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Information on North Shore Connector Construction
Friday, October 27, 2006 (2241 reads)

With construction on the North Shore Connector set to begin in November 2006, Port Authority is providing ways the public can stay informed and obtain construction-related information.

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McCauley Appointed Police Chief
Friday, October 27, 2006 (671 reads)

Stephen McCauley, a 19-year veteran of the Port Authority Police who has been Acting Chief for the past five months, has been promoted to Chief of Police.

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Board Welcomes Eddie Edwards, Jr.
Friday, October 27, 2006 (845 reads)

The Port Authority Board of Directors today welcomed its newest member, Eddie Edwards, Jr., during the Authority’s regularly scheduled October meeting.

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HOV Hours Reduced for Wabash Tunnel
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 (855 reads)

The Wabash Tunnel, a High-Occupancy Vehicle facility connecting West Carson Street with Route 51 via Woodruff Street, will be open an additional two hours per day for solo motorists beginning Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

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October Events to Detour Buses
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (1245 reads)

The following Port Authority bus routes will be detoured due to construction activities and community events:

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T Operations to Change with Shift in Rail Work
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (1610 reads)

Port Authority crews will shift their rail replacement work near South Hills Junction to outbound tracks near the south portal of the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel on Monday, October 23, 2006, causing changes to T operations and some bus detours for approximately three weeks.

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Port Authority Continues to Rack 'n Roll
Monday, October 02, 2006 (1942 reads)

Port Authority has added four bus routes to its Rack ‘n Roll Program, continuing efforts to help make Pittsburgh more bike-friendly and public transportation more convenient.

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UPMC Ads First to Wrap Light Rail Cars
Monday, October 02, 2006 (1539 reads)

$1.1 Million Contract is Largest in Port Authority History

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and Port Authority are partnering in an extensive advertising campaign that will for the first time wrap Port Authority light rail vehicles with ads.

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