Downtown PRTX Stations to Open Sunday, July 27th

Downtown PRX Stations to Open Sunday

PRT will be opening the five new PRTX stations at the start of service on Sunday, July 27th. The downtown station locations are as follows:

Downtown stations will have an emergency phone, security camera(s), seating, lighting and new wayfinding signage. Additionally, ticket vending machines will be installed in four of the five downtown stations in early 2026.

In addition to the five new stations, there are two new safety improvement sites at:

Both locations have newly expanded sidewalks with granite curbs and ADA accessible ramps, improving the safety and accessibility along the corridor.

Establishing final activation for the emergency phones and security cameras will occur in the coming weeks. Routes 61A Braddock, 61B Braddock Swissvale, 61C McKeesport, 71B Highland Park, G2 West Busway and P1 East Busway will service the new stations.

Sidewalk Installation to begin at Schenley Plaza ​ Next Week

PRT’s contractor has recently installed underground electrical conduit for the future PRTX station on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and and Schenley Drive Extension.

Crews will finish new curbs and pour new concrete sidewalks next week at this location.

Paving on Forbes avenue is scheduled for Friday and Saturday August 1 and 2 as well as, Saturday August 8. Details including work hours are still being finalized.

PRT’s contractor will return at a later date to install a new 60-foot PRTX station at Schenley Plaza.

Paving and line striping on Forbes Avenue will complete this phase of construction on Forbes Avenue in Oakland.

Future phases of construction along Forbes Avenue will include new bus shelters with transit amenities, modernized intersections, and red bus only lanes.

Sidewalk Demolition to Continue on Fifth Avenue in Oakland

Sidewalk demolition is underway at several locations along Fifth Avenue in Oakland.

After excavation, utilities including water, sewer and electrical can be relocated or upgraded since PRT will not build on top of the underground infrastructure. ​ PRT’s contractors will also set utility connections for future station amenities.

Future PRTX stations within the work zone are:

Pedestrian access is being maintained on both sides of Fifth Avenue except for a small area at Fifth Avenue and Chesterfield Road.

The majority of bus stops within the new work zone remain available to accommodate riders, but may be moved a few feet to the left or right of the existing stop. Two bus stops – Fifth Avenue at Thackery and Fifth Avenue at University Place – is combined into one new temporary stop between the existing stops.

This phase of construction on Fifth Avenue is expected to be completed in fall 2025.

Utility Relocation to Continue in Uptown and Oakland

PRT’s contractor is relocating water and drainage infrastructure in Uptown and Oakland. Crews are working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to relocate several catch basins and fire hydrants.

This work will require a partial lane closure providing access to the manhole and/or catch basin on or near the curb. Traffic restrictions will change as the work progresses and moves from side to side within the zone. Lane restrictions will be removed each night.

The University Line Corridor

When construction for the University Line is complete, there will be 24 PRTX stations throughout Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland.

PRT has continued to work closely with stakeholders including community groups, universities, businesses and other impacted groups during construction.

PRTX stations will have new shelters with upgraded amenities, including next bus arrival screens, fare vending machines, seating, lighting, emergency phones and security cameras.

For questions or concerns, please contact brt@rideprt.org or 412-442-2000.