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February 29, 2024 - Greensburg, PA

Shapiro Administration, Local Leaders Highlight How Governor's Proposal to Invest in Public Transit Would Help Westmoreland County, Public Comment Encouraged on Local Transit Development

At an event in Greensburg, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll with officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority (WCTA) and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce highlighted how Governor Shapiro's budget proposal to invest in transit agencies is a commonsense way to create good-paying jobs, spur economic development, and help Pennsylvanians reach their destinations safely.

The Governor's Budget proposes an additional $282 million investment for transit - the first of its kind in over a decade. This would be achieved with an additional 1.75 percent of the Pennsylvania Sales Tax being deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund. The proposal would invest an additional $955,084 in WCTA in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The officials also encouraged the public to share feedback on the authority's draft Transit Development Plan - a strategic blueprint for improvements to transit service for Westmoreland County - through March 22, 2024.

List of Speakers
Frank Tosto, Chairman Westmoreland County Transit Authority Board
Mike Carroll, Secretary PennDOT
Alan Blahovec, Executive Director, Westmoreland County Transit Authority
Dan DeBone, President and CEO Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce



Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Frank Tosto, Chairman, Westmoreland County Transit Authority Board, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Frank Tosto, Chairman, Westmoreland County Transit Authority Board, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Mike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOT, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Alan Blahovec, Executive Director, Westmoreland County Transit Authority, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Alan Blahovec, Executive Director, Westmoreland County Transit Authority, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Dan DeBone, President & CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Dan DeBone, President & CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is Dan DeBone, President & CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, delivering remarks during the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined officials from the Westmoreland County Transit Authority and Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Governor Shapiro's public transit investment proposal would help Westmoreland County residents. Pictured here is a moment from the event.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24526_dot_westmorelandTransit_JP_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>