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    • Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)

    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    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

    Aira
    PRT now offers new visual interpreting service in partnership with Aira to enable blind and low-vision riders to stay informed with access to transit information on the go.
    Passenger Info

    PRT now offers new visual interpreting service, in partnership with Aira

    Nov. 15, 2024
    The new service will enable blind and low-vision riders to stay informed with access to transit information on the go.
    Pittsburgh Regional Transit
    The University Line Phase two project includes 18 new transit stations located along six miles of dedicated bus-only lanes, two miles of protected bike lanes and community amenities.
    Infrastructure

    PRT signs $99.8 million construction contract for Phase II of University Line

    Oct. 28, 2024
    Phase two includes 18 new transit stations located along six miles of dedicated bus-only lanes, two miles of protected bike lanes and community amenities.
    Pittsburgh Regional Transit
    PRT seeks public input on draft bus network plans.
    Infrastructure

    PRT’s first draft for Bus Line Redesign project promotes better access to public transit

    Oct. 1, 2024
    The new design will feature a restructured bus service to offer a more effective and efficient network designed for the Allegheny County.
    PRT
    PRT to resume Red Line services Sept. 1.
    Maintenance

    PRT to resume Red Line services Sept. 1

    Aug. 29, 2024
    The Red Line has been closed since June 16 for several safety-critical maintenance projects, as contractors replaced several thousand feet of light-rail track and reconstructed...
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    Maintenance

    PRT to close multiple Blue Line stations for rail maintenance

    Aug. 22, 2024
    The closures will allow crews to apply an epoxy coating that seals the concrete, preventing water from seeping into the concrete platforms.
    FlowBird
    PRT to launch Flowbird Fare Payment System.
    Fare Collection Equipment

    PRT to launch Flowbird Fare Payment System

    Flowbird Transportation Intelligence
    Aug. 19, 2024
    The new Astreo TVMs are scheduled to be operational in 2025.
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    Vehicles

    PRT Board takes first steps in procurement of rail car replacement project

    July 29, 2024
    The agency has submitted a letter of interest to the Build America Bureau for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Investment Act program to help cover the cost of the...
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    Maintenance

    PRT marks milestone in Red Line maintenance project

    July 16, 2024
    The completion of rail replacement work on the Red Line maintains PRT's efforts to remain on track to be finished with the project by the end of August.
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    Safety & Security

    PRT to close Red Line through August to complete safety-critical construction projects

    June 14, 2024
    The projects include replacing more than 10,000 feet of light-rail track and reconstructing four grade crossings in Castle Shannon, Mt. Lebanon, Dormont and the Beechview neighborhood...
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    Management

    PRT Board approves FY25 operating and capital budgets

    May 29, 2024
    PRT's operating budget reflects challenges shared by other transit operators, while its capital budget continues investments in key projects.

    Articles & News

    Valley Metro
    Fare Collection

    Fare collection updates: Monterey-Salinas Transit, PRT, Valley Metro

    Brandon Lewis
    July 30, 2024
    MST in Monterey County, Calif., PRT in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Valley Metro in Phoenix, Ariz., are looking to make it easier for riders to pay for using their respective transit...
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    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.
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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.
    Port Authority of Allegheny County
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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.

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    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.
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...