Update as of 4:30pm Monday, February 8: Port Authority continues to provide bus and T service this afternoon although snowy roads and slow travel has caused widespread delays throughout the day. Riders should anticipate delays through the afternoon rush hour. Service is being provided on more than 100 bus routes and on the T light rail system. A complete list of routes, along with any detours or service limitations, is posted at portauthority.org. For more service details, read the full release from Port Authority.

Update as of 11:30am Monday, February 8: PennDOT District 11 is providing a winter storm update for the traveling public. Several area roadways remain closed or restricted due to downed trees and utility lines and winter conditions. For a list of roadways that remain closed, click here.

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PennDOT is Prepared for Approaching Winter Storm; Motorists Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel: Drivers Reminded to Pack Emergency Kit

With significant snow accumulations forecast for much of Pennsylvania on Feb. 5 and 6, PennDOT today urged motorists to avoid traveling Friday night through Saturday evening and urged those who must venture out to pack an emergency survival kit.

"Travel during the storm will be extremely risky and motorists really need to ask themselves if their trip is an absolute necessity or if it can be avoided until after the storm has passed," said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Scott Christie, P.E. "The best decision is to avoid unnecessary travel, but if you must go, be sure that your vehicle is prepared and that you have an emergency kit packed."

A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

Read the full release from PennDOT >

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It has come to our attention that on the morning of Wednesday, October 7, many Port Authority bus riders may have received flyers incorrectly detailing changes to bus routes.

These flyers were not authorized by the Port Authority of Allegheny County and contained misinformation regarding proposed changes to Port Authority routes under the Transit Development Plan. Unfortunately, it is believed that the flyers were created and distributed by a handful of disgruntled drivers.

Contrary to the information contained within these flyers, the Port Authority will not be implementing any changes to service until Spring 2010 at the earliest.

All riders are encouraged to visit the Port Authority's Transit Development Plan website for accurate and detailed information regarding proposed changes to the system. The Port Authority is also happy to answer specific questions about the proposed changes by phone at (412) 442-2000 or (412) 231-7007 for TTY service.

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PennDOT pledges $15M for Pittsburgh-area transportation projects

Nearly $15 million for green-minded transportation solutions around the Pittsburgh area is coming from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the agency announced Thursday. Read the full story here.

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The "See a Smaller Shadow" Walk Challenge began January 1, 2010 and runs through February 1, 2010. Interested participants can register online.

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City of Pittsburgh: 2009 Stimulus Funded Projects. Click here for more information.

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For commuting alternatives, we encourage you to register on www.CommuteInfo.org which will connect its registered participants via carpools and vanpools as well as providing information on bike pools and walking pools, Park-N-Ride options and Emergency Ride Home services for registered participants.

Contact OTMA at (412) 687-4505 for assistance with any ridematching questions.

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For information on additional construction in our area, contact the PennDOT Construction Hotline at (412) 429-6035 or visit www.dot.state.pa.us.

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For an opportunity to see the latest traffic conditions via Webcam, access PennDOT Engineering District 11-0 highway traffic cameras.

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Pittsburgh Area Traffic from Traffic.com