The partial closure of the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway scheduled for this weekend (May 30-June 1) has been canceled.
As a result, the P1 East Busway-All Stops bus route will remain on regular routing and serve all stations this weekend.
Work to demolish Negley Station’s closed pedestrian bridge and staircase will be rescheduled for a later date.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Bus and T Detours for Transit Tunnel Closure This Weekend
The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will be closed for rail maintenance all day Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. During the closure, light rail service and several bus routes will be detoured.
Red and Blue line service will detour in both directions via Allentown, bypassing Station Square. Special rail shuttle service will operate between Station Square, Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore. Riders must transfer from the Red or Blue line to the rail shuttle for Station Square service. Delays of around 10 minutes should be expected due to the detour.
Seven Port Authority bus routes will be detoured inbound via Arlington and Warrington avenues and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel, with minor temporary stop changes resulting from the detour.
All riders using detoured service should allow for extra travel time.
For more information, view our detour notice or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
Red and Blue line service will detour in both directions via Allentown, bypassing Station Square. Special rail shuttle service will operate between Station Square, Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore. Riders must transfer from the Red or Blue line to the rail shuttle for Station Square service. Delays of around 10 minutes should be expected due to the detour.
Seven Port Authority bus routes will be detoured inbound via Arlington and Warrington avenues and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel, with minor temporary stop changes resulting from the detour.
All riders using detoured service should allow for extra travel time.
For more information, view our detour notice or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Port Authority Memorial Day Service
Port Authority of Allegheny County's bus, T and incline service will operate on holiday schedules for Memorial Day, this Monday, May 26.
The Customer Service phone line will hold holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Downtown Service Center will be closed on Memorial Day.
Port Authority's Twitter account (@PGHtransit) will not be staffed on Memorial Day.
Light rail service will operate as two-car trains throughout much of the weekend due to the Pirates home games, and extra T service/subway local service will be added for high-attendance games.
The Customer Service phone line will hold holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Downtown Service Center will be closed on Memorial Day.
Port Authority's Twitter account (@PGHtransit) will not be staffed on Memorial Day.
Light rail service will operate as two-car trains throughout much of the weekend due to the Pirates home games, and extra T service/subway local service will be added for high-attendance games.
Friday, May 16, 2014
West Busway Detour for 28X and G2 This Sunday
Port Authority’s West Busway will be partially closed from 6 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 18 due to a community event for the Special Olympics.
Two bus routes will be affected in both directions: the 28X Airport Flyer service to Bell and Idlewood stations and the G2 West Busway-All Stops service to Bell, Idlewood and Carnegie stations.
Instead of serving those stations, buses will instead serve the following temporary stops located off the Busway:
28X
G2
Riders should allow for extra time when traveling on detoured routes.
For questions, contact Customer Service at 412-442-2000 or for TTY, 412-231-7007.
Two bus routes will be affected in both directions: the 28X Airport Flyer service to Bell and Idlewood stations and the G2 West Busway-All Stops service to Bell, Idlewood and Carnegie stations.
Instead of serving those stations, buses will instead serve the following temporary stops located off the Busway:
28X
| INBOUND | OUTBOUND |
| Anthony at Noblestown | Noblestown at Morange (at Bishop Canevin) |
| Noblestown opp Morange (opp Bishop Canevin) | Chestnut at E. Main |
G2
| INBOUND | OUTBOUND |
| Third at W. Main | Noblestown at Morange (at Bishop Canevin) |
| Mansfield opp Campbell's Run | Jane at Chestnut |
| Mansfield at Chestnut | Mansfield at Campbell's Run (farside at bus shelter) |
| Noblestown opp Morange (opp Bishop Canevin) | Third Main |
Riders should allow for extra time when traveling on detoured routes.
For questions, contact Customer Service at 412-442-2000 or for TTY, 412-231-7007.
Red Line Detour May 17-18
Red Line T service will detour in both directions this weekend so that Port Authority of Allegheny County can conduct rail maintenance in Dormont.
The detour will be in effect all day Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, with regular routing to resume with Monday morning’s commute.
Red Line service will detour via the Overbrook line (along the Blue Line’s routing) between Overbrook Junction/Willow and South Hills Junction. Local rail shuttles will operate between Overbrook Junction and Dormont Junction, bus shuttles between Dormont Junction and Potomac Station and local rail shuttles will operate between Potomac and South Hills Junction.
Riders should allow for extra time when traveling on detoured service.
In some cases, riders may wish to travel in the opposite direction then transfer to service in their intended direction in order to minimize transfers. For example, a rider heading into Downtown from Arlington Stop may wish to ride outbound on the rail shuttle, then transfer once at Overbrook Junction/Willow to inbound Blue Line or detoured Red Line.
For complete information, please view our Detour Notice or the map below, or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
View Red Line Detour for Rail Maintenance: May 17-18, 2014 in a larger map
The detour will be in effect all day Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, with regular routing to resume with Monday morning’s commute.
Red Line service will detour via the Overbrook line (along the Blue Line’s routing) between Overbrook Junction/Willow and South Hills Junction. Local rail shuttles will operate between Overbrook Junction and Dormont Junction, bus shuttles between Dormont Junction and Potomac Station and local rail shuttles will operate between Potomac and South Hills Junction.
Riders should allow for extra time when traveling on detoured service.
In some cases, riders may wish to travel in the opposite direction then transfer to service in their intended direction in order to minimize transfers. For example, a rider heading into Downtown from Arlington Stop may wish to ride outbound on the rail shuttle, then transfer once at Overbrook Junction/Willow to inbound Blue Line or detoured Red Line.
For complete information, please view our Detour Notice or the map below, or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
View Red Line Detour for Rail Maintenance: May 17-18, 2014 in a larger map
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Port Authority Invites Riders to Join Conversation on Future of Public Transportation
Help Port Authority shape the future of transit in our region.
Transit riders and local citizens are invited to share their vision for the future of public transportation by visiting Port Authority’s new community engagement website, Forward Thinking, located at http://paac.mindmixer.com.
Transit riders and local citizens are invited to share their vision for the future of public transportation by visiting Port Authority’s new community engagement website, Forward Thinking, located at http://paac.mindmixer.com.
The
site presents a variety of questions on topics including capital projects,
barriers to transit use, and accessibility for seniors and riders with
disabilities. Participants can share their thoughts or weigh in on ideas
submitted by others.
Also
participating in the site discussion are local officials and Port Authority
leadership, including CEO Ellen McLean, Allegheny County Executive Rich
Fitzgerald and Port Authority Board members Sen. Jim Brewster, Rep. Dom Costa
and John Tague.
The
site will be active through June 13 at minimum. The site launch also coincides with this week’s Urban Land Institute (ULI) advisory
panel on public transportation. The ULI panel will be focusing on strategies
for improving transit, interviewing local officials and stakeholders, and
presenting its recommendations at the end of the week.
Riders
and community members who do not have internet access are invited to share
their vision of a modern public transportation system by mailing their ideas
to:
Port
Authority of Allegheny County
Forward
Thinking
Attn:
Communications Department
345
Sixth Avenue, Floor 3
Pittsburgh
PA 15222
Thursday, May 8, 2014
May 11 Work Near Transit Tunnel to Impact Bus and T
The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will be closed to buses for part of the day Sunday, May 11 so that Port Authority may conduct rail maintenance.
The closure will be in effect from the morning’s start of service until about 1 p.m.
This work has been rescheduled from May 10.
During the closure, affected bus routes will be detoured inbound via Allentown and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel. Riders should allow for extra travel time due to the detour.
T service will still use the tunnel but will single-track in the affected area during this time, with all inbound service using the outbound platforms at South Hills Junction and Station Square. Outbound T service will remain regular route during this time. Delays of around five to eight minutes may occur due to single-tracking.
For more information, please view our Detour Notice or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
The closure will be in effect from the morning’s start of service until about 1 p.m.
This work has been rescheduled from May 10.
During the closure, affected bus routes will be detoured inbound via Allentown and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel. Riders should allow for extra travel time due to the detour.
T service will still use the tunnel but will single-track in the affected area during this time, with all inbound service using the outbound platforms at South Hills Junction and Station Square. Outbound T service will remain regular route during this time. Delays of around five to eight minutes may occur due to single-tracking.
For more information, please view our Detour Notice or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
Friday, May 2, 2014
Sunday Night: Transit Tunnel Closed to Buses; T to Single-Track
The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will be closed to buses from 6 p.m. Sunday until the evening’s end of service so that Port Authority may conduct rail maintenance.
During the closure, a small number of bus routes will be detoured inbound via Allentown and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel. Riders should allow for extra travel time due to the detour.
T service will still use the tunnel but will single-track in the affected area during this time, with all inbound service using the outbound platforms at South Hills Junction and Station Square. Outbound T service will remain regular route during this time. Delays of around five to eight minutes may occur due to single-tracking.
Please note that all Pittsburgh Marathon-related detours will end by around 3 p.m. Sunday and will not overlap with this detour.
For assistance or more information, contact Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
During the closure, a small number of bus routes will be detoured inbound via Allentown and outbound via the Wabash Tunnel. Riders should allow for extra travel time due to the detour.
T service will still use the tunnel but will single-track in the affected area during this time, with all inbound service using the outbound platforms at South Hills Junction and Station Square. Outbound T service will remain regular route during this time. Delays of around five to eight minutes may occur due to single-tracking.
Please note that all Pittsburgh Marathon-related detours will end by around 3 p.m. Sunday and will not overlap with this detour.
For assistance or more information, contact Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Marathon Weekend Transit Information
Port Authority bus service will be extensively detoured this weekend due to street closures for the annual Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and related events. Additionally, extra service and extended hours will be available on the East Busway, West Busway, inclines and light rail system on Sunday morning to assist participants traveling to the marathon start line.
More than 50 Port Authority bus routes will be detoured throughout the city during the full marathon on Sunday, May 4. Detours will begin with start of service and are expected to last until about 3 p.m. All routes will remain on detour until this time regardless of when local streets reopen. During the marathon, riders should anticipate delays and allow for extra time when traveling.
In Downtown, buses will be rerouted to serve stops near Steel Plaza T station, where riders may transfer to the T for free. Additionally, routes normally serving both Squirrel Hill and Oakland will not serve Oakland during the marathon, but a free shuttle will transport riders between the two neighborhoods
On Sunday, light rail service will begin around 4 a.m. and both inclines will open early at 5 a.m. Early morning trips will be added on the East and West busways.
Smaller detours will be in effect in Downtown and on the North Side on Friday and Saturday for marathon set-up and other events, like the 5K race and children’s marathon.
Complete information on detours and extra service is available on our Marathon Information page or by calling Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
More than 50 Port Authority bus routes will be detoured throughout the city during the full marathon on Sunday, May 4. Detours will begin with start of service and are expected to last until about 3 p.m. All routes will remain on detour until this time regardless of when local streets reopen. During the marathon, riders should anticipate delays and allow for extra time when traveling.
In Downtown, buses will be rerouted to serve stops near Steel Plaza T station, where riders may transfer to the T for free. Additionally, routes normally serving both Squirrel Hill and Oakland will not serve Oakland during the marathon, but a free shuttle will transport riders between the two neighborhoods
On Sunday, light rail service will begin around 4 a.m. and both inclines will open early at 5 a.m. Early morning trips will be added on the East and West busways.
Smaller detours will be in effect in Downtown and on the North Side on Friday and Saturday for marathon set-up and other events, like the 5K race and children’s marathon.
Complete information on detours and extra service is available on our Marathon Information page or by calling Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).
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