Pittsburgh Regional Transit, formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County, is the nation’s 26th largest transit agency. Our 2,600 employees operate, maintain, and support bus, rail, and incline service in the Pittsburgh metro area.

PRT Bus Rapid Transit Project Newshub

Pittsburgh Regional Transit, formerly Port Authority of Allegheny County, is the nation’s 26th largest transit agency. Our 2,600 employees...

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The PRTX Bus Rapid Transit Newshub is your source for University Line news, route change information and related construction updates.

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PRT’s contractor has started building two new PRTX shelters at Steel Plaza Station. The bus station will be located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross streets, adjacent to Mellon Green.

Steel Plaza Shelter Installation to Continue Next Week 

PRT’s contractor has started building two new PRTX shelters at Steel Plaza Station. The bus station will be located on Sixth Avenue between Grant...

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will add two more work locations to the University Line construction project in Oakland this month.

More Work Locations Being Added to University Line Construction 

Additional roadway restoration efforts will continue near Wood Street Station in downtown Pittsburgh over the next two weekends, Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced today.

University Line Construction to Impact Traffic Near Wood Street Station

Additional roadway restoration efforts will continue near Wood Street Station in downtown Pittsburgh over the next two weekends, Pittsburgh...

Next week, PRT’s contractor will start building two new PRTX bus shelters at Steel Plaza Station located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross streets, adjacent to Mellon Green.

Shelter Installation to Begin at Steel Plaza Station Next Week

Next week, PRT’s contractor will start building two new PRTX bus shelters at Steel Plaza Station located on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross...

PRT’s contractor is almost finished installing the new sidewalk and curbs at Wood Street Station.

Sidewalk and Curb Installation to Continue at Wood Street Station

Pittsburgh was one of the first cities to integrate bus rapid transit into the city transit system 

PRT Busways Carry Historic Significance

It might not be widely known, but Pittsburgh was one of the first cities in the U.S. to experiment with the concept of a dedicated bus rapid transit system. The idea of committed bus-only lanes emerged in the 1960’s as part of a broader vision for modernizing Pittsburgh’s transit infrastructure, following the decline of its streetcar network. Pittsburgh needed efficient, reliable public transportation - a tall order thanks to our challenging topography and dense urban layout. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (known as the Port Authority of Allegheny County at that time) sought to create a cost-effective system that could leverage existing bus fleets while offering the speed and reliability of a light rail system.

PRT’s contractor has almost finished installing the new PRTX bus shelter at Ross Street Station located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Ross Street. This will be the first stop for the University Line when buses enter downtown.

Shelter Installation Nearly Complete at Ross Street Station  

PRT’s contractor has almost finished installing the new PRTX bus shelter at Ross Street Station located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Ross...

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will add two new work locations in Oakland next week.

Two New Work Locations Being Added to University Line Construction

PRT’s contractor has started building the first PRTX shelter at Ross Street Station located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Ross Street.

Welcome to the PRTX Bus Rapid Transit Newshub

Steel Plaza Shelter Installation to Continue Next Week

More Work Locations Being Added to University Line Construction

University Line Construction to Impact Traffic Near Wood Street Station

Shelter Installation to Begin at Steel Plaza Station Next Week

Sidewalk and Curb Installation to Continue at Wood Street Station

PRT Busways Carry Historic Significance

Shelter Installation Nearly Complete at Ross Street Station

Two New Work Locations Being Added to University Line Construction

Shelter Installation at Ross Street Station to Continue Next Week

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