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PRT begins construction of Phase 2 University Line, with bus station updates and large lane changes coming

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit recently announced the start of construction for Phase 2 of its PRTX “University Line” project, a part of its rapid transit service. Phase 2 includes a massive restructuring of the bus routes running on Forbes and Fifth avenues.

Proposed PRT changes aim to make Oakland a ‘major transit hub’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced the first draft of the Bus Line Redesign at the end of September. Oakland remains a key destination as the agency changes its service.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit to begin University Line project this fall, adjust bus routes to Downtown

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

A new bus line is set to be built on campus. Coined as “The University Line,” the bus route will consist of four electrically powered buses that travel directly from Oakland to Downtown Pittsburgh. Construction...

Funding secured for bus improvement project between Oakland and Downtown

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 12, 2023

Transportation from campus to downtown might become easier in the future, as Pittsburgh Regional Transit received the money needed to begin working on the almost $300 million project to improve bussing...