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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A PRT bus at a stop on Forbes Avenue.

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. 
A 61B bus at a stop on Forbes Avenue.

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.
A PRT bus picks up riders at the Fifth Ave and University Place stop in Oakland on the evening of Sept. 12th.

Editorial | The new PRT bus routes are unsustainable

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 9, 2023
The shortened bus routes through Pittsburgh are to the detriment of its residents but we have ways to influence future schedule changes.
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.
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