Port Authority Service Cuts and Fare Hikes
Today, the Port Authority announced their proposal for addressing their funding shortage through significant layoffs, service cuts and fare increases.
Affecting our immediate neighborhood is the proposal to combine the 63B and 68G routes into one (approximately) combined route, P71 Swisshelm Park-Rankin Flyer, while at the same time reducing the number of scheduled runs during the week and significantly reducing the scheduled runs on week-ends.
Additionally, this new route is designated a “premium” route and subject to a higher fare of $4 one way and $160 for a monthly pass.
For those that walk to the bus way, the EBA and EBO would have reduced service, and the EBS would be eliminated.
There will be a period of public comment followed by an all day public hearing for the proposal on August 19, 2010. Details may be found on the Port Authority website: http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/CompanyInfo/Financials/FundingCrisis/tabid/538/Default.aspx