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Topics getting the most attention in Allegheny County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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PRT Funding Squeeze and Bus Line Refresh
PRT is running lean after a $106 million capital waiver to fill its budget gap, and its bus network redesign goes to the PRT board in November — keeping quarter-mile access for 99.4% of riders while expanding job access by over 20%.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026
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Wabash Tunnel and Silver Line Future
Council members pressed PRT on the costly Wabash Tunnel (about $30 million in needed repairs) and the underperforming Silver Line light rail, with discussion of transit-oriented development and municipal zoning changes to support it.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026