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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2025

Pittsburgh's Board Passes FY2026 Budgets, Preventing Service Cuts

The adoption of the amended budgets follows approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation earlier this month that allowed PRT to use up to $106.7 million in state capital funds to cover operating expenses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Requests OK to Tap Capital Funds to Avoid Service Cuts, Fare Increases

If approved, the move would shift up to $106.7 million in capital funds and allow PRT to use the money to plug a projected $100 million operating budget deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Faces Proposed Cuts, Releases Final Public Comment Report

More than 4,800 riders shared concerns as the agency warns of deep service cuts and fare hikes without urgent state funding support.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2025

Pittsburgh Opens Downtown University Line BRT Stations

The opening of the stations marks a significant milestone in the $291 million project, representing one of the most important public transit infrastructure projects the region has seen in the last decade.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Transit Agencies Approve Contingency Budgets Amid State Funding Uncertainty

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit CEO Urges Lawmakers to Avert Transit Funding Crisis

Pittsburgh Regional Transit faces a funding cliff that could lead to reduced services if the state does not intervene. PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman recently urged local lawmakers to take action.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2025

Pittsburgh PRT Requests Partner for Transit-Oriented Development

Developers are being encouraged to submit their qualifications and concepts for the 2.5-acre site next to Dormont Junction by the end of May. Nearly 100,000 riders use Dormont Junction each year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2025

Pittsburgh Looks to Raise Fares, Cut Service Due to Budget Constraints

If approved by PRT's board next week, the agency would begin soliciting public feedback on March 31 and hold three public hearings in April, May, and June before the board adopts next year's budget, which begins in July.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2025

Pittsburgh Rolls Out New Courtesy Campaign

The campaign features a character with deep local roots — a pickle.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 18, 2024

Biz Briefs: Modeshift, Masabi, STV, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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