Pittsburgh Regional Transit minor service changes coming February 22 impacts sev
January 26th, 2026
Pittsburgh Regional Transit adjusts schedules three time each year. The next round of service changes will go into effect on February 22, 2026. Routing changes primarily impact the following (along with some daily trip times): 53-...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit builds upon existing app-based accessibility feature
January 26th, 2026
Last week, Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced a new tool that aims to increase accessibility for riders across Allegheny County through access to new, on-demand features for deaf and hard-of-hearing riders who can now connect instantly...
Outbound/Eastbound transit vehicles will no longer use the Fifth Ave Contraflow
December 18th, 2025
As January 4, 2026, Pittsburgh Regional Transit will permanently "retire" the contraflow bus lane on Fifth Avenue in Oakland. The change impacts nine bus routes including the 54, 61D, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 93, and P3 which currently use...
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week highlights resources available for the 2.3 mi
December 4th, 2025
In Pennsylvania, more than 26% of our 9.1 million licensed drivers are age 65 or older, and the Commonwealth has a myriad driving resources available to assist older Pennsylvanians in reaching their destinations safely – including thoes...
Find a Carpool/Vanpool - Free Ride Matching for Commuters Traveling from East, W
November 21st, 2025
CommuteInfo is an incredibly valuable commuter resource provided by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC). Through their FREE ride-matching service, commuters like you can easily identify travel alternatives to a single-occupant...
Traffic calming project work underway along Terrace & De Soto in Oakland for ped
September 16th, 2025
In response to multiple crashes that resulted in death or serious injury, the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure's Vison Zero team has been working with local stakeholders including University of...
New long-term traffic configuration for northbound I-579/I-279 at Veterans Bridg
September 16th, 2025
A new traffic configuration is in effect from northbound I-579 to northbound I-279. Northbound traffic is now crossed over to use the HOV lanes on the Veterans Bridge resulting in no access to Hazlett Street (Exit 3), Evergreen Rd (...
PennDOT approves use of capital assistance funds for PRT to preserve service and
September 15th, 2025
On Friday night, September 12, 2025, PennDOT approved Pittsburgh Regional Transit's request to use $106.7 million in state capital funds to cover operating expenses and close a projected $100 million budget deficit — effectively avoiding...
New Smart Loading Zones installed on Forbes Avenue in Oakland
August 20th, 2025
Smart loading zones are the City's new way to manage curb space to increase delivery efficiency and decrease congestion and emissions by reducing dwell time. Offering vehicles a 15-minute grace period to park temprarily in these spaces...
ICYMI: Groundbreaking contributions of African American innovators in transporta
April 18th, 2025
In Case You Missed It during #BlackHistoryMonth: Throughout history, African American inventors have made groundbreaking contributions to transportation, shaping the way we travel and commute today. Despite facing significant challenges,...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Proposed Service Reductions & Fare Increases slate
April 2nd, 2025
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is requesting public comment on their proposed 2026 Fare Increases & Service Reductions. Written comments can be submitted online, by mail, by voicemail, or in-person at any of three public hearings to be...
Installation of new Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage underway in Oakland
March 11th, 2025
At a Glance: For the Oakland area, the Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project includes 12 kiosks and 22 directional signs (from a total of 129 signs: 31 kiosks and 98 directional signs city-wide). Installation began in March 2025...
Allegheny County Safety Action Plan: Community input south for Vision Zero plan
February 11th, 2025
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Allegheny County, and the City of Pittsburgh, are furthering their commitment to ending traffic deaths and serious...
New in PA Transit Riders: Real-time service updates/route planning tools via 'my
January 16th, 2025
Shapiro administration continues work on improving customer experience with public transit service in the Commonwealth through implementation of first statewide, real-time public transit service tracker system in the nation. Intelligent...
PRT Bus Line Redesign Update, October 2024: Draft of Proposed Changes to PRT Bus
October 9th, 2024
About the Project: Bus Line Redesign is a unique opportunity to look comprehensively at all of PRT's bus routes. The study will consider where, when, and how people travel in and around the region and recommend updates to bus routes to...
Charles Anderson Bridge ped/bike detours coming after Labor Day in September
June 26th, 2024
At the most recent public meeting on June 24, 2024, City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and PennDOT representatives presented the latest construction timeline, project scope, and more – including updated...