Pennsylvania

09/08 2016

Voter Registration Deadline Oct 11, 2016. New Txt and Online Access


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Voting information now available by text; 2 million in Pa. aren't registered
Pennsylvania has just launched a voter registration text messaging service. Eligible Pennsylvania citizens can text the word "PA" to "2Vote" (28683) on their smartphones. The user will receive a link that provides direct access to the online voter registration application, voter registration status, polling place locator and link to contacts for county offices and the Department of State. 
The text message link also provides users with important dates and deadlines significant to the Nov. 8 general election. Standard messaging rates may apply.  
 
Know someone who's not registered to vote? Oct. 11 is the deadline to register before the Nov. 8 election, when candidates for president, U.S. senator and other offices will be on the ballot. Pennsylvania now has online registration at www.votespa.com.  
Questions? Call the Allegheny County Elections Division at 412-350-4500. 
Other important deadlines:
•    Nov. 1: Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot 
•    Nov. 4: Last day to return a completed civilian absentee ballot
 

03/13 2013

Port Authority announcing March 16, 2013 Transit Service Changes


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OTMAlogoBelow of the highlights of the March 16 transit service changes that pertain to Oakland.
52L HOMEVILLE LIMITED – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
53L HOMESTEAD PARK FLYER – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Some off-peak trips will enter the Waterfront. New 830am weekday outbound trip.
61A EDGEWOOD/WILKINSBURG VIA FORBES AVENUE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61B BRADDOCK-SWISSVALE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61C McKEESPORT-HOMESTEAD – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
61D MURRAY – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
65 SQUIRREL HILL – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
67 MONROEVILLE – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes. Four new weekday morning inbound short trips between Wilkinsburg, Oakland and Downtown.  Three new weekday outbound short trips between Downtown, Oakland and Wilkinsburg.
Short trips operate between Downtown and Hay Street/Sawyer Way in Wilkinsburg.
Outbound short trips will be signed “67 WILKINS AVENUE-POINT BREEZE, flash “67 TO WILKINSBURG-SAWYER WAY” to avoid confusion with trips operate through to Monroeville
.Two new Saturday and Sunday morning inbound short trips will operate between Wilkinsburg, Oakland and Downtown.
69 TRAFFORD – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
71A NEGLEY – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
71B HIGHLAND PARK – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Revised running times DO NOT reflect the additional travel time associated with the S Highland Avenue Bridge closure.  Expect some delay.
71C POINT BREEZE – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
71D HAMILTON – Revised running times. Departure time changes.
77 PENN HILLS (Baum Boulevard, North Oakland) – Revised running times. Departure time changes. Trip time changes.
For more information please contact Port Authority of Allegheny County customer service at 412-442-2000. TTY (hearing and speech-impaired) 412-231-7007 or visit www.PortAuthority.org