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Friday, October 30, 2009

the future as relived in the past

On the 19th of April 2005 the County executive unveiled his 6 point transportation planhttp://www.alleghenycounty.us/news/2005/250419a.asp clearly stating his goal of a Regional transportation authority and the dreaded public-private partnership.

March 15 2006 the Transportation Action team is announcedhttp://www.alleghenycounty.us/news/2006/260315.asp. A stated goal of the team is to focus on the VIABLE next steps for the Chief Executives six point transportation plan. This team is headed by David Hickton recently announced as the front runner for the U.S. Attorney in the Western Region of PA

January 3, 2007 the Chief Executive and Steve Bland announce proposed Port Authority fare and service changes. The first stage is set for a crisis in county transit is set as imminent and drastic service cuts are planned. http://www.alleghenycounty.us/news/2007/270103.asp

June 3, 2007. The first stage is set for a dedicated source of revenue for the mass transit system as lobbying in Harrisburg for a tax is pursuedhttp://www.alleghenycounty.us/news/2007/270603.asp. This becomes a necessary tool for a public-private partnership as a dedicated source of revenue is a stated goal of Veolia VP Ron Hartman.

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