It’s a sad, sad day for the Pittsburgh region.

At his news conference tonight, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato said that the union’s refusal to accept a new contract puts the future of the Port Authority in question because the agency is essentially bankrupt. “There is a very, very strong likelihood that service won’t exist by the end of the year in Allegheny County,” Mr. Onorato said.

If that happens, re-read the headline above and remember who is responsible.