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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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

The Pitt News
Port Authority announced last Tuesday that a few more bus lines will operate on the weekend, starting March 15.

Editorial: 93 bus line needed on weekends for Pitt populace

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 23, 2020
Currently, there doesn’t seem to be a plan to add weekend bus service to the 93 bus schedule, but there should be.
Barbara Como, a senior anthropology major, was struck by a Port Authority bus turning from Fifth Avenue onto DeSoto Street on Jan. 18.

Investigation ongoing into Pitt student’s death

By Jon Moss, News Editor • February 18, 2020
The investigation into the mid-January death of a female Pitt student remains ongoing one month after her passing, City police said Monday.
Pitt student dead after being hit by Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue

Pitt student dead after being hit by Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue

By Jon Moss and Janine Faust • January 18, 2020
A Pitt student died after being struck by a Port Authority bus Saturday afternoon.
The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced that it would host a series of public meetings to talk about upcoming projects within the communities that will be affected by them.

Port Authority to host community discussions across county

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • January 16, 2020
The Port Authority of Allegheny County announced that it would host “Public Transit: A Community Discussion,” a series of public meetings to talk about upcoming projects inside of the communities the new programs will affect.
Port Authority is seeking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.

24-hour bus service coming to Oakland

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
Say goodbye to 3 a.m. Uber rides from distant neighborhoods back to your on-campus residence — Port Authority is looking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.
Pitt students can hop on any 61 or 71 bus heading inbound along Fifth Avenue, and they’ll be in Downtown within 15 minutes.

Buses, trains and trams: Pittsburgh public transit guide

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • June 30, 2019
With Oakland parking scarce and few alternatives to get around the City, many Pitt students utilize the public transportation system in Pittsburgh, run by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, to move around.
Bear spray contains capsaicin, the same active ingredient found in pepper spray.

Police: Woman who used bear spray at Pitt also hit two buses

By Jon Moss, News Editor • May 30, 2019
A 28-year old woman who allegedly used bear spray in a Pitt building on May 20 also struck two Port Authority buses on two different days, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
According to a press release, the 71B, 71D, 75 and 83 bus routes will increase frequency of service beginning March 17.

Port Authority to increase service on Oakland routes

By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor • March 6, 2019
Port Authority is taking care of some bus-ness in Oakland.
The interior of a Port Authority bus traveling along Fifth Avenue.

Opinion | Decent, good and chaotic: a glimpse into life on the Port Authority 71C

By Allison Dantinne, Staff Columnist • January 31, 2019
The public bus is an interesting gathering of Pittsburgh’s citizens, a demented family reunion featuring a wild cast of characters all wishing to achieve something and go somewhere.
A Port Authority bus struck a Pitt student on Monday morning. | TPN file photo.

Pitt student hit by Port Authority bus near WPU

By Jon Moss, Senior Staff Writer • December 10, 2018
A female Pitt student was struck by a Port Authority bus near the William Pitt Union in Oakland at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday.
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