Coming into the home stretch of his three terms as Allegheny County Executive, this quintessential native son is aiming to reshape the region for the next generation.
By focusing too much on innovative transportation options, like Zipcars, ride-sharing and scooters, the city has failed to meet the needs of its low-income residents who rely on public transit the most.
More frequent service in low-income neighborhoods, fewer buses to affluent areas, even fare-free transit, are all on the table as transit agencies try to figure out the future, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.