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...

An overview of current construction locations in Downtown Pittsburgh

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PRT's contractor has seven major work zones in downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations (highlighted in green) and the other two locations are safety improvement zones (highlighted in blue).

Construction Locations for The University Line

PRT's contractor has seven major work zones in downtown Pittsburgh. Five of the locations will be PRTX stations (highlighted in green) and the...

Fifth Avenue (between Ross Street and Sixth Avenue)

Ross Street Station

PRT’s contractor installed a new bus shelter at Ross Street PRTX Station at the end of February. The Station is located on Fifth Avenue between Ross Street and Sixth Avenue (adjacent to BNY Mellon Service Center).

Fifth Avenue (between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place)

William Penn Place Station

In Spring/Summer 2025, PRT’s contractor will install a 30-foot bus shelter with an ADA compliant loading zone.

Fifth Avenue (between Market Street and Liberty Avenue)

Market Square Station

In Spring/Summer 2025, PRT’s contractor will resume construction activities on Fifth Avenue between Liberty Avenue and Market Street to build Market Square PRTX Station.

Sixth Avenue (between Wood Street and Liberty Avenue)

Wood Street Station

PRT’s contractor recently established a new work zone on Sixth Avenue between Wood Street and Liberty Avenue, adjacent to the K&L Gates building to construct Wood Street PRTX Station.

Sixth Avenue (between Grant Street and Ross Street)

Steel Plaza Station

PRT’s contractor recently began shelter installation on Sixth Avenue between Grant and Ross Streets (adjacent to Mellon Green) for Steel Plaza PRTX Station. After shelter installation is complete, the contactor will reduce the size of the fence and reopen the sidewalk.

Sixth Avenue (between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place)

Safety Improvement Site

In Spring/Summer 2025, PRT’s contractor will complete roadway restoration on Sixth Avenue between Smithfield Street and William Penn Place.

Sixth Avenue (between Fifth Avenue and Diamond Street)

Over the past year, PRT’s contractor relocated water and drainage infrastructure, installed a new and expanded sidewalk, new curb and accessible ramps.

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