Parking lot construction nearing completion at Fifth Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street 

Parking Lot Nearing Completion at Fifth Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street 

PRT has created a new parking lot for the future residential parking at Fifth Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street. ​ 

The lot is being constructed for residents only, as their on-street parking will be permanently removed to accommodate the bus lane. When complete, this parking lot will only be available for use by residents who live in the dedicated parking zone. Residents must acquire a parking permit to park in that zone. ​ 

This lot will be completed before on-street parking is removed from the north side of the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue. ​ ​ 

Temporary Roadway Restoration Completed on Forbes Avenue in Uptown

PRT’s contractor recently paved a portion of Forbes Avenue between Jumonville and Brady Streets in Uptown. ​ 

Construction at this location included excavating, relocating utilities, running conduit for station power, and replacing the existing sidewalk, curbs, and accessible ramps. 

The sidewalk on the south side of Forbes Avenue remains closed. Pedestrians can use the crosswalks and sidewalks on the north side of the road. 

This phase of construction is expected to continue through the end of the year. 

Sidewalk restoration continues along Fifth Avenue in Uptown

PRT’s contactor has completed the installation of new underdrain, curbs, and sidewalks on Fifth Avenue at Washington Place. 

Construction fencing has been removed and both travel lanes on Washington Place have reopened. ​ 

PRT’s contractor is expected to complete the first phase of construction along Fifth Avenue between Washington Place and Pride Street by the end of the year. ​ 

Sidewalk Restoration Continues Along Fifth Avenue in Oakland 

PRT’s contractor is continuing to install new sidewalk and curbs along Fifth Avenue in Oakland. Crews have work zones in several locations between North Bellfield Avenue and Darragh Street. ​ 

Construction at these locations included excavating, relocating utilities, running conduit for station power, and replacing the existing sidewalk, curbs, and accessible ramps. 

Most of the construction on the north side of Fifth Avenue in Oakland is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. 

 In future phases, PRT will install five new PRTX Stations along Fifth Avenue in Oakland with transit amenities, traffic signals, and pedestrian safety signals. 

Additionally, the current contraflow bus lane on the south side of Fifth Avenue will be removed and will become a two-way bicycle lane.

Concrete Work to Continue at ​ Schenley Plaza  ​ 

PRT’s contractor has started additional concrete work on Forbes Avenue between Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension. ​ ​ 

 Crews will be working weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather dependent. During work hours, the right southbound lane will be blocked for construction equipment with traffic shifting to the center lane. Traffic will be restored to normal traffic patterns at the conclusion of work each day. ​ 

 Buses will continue to travel and serve stops on Forbes Avenue during the work. While the work zone will be fenced off, the sidewalk behind the work zone, crosswalks, and side streets will remain open. The bike lane will not be accessible during construction. 

 Work in this area is expected to continue for approximately three weeks. ​ ​ 

 In a later phase, the contractor will return to install a new 60-foot PRTX Station with transit amenities, a red bus only travel lane, and traffic and pedestrian safety signals. ​ ​ 

The University Line Corridor

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

 PRT continues 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.