Tag: cost per rider

Oh Joy, Free T Rides on the North Shore Connector

With agreement reached between the Port Authority (PAT) and the Steelers and Rivers Casino to provide free light rail service from the North Shore to

Christopher Wendt February 23, 2012

Senatorial Connector Criticism Gets Lame PAT Response

In a recently released report by Senators Coburn and McCain titled “Summertime Blues”, the North Shore Connector-Pittsburgh’s $529 million “big dig”-was identified as the third

Christopher Wendt August 9, 2010

Pennsylvanian per Rider Subsidy

While passengers who use the Pittsburgh to Harrisburg Amtrak service-known as the Pennsylvanian-are gleeful over the state’s willingness to allocate $3.8 million to keep the

Christopher Wendt April 12, 2013

Airport Corridor Free Rides

The Airport Corridor Transportation Association (ACTA) provides free, on-demand shuttle bus service for employees in the airport corridor area. According to the ACTA, 80,000 riders

Christopher Wendt June 7, 2013

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