The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus drives through Oakland on Sept. 12, 2023.

Opinion | Missing the bus: PRT service changes are isolating entire communities

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • October 5, 2023
On Oct. 1, the cuts to Pittsburgh Regional Transit lines took effect, despite much community opposition. Four of arguably the most popular bus routes — the 71A-Negley, 71C-Point Breeze, 71D-Hamilton and 61D-Murray — no longer go Downtown. Instead, they end in Oakland and turn around.
A PRT bus on Fifth Avenue.

PRT preps for Bus Rapid Transit with changes to Oakland routes

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 27, 2023
Pittsburgh Regional Transit could change several bus routes through Oakland to accommodate the Bus Rapid Transit project, limiting service for some East End commuters and reducing connections to Downtown.
Opinion | A review of Pitt transportation methods

Opinion | A review of Pitt transportation methods

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • August 6, 2022
As someone who grew up in a town where public transportation was not very prevalent and has now used much transportation during my two years at Pitt, here is my take on transportation at Pitt.
A Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue.

Editorial | Port Authority employees should be vaccinated

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 14, 2022
The way to ensure the health of not only Port Authority employees, but also the reliability of public transit, is to make sure the people who have a hand in operating the system are able to do so safely and effectively. Port Authority employees should be vaccinated for themselves and the common good of Pittsburghers.
A Port Authority 54C bus.

Opinion | Thank the bus driver: An ode to CDL drivers and blue-collar work

By Jessica Snyder, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022
As students, we need to acknowledge and change our inherent classism imprinted upon us by our culture. In keeping with the theme of CDL drivers, I think we could start by thanking Port Authority bus drivers.
The student affairs committee of Pitt's Board of Trustees held a public meeting Thursday to discuss and approve a resolution to increase the student security and transportation fee.

Student security and transportation fee to increase for first time in 14 years

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • July 8, 2021
Not only will students see an increase in their fees for activities, wellness and recreation this fall, but there will also be an increase in the student security and transportation fee, following a vote by a Pitt Board of Trustees committee.
Barbara Como, a senior anthropology major, was struck by a Port Authority bus turning from Fifth Avenue onto DeSoto Street on Jan. 18.

Port Authority bus driver pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in student’s death

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • January 11, 2021
The Port Authority bus driver who fatally struck a Pitt student last year pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person on Monday. The driver will serve three years of probation.
Port Authority spokesperson Adam Brandolph said all bus lines that run through Oakland will return to full service on or before Aug. 23.

Transport in the time of COVID-19: How to get around the City safely

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • July 20, 2020
Pitt students can use their student ID card to get free access to buses, light rails and the inclines that travel up and down the steep hills bordering the South Side neighborhoods.
Barbara Como, a senior anthropology major, was struck by a Port Authority bus turning from Fifth Avenue onto DeSoto Street on Jan. 18.

Port Authority bus driver charged months after Pitt student struck, killed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • June 18, 2020
The 33-year-old Port Authority bus driver that struck and killed a Pitt student is facing multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter.
A hospital worker awaits a shuttle outside the UPMC Presbyterian parking garage.

Photos: Oakland, largely emptied

By Kaycee Orwig, Visual Editor • May 1, 2020
Oakland may look a little different than it did two months ago, but its formerly crowded streets are not left completely empty.
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