Allegheny County Port Authority

The committee meeting addressed the authorization of a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau Educational Foundation to provide supplemental bus and light rail services for the 2026 NFL draft. Additionally, the committee received a presentation on the bus line refreshment proposal, which aims to improve service frequency, reliability, and network connectivity, and reviewed a ridership report analyzing January data trends for both bus and light rail operations.

The committee reviewed two proposed resolutions. The first involved authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 29, which was recently ratified by its members and covers terms for certain PRT employees. The second resolution sought authorization for PRT to apply for and manage Calendar Year 2026 Operating and Capital Grant Funds to ensure timely application submissions. Additionally, the committee reviewed financial statements for November and December 2025, which included details on operating income, expenses, interest income, advertising revenue, wage and benefit variances, and the status of operating reserves.

The committee discussed the awarding of a bid for SysAid ITSM software for a three-year term to Digital Net Solution LLC. Additionally, the committee reviewed and recommended authorization for agreements with a pool of firms for AIS Technology Consulting Services, covering an initial four-year period with potential extensions and a total not-to-exceed amount of $11,680,000.

The committee reviewed updates on upcoming service changes effective in February, including routing adjustments necessitated by local construction, permanent route updates for specific areas, and modifications to run times and frequencies. Additionally, the committee discussed the PRT Public Art Action Plan and the receipt of a $240,000 grant from the Heinz Foundation. This funding is designated for an 18-month program aimed at the conservation of the existing LRT art collection, the development of foundational program documents, and initiatives to enhance community engagement through public art.

The meeting included the presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent reflection. The board approved the minutes from the January 3, 2026, regular meeting, withholding approval for the annual meeting minutes due to an error in the distributed version. The CEO recognized eight employees as All-Stars for their exemplary actions, including securing a scene after a shooting, providing assistance to Spanish-speaking riders, aiding a disabled rider, saving a coworker from choking, and providing aid to a shooting victim. Key committee reports covered updates on the NFL draft preparation and the Bus Line Refresh initiative, which will involve community feedback before final implementation in 2027. The Performance and Oversight Committee recommended awarding two bids totaling $971,789 and authorized the award of the Berry Street Tunnel Improvements Project contract for $11,693,000. The Finance Committee reported that January operating income was near budget, with lower fare revenue offset by advertising income, and noted total expenses were $4.2 million below budget, while operating reserves stood at $377 million at the end of January. The Technology Committee recommended amending a contract with Verizon Wireless and entering a second amendment to expand coverage to the Mount Washington transit tunnel and extend the agreement term through 2035. The Planning and Stakeholders Relations Committee provided updates on Phase Two of the University Line construction, changes to fare payment on the University Line, and an overview of construction projects planned for 2026 and 2027, noting expected lower rider impact compared to previous years. Ridership calculations and post-pandemic decline information were also reviewed.