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    • Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)

    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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    About Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)

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    345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor
     Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    United States
    http://www.portauthority.org/
    412.566.5500

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    Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) provides public transportation services throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Formerly known as the Port Authority of Allegheny County, PRT went through a rebranding in June 2022. 

    Products and Press Releases

    Pittsburgh Regional Transit
    Management

    PRT unveils first Climate Action Plan

    April 23, 2024
    PRT will be focusing on reducing its production of greenhouse gases and the negative environmental impacts they create.
    PRT
    Infrastructure

    PRT reopens Monongahela Incline after six-week closure

    April 22, 2024
    The incline reopened following installation of new parts and testing; PRT has contracted a firm to conduct an independent review to improve reliability, maintenance and operation...
    PRT
    Infrastructure

    PRT selects consultant for Monongahela Incline review

    April 5, 2024
    Talson Solutions will help to improve the reliability, maintenance and operations of PRT's Monongahela Incline.
    PRT
    Infrastructure

    PRT to invest $150 million during next four years to bolster safety, reliability and longevity of light-rail infrastructure

    March 20, 2024
    The investment will advance maintenance and renewal projects to repair subway tunnel concrete rail foundations, replace light-rail track, grade crossing work and station upgrades...
    PRT
    Infrastructure

    PRT to conduct independent review of Monongahela Incline

    March 13, 2024
    The goal of the review is to better understand the causes of a string of issues that have led to the 154-year-old funicular's closure multiple times during the past year.
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    Management

    Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro raises state share of public transit funding in 2024-2025 budget proposal

    Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
    Jan. 30, 2024
    The 1.75 percent funding increase marks the first time the state share of public transit funding has been raised in more than a decade.
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    Infrastructure

    PRT Monongahela Incline to remain out of service for at least two more weeks

    Jan. 16, 2024
    PRT closed the incline on Jan. 2 following a malfunction that prevented the cars from slowing down and stopping at their predetermined positions at the upper and lower stations...
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    Infrastructure

    Monongahela Incline to remain closed due to several electrical and mechanical issues

    Jan. 4, 2024
    PRT closed the 150-year-old incline at approximately 7 p.m. on Jan. 2 following a malfunction that prevented the cars from slowing down and stopping at their predetermined positions...
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    Infrastructure

    PRT launches NEXTransit Bus Line Redesign Project

    Oct. 23, 2023
    The 21-month-long project will analyze the entire bus system to comprehensively redesign the network for post-pandemic travel patterns to promote ridership, equity and inclusivity...
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    Fare Collection

    PRT completes installation of Masabi's Justride on entire fleet of rail cars

    Sept. 7, 2023
    Justride's mobile ticketing validators will help to deliver smarter ticketing through its open platform on PRT’s network.

    Articles & News

    PRT
    Infrastructure

    PRT'S Monongahela Incline reopens after state inspection

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Feb. 12, 2024
    The Monongahela Incline reopened Feb. 10th after passing state inspection for functionality and safety.
    Management

    FY24 budget approvals for LTD, WeGo and Pittsburgh Regional Transit

    Brandon Lewis
    June 26, 2023
    Funding for the trio of agencies has been approved for FY24, all with different funding opportunities and changes for their respective agencies.
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    Management

    ATU reaches series of agreements with Pittsburgh Regional Transit, TARC and GO Transit

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 21, 2022
    The agreements end strike action at GO Transit and avoid strike action at TARC.
    Pittsburgh Regional Transit
    One of PRT's electric buses; the agency has committed to transitioning its bus fleet to zero emissions by 2045.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Pittsburgh Regional Transit targets 2045 for zero-emissions bus fleet

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 8, 2022
    PRT will only purchase zero-emission buses after 2032 and spend more than $1 billion to make the transition.
    Pittsburgh Regional Transit
    A rendering of the new PRT brand on a bus.
    Management

    Meet Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the new name for the Port Authority of Allegheny County

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    June 10, 2022
    PRT says the name change is more than a new brand, but a better reflection of its services and organizational values.
    Port Authority of Allegheny County
    Port Authority of Allegheny County Red Line trains returned to their full route on the morning of May 24 following repairs to the Sal Mill Run Boulevard Bridge, as well as accelerated work on two rail capital projects.
    Infrastructure

    Pittsburgh’s Red Line reopens following bridge repairs and trackwork

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 24, 2022
    Repairs to the Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge and accelerated track projects have kept the Red Line trains from operating along its full route.
    Port Authority of Allegheny County
    The Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge opened to bus traffic on May 14 and is expected to open to rail traffic at the end of the month following a 14-week closure. [Image credit: Port Authority of Allegheny County]
    Infrastructure

    Buses return to Saw Mill Run Blvd. Bridge

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 17, 2022
    The Port Authority of Allegheny County reopened the bridge to bus traffic on May 14 and expects light-rail vehicles to resume use of the bridge at the end of the month.
    Port Authority of Allegheny County
    Port Authority of Allegheny County expects transit vehicles will be able to run on the Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge by the end of May.
    Management

    Pittsburgh’s Saw Mill Run Blvd Bridge reopening targeted for end of May

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 6, 2022
    The bridge has been closed since early February after a joint on the bridge deck expanded.
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    Safety & Security

    Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge fix estimated to top $2 million; take up to 12 weeks

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 17, 2022
    The 600,000-pound bridge must be lifted back into position and replace components removed to stabilize the bridge after its shift was discovered.
    Port Authority of Allegheny County
    The Port Authority was awarded $8.2 million from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.
    Facilities

    Three Port Authority of Allegheny County projects receive state-awarded grants

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Feb. 11, 2022
    The projects will help reduce both congestion and air pollution and improve transit in the county.

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    Infrastructure

    Construction to begin on PRT’s downtown University Line Sept. 13

    Sept. 1, 2023
    The University Line is PRT’s first BRT project under the new level of service branded as PRTX.
    Management

    PRT ending COVID-19 vaccine requirement

    Aug. 30, 2023
    Employees terminated due to the vaccine requirement will have an opportunity to return to work.
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    Infrastructure

    Condensation buildup triggered emergency brake of PRT’s Monongahela Incline Aug. 11

    Aug. 16, 2023
    The 153-year-old incline, which sees 1,000 riders every weekday and 4,500 riders on weekends, will remain closed until engineers determine a way to allow condensation to dissipate...
    Management

    Hill International begins $18 million project in electrical upgrades at PRT's East Liberty garage

    Hill International
    July 18, 2023
    The scope includes the installation of charging systems for electric buses and electrical and power supply upgrades; the project will support battery-electric charging stations...
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    Infrastructure

    FTA awards $149.9 million construction grant to PRT for new Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT line

    Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
    June 14, 2023
    The Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT project will provide fast, convenient transit for residents and commuters along a heavily congested corridor from downtown Pittsburgh to Oakland...
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Allegheny County awarded $10 million in EPA funding

    Allegheny County
    April 12, 2023
    The funding will go towards replacing all PRT diesel vehicles with zero-emission vehicles.
    Infrastructure

    PRT Board approves $28 million contract to construct first phase of Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT project

    March 27, 2023
    Independence Excavating will begin construction this fall along Fifth, Liberty and Sixth avenues in downtown Pittsburgh, with phase one including the installation of five new ...
    Infrastructure

    PRT Board to consider awarding $28 million construction contract for first phase of Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT project

    March 20, 2023
    The contract would cover Phase One of the BRT project, which includes the downtown area along Fifth, Liberty and Sixth avenues known as the Downtown Loop.
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    PRT will be installing new bus stop signs later this month in downtown Pittsburgh and along the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway.
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    PRT installing new bus stop signs in downtown Pittsburgh and along Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway

    March 14, 2023
    In addition to new PRT branding, the new signs provide riders with more information for a successful journey, including greater reflectivity for increased visibility to riders...