Glass Panel Installation Finished at Downtown PRTX Shelters

Glass Panel Installation Finished at Downtown PRTX Shelters

PRT’s contractor recently completed installation of glass wind panels and overhead canopies at the five new PRTX bus shelters in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Contractors are wrapping up installation of amenities including seating, lighting, next bus arrival screens, emergency phones, and security cameras. Fare vending machines will be installed in early 2026.

There are two styles of the new PRTX stations. Depeding on the available sidewalk space, PRTX shelters have a glass conopy on one or both sides to protect riders from the elemements.

Downtown PRTX stations are expected to open by the end of summer 2025.

Sidewalk Demoliton Underway on Fifth Avenue in Oakland

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

Future PRTX stations within the new 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 -- will be 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 Oakalnd. 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.

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

To learn more about each of the current construction locations, please visit the University Line Newshub at prt-brt-newshub.prezly.com/

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