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Public commenters urge council to protect transit access and raise policing and safety concerns
Summary
Multiple members of the public used the March 25 council public-comment period to press officials on transit service reductions affecting seniors and people with disabilities, describe a police use-of-force incident in neighboring McKeesport, and call for investigations or action.
Several speakers during public comment at the March 25 meeting urged City Council to act on transit service cuts and accessibility concerns, and raised policing and public-safety issues. Comments covered alleged service reductions by the Port Authority, the impact on seniors and disabled residents, neighborhood safety incidents and a request for investigations into alleged misconduct.
Bernadette, who identified herself as concerned about Port Authority service changes, said proposed cuts are "targeted towards seniors and disabled" residents in neighborhoods…
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