PennDOT approved Pittsburgh Regional Transit's request to use up to $106.7 million in state capital funds to prevent service cuts and fare increases.

In a news release on Friday, PRT said the money will be used to cover operating expenses, prevent "drastic" service cuts and fare increases for the next two years. The agency said in the news release that the money will allow it to close a projected $100 million budget deficit for 2026, avoiding a 35 percent service reduction and a 9 percent fare hike next year.

PRT said in the news release that while "some" capital projects will be delayed, no "safety-critical work" will be initiated. The agency added that it will present a resolution to its board this month to amend its budgets in line with Friday's approval.

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