Another Misadventure at the Port Authority

After launching a series of expensive, underperforming projects and mismanaging itself into one of the least efficient mass transit systems in the country, the Port Authority of Allegheny County has now further expanded its mission to include real estate development. Though its primary—and should be exclusive—function is to provide mass transit services through bus, light rail, and para-transit (ACCESS), the Authority had already stretched its reach by building parking garages, operating automobile-only tunnels, and now plans to sponsor and guide high density development on its properties and adjacent areas, including those near the light rail stations in the South Hills. Continue