRV Headsigns Support Steelers
Monday, January 30, 2006 (359 reads)

In support of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl appearance, headsigns on newer Port Authority buses and light rail vehicles (LRVs) will alternate between displaying their regular route designations and the words &Go Steelers& through Super Bowl weekend.

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COMTO- Pittsburgh Offers Scholarships to Students in Need
Monday, January 23, 2006 (287 reads)

The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Conference Of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO-Pittsburgh) is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students in the Pittsburgh area for the 2006-2007 academic school year.

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Port Authority Ridership Hits Three-Year High
Monday, January 23, 2006 (487 reads)

Port Authority provided nearly 70 million rides in 2005, its highest figure in three years and a 2.2 percent increase over 2004 ridership.

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Port Authority, Kingsley Association Mark 20-Year Partnership
Thursday, January 12, 2006 (430 reads)

Elmer McClung was director of Health and Recreation for the Kingsley Association in 1986 when he decided to plant a tree symbolizing eternal life in the parklet across from the Kingsley Center, then located on Penn Circle in East Liberty.

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New Customers Take Notes: Riding Bus 101 In Session
Thursday, January 12, 2006 (310 reads)

If you’re new to Port Authority, or thinking about putting high gas prices behind you by using public transportation, we have a primer that will answer your questions about getting around on the bus or T.

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"Spirit of King" Award Ceremony Honors Utterback, Youngue
Thursday, January 12, 2006 (341 reads)

The late Everett Emory Utterback, Esq. and Dr. Eugene Lloyd Youngue, Jr. were honored as the 2006 recipients of the "Spirit of King" Award during a ceremony today at the Kingsley Center in East Liberty.

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Port Authority to Operate Regular Service on January 16
Thursday, January 12, 2006 (313 reads)

Port Authority will operate regular weekday service on Monday, January 16, 2006, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Mon Incline Closed for Repairs; Bus Service Provided
Tuesday, January 03, 2006 (273 reads)

Port Authority will operate shuttles between the upper and lower stations of the Monongahela Incline until further notice while repairs are made to its computer system.

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