Proposed bill would change W. Pa. Port Authority PITTSBURGH (AP) — Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati says the Port Authority of Allegheny County needs to be reformed. Scarnati, R-Jefferson, says in a statement Friday that he plans to introduce legislation that will give oversight of the transportation system to a mix of state and local officials. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald currently appoints all nine board members. Fitzgerald didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The Port Authority has 2,400 employees who operate and maintain bus, light rail, and ... Read More