PRT receives additional $8mil from federal ASAP Program to make accessibility im
May 31st, 2024
On May 28, 2024, the Federal Trnasit Administration (FTA) announced that eight transit systems – including Pittsburgh Regional Transit in Allegheny County – will receive a share of $343 million in funding to help make our nation's...
Paving & milling operations on 5/29 & 5/30 will close portions of S Craig, Bound
May 28th, 2024
Paving operations on Wednesday, May 29, will close South Craig Street between Fifth & Forbes as well as Boundary Street between Hammerchlag & the railroad crossing under Forbes.   Milling operations on Thursday, May 30, will...
Next round of Pittsburgh Regional Transit service adjustments in effect June 16
May 21st, 2024
On June 16, 2024, slight modifications to nearly 45 bus routes and the temporary closure of the Red Line highlight Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s next round of service adjustments. Most service adjustments include some weekday/weekend trip...
Adaptive POGOH Launch Event on June 7: Test ride the new fleet of accessible cyc
May 20th, 2024
Adaptive cycles are coming to the POGOH fleet! Join POGOH for a celebratory launch of the Adaptive POGOH fleet of seven unique, accessible cycles available for rent along Pittsburgh's Eliza Furnace Trail. Lunch will be provided at the...
Discounted public transit fares for more than 130,000 county residents who are S
May 20th, 2024
Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, and the county's Department of Human Services today unveiled Allegheny GO, the permanent program to offer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries discounted public...
PRT Service Changes Effective October 1 include 61D, 71A, 71C & 71D now terminat
October 2nd, 2023
PRT service changes in advance of BRT construction impacting downtown, Uptown, and Oakland, are in effect as of 10/1 with the 61D, 71A, 71C, and 71D terminating in Oakland—no longer serving Uptown or Downtown. 61D-Murray, renamed 61D-...
Grab Your Bus Pass, Bike, or Walking Shoes: 'National Week Without Driving' Chal
September 29th, 2023
The National Week Without Driving is October 2-8 aiming to help us all better understand the barriers faced by those without cars. Join your community by ditching your car and taking part this week by choosing to ride transit, walk, or...
How Walkable is Your Community? Use this Walkability Checklist during Pedestrian
September 29th, 2023
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, so... How walkable is your community? Find out by using this checklist from Partnership for a Walkable America, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S....
Modern, safe, reliable access to passenger rail is expanding in Western PA
September 29th, 2023
PennDOT has finalized an agreement with Norfolk Southern Corporation to expand passenger rail service on the Pennsylvanian Amtrak line in Western Pennsylvania providing more Pennsylvanians with access to modern, safe, reliable...
University of Pittsburgh BioForge Biomanufacturing Center approved to begin cons
September 26th, 2023
  University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees approved construction with a June 12, 2023, vote to approve the initial $120 million construction of the core and shell of the BioForge Biomanufacturing Center. In a separate vote...
PRT officially launches mobile ticketing across entire network with completion o
September 10th, 2023
With the installation of mobile ticketing validators on rail cars complete, the simple, convenient, and easy-to-use fare payment option is now available throughout the Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s entire system. Powered by Masabi, the...
PRT to host meeting to review Oct 1, 2023 service changes particularly impacting
September 5th, 2023
Transit Advisory: Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will host a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, to explain and answer any questions about the upcoming service adjustments, particularly the changes to the 61- & 71-series...
PA leadership reminds riders/drivers to practice safety when sharing the road
May 18th, 2023
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more...
Bike to Work Week 2023: PennDOT discusses benefits of biking and encourages bicy
May 17th, 2023
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), along with York County Officials, held an event today to encourage safe behaviors for bicyclists and drivers as part of National...
Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge to immediately close to vehicular traffic today
February 1st, 2023
The City of Pittsburgh has announced that – in anticipation of necessary repairs – the Charles Anderson Bridge will close today to vehicular traffic, effective immediately. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and...
Public Comment Period & Hearing: Bus Rapid Transit-related Major Service Changes
January 17th, 2023
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has provided notice of a public hearing and comment period for the Downtown-Uptown-Oakland Bus Rapid Transit Project and five related major service changes proposed for implementation as early as June 2023...