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Station Square developers contest concerns

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Station Square casino developers yesterday used a video simulation to argue to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board members that concerns about traffic jams are overblown.

"Images of cars, buses and trolleys flowed smoothly on Carson Street and the Smithfield Street Bridge in their presentation.

"…Representatives of Station Square owner Forest City Enterprises appeared before the board yesterday to defend their traffic plan.

"It was their last chance to provide testimony to the board before Dec. 20, when five casino licenses are to be awarded, including one for a Pittsburgh site.

"…The revised plan includes an expanded study of traffic flow showing Friday night traffic patterns and the video representation of rush-hour traffic from the West End through Downtown and South Side…"

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