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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Partners to Make System More Accessible

Through this collaboration, PRT riders can now access the Aira app for free, connecting them with professional visual interpreters who provide essential real-time support.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2024

Next Phase Pittsburgh's Bus Rapid Project Takes Big Step

The University Line will not only bring more transit, bicycle, and pedestrian amenities and safety but will also serve to improve and revitalize the neighborhoods in which it operates.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2024

Pittsburgh Set to Reopen Red Line

The work completed is among several light-rail infrastructure investments PRT has planned over the next few years totaling more than $150 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2024

Pittsburgh, Flowbird Team to Add Ticket Vending Machines

Flowbird’s Astreo TVMs are designed to streamline the fare payment process, featuring an intuitive LED color touch-screen display, high-capacity ticket vending, and account reload capabilities suitable for busy transit environments.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2024

Pittsburgh Sets Table for New Railcar Procurement

Exactly what the new railcars will look like is still being decided; PRT has formed an internal committee to determine what features and amenities should be included.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2024

Pittsburgh Passes FY25 Capital, Operating Budgets

The operating budget totals $539.3 million, an increase of less than 1% over last year’s budget, reflecting changes in inflation, rising costs in goods, and a labor shortage that is affecting transit agencies across the country.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

Pittsburgh Reveals Agency's First Climate Action Plan

The plan identifies short- and long-term steps PRT can take to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, production of greenhouse gases, and the negative environmental impacts they create.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2024

Pittsburgh Region Transit Taps Consultant for Monongahela Incline Review

Talson Solutions will review recent incline contracts, as well as current procedures and protocols. They will start their work this month.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2024

Pittsburgh Set to Begin Comprehensive Light Rail Project

The agency will combine multiple projects initially intended to be completed separately to streamline operations, maximize efficiency, and minimize disruptions, while enhancing the overall reliability and safety of this critical transit corridor.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2024

Pittsburgh to Examine Reasons for Monongahela Incline Issues

The review will be conducted by an objective third party and overseen by a committee, which will include local stakeholders, including affected business owners.

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