The Allegheny County Port Authority is planning to make changes to its services in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Public input is essential to making sure that all riders? needs are considered during the process. You can review and comment on the proposed changes at the authority’s Transit Development Plan Web site: http://tdp.portauthority.org/paac/

Please also consider attending one of these two upcoming public forums, including one that will specifically address how the proposed changes will affect the Greenfield, Hazelwood and Squirrel Hill communities.

On Monday, June 8, the Port Authority will host a general open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall, Connolly Ballroom, 4227 Fifth Ave.

On Thursday, June 25, my office, in conjunction with other local elected officials, will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. at Greenfield Elementary School, 1 Alger St. Port Authority representatives will be in attendance to answer questions about potential impacts on our community.

If you have a question about this or any state-related concern, please contact my office at 412-422-1774.