Dormont group calls for more public transit support from state leaders

As the Pennsylvania State Senate surpasses one week beyond the state’s budget deadline, a group in the South Hills is making sure their voices are heard in Harrisburg.

A group of residents met in Dormont on Monday for a rally to request more support for public transit from the state legislature.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit recently approved next year’s operating budget, which includes a $100 million deficit due to state funding cuts. Demonstrators say that unless the funding is increased, PRT’s budget cuts will affect commuters across the South Hills…

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