Paving Operations Move to Oakland
November 6, 2026
.jpg "Crews pave the former counterflow lane along Fifth Avenue in Oakland this week")
Milling and paving of the former counterflow lane along Fifth Avenue began this week in preparation for the conversion to the future bi-directional bike lane.
Milling operations began overnight on Monday, with paving of the bike lane and adjacent lane started Tuesday evening. Crews also milled and paved the intersections on the south (left) side of Fifth Avenue at Craft Avenue, Halket Street, McKee Place, Meyran Avenue, Atwood Street, Oakland Avenue, Bouquet Street, and Bigelow Boulevard. Permanent crosswalk and traffic markings will be applied following the paving.
Work is scheduled to occur overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Saturday, November 7. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Flaggers will be at each active construction zone.
Bus Shelter Installation Update
.jpg "Bus shelter components are installed at the Bigelow Station on Forbes Avenue at Schenley Drive")
Crews continue to install bus shelter frames and components along with station amenities throughout the University Line in Oakland and Uptown.
Once frames are erected, crews will then install components such as roof glass, gutters, wind screens, and light fixtures. Electricians will install conduits and wiring for security cameras, emergency phones, and next bus arrival screens. Amenities such as security cameras, emergency phones, seating, and bike racks are also being installed.
On Forbes Avenue, station frames have been installed at:
- Uptown West Station at Forbes Avenue and McAnulty Street (Duquesne University);
- Pride Station at Forbes Avenue and Pride Street;
- Jumonville Station at Forbes Avenue and Jumonville Street;
- SoHo Station at Forbes Avenue past Moultrie Street;
- West Oakland Station at Forbes Avenue past Craft Avenue;
- McKee Place at Forbes and McKee Place;
- Central Oakland Station at Forbes Avenue and S. Bouquet Street; and
- Bigelow Station at Forbes Avenue and Schenley Drive.
On Fifth Avenue, station frames have been installed at:
- Tennyson Station at Fifth Avenue and Tennyson Street;
- Chesterfield Station at Fifth Avenue and Chesterfield Road;
- SoHo Station at Fifth Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street;
- Jumonville Station at Fifth Avenue and Wyandotte Street;
- Uptown Central Station at Fifth Avenue and Dinwiddie Street;
- Uptown West Station at Fifth Avenue and Washington Place.
Atwood Station on Fifth Avenue across from Atwood Street will remain and receive technology upgrades.
The last four stations to be erected are:
- Uptown Central Station at Forbes Avenue and Miltenberger Street;
- Bigelow Station at Fifth Avenue and University Place;
- West Oakland Station at Fifth Avenue and Craft Avenue; and
- Pride Street Station at Fifth Avenue and Pride Street.
A total of 19 new PRTX stations will be installed at both inbound and outbound bus stops along the University Line corridor. While construction is underway, riders must continue using the existing bus stops until the new shelters are fully completed and open for service.
The University Line Corridor
.png "Map of 24 PRTX stations along the University Line corridor")
Map of 24 PRTX stations along 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.
Thank you for your continued support of this project.