Port Authority Scores Big at Annual Telly Awards

Port Authority was recently presented an award for its new ConnectCard video during the 35th annual Telly Awards. The 60-second video, produced for Port Authority by Wrecking Crew Media, featured the Pirate Parrot riding the T and using his ConnectCard to get to the ballpark.

Port Authority ran the video as part of its year-long sponsorship with the Pittsburgh Pirates to promote the ConnectCard. Port Authority and the Pirates have partnered on a number of promotions since the ConnectCard was launched, including this season's Connect and Save promotion.

The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs. For more information, visit TellyAwards.com.

Watch the award-winning video.

Reminder: Schedule Changes Go Into Effect Sunday

Service for approximately 11 bus and light rail routes will be adjusted effective Sunday, June 15, 2014. Port Authority of Allegheny County routinely adjusts schedules four times per year.

Major adjustments include an overall increase in weekend service on the light rail system. Port Authority’s Subway Local limited service will be eliminated in favor of increased weekend frequency on the Red and Blue lines. An additional late-night weekday trip will also be added on Red Line.

Adjustments are based on data, such as passenger counts by stop and time, as well as feedback from operators and riders. Port Authority intends to make further system improvements later this year as additional operating funding goes into effect.

For more information on the adjustments, including links to new schedules, visit our Service Changes page.

Take Transit to the Three Rivers Arts Festival

It's easy to visit the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival using public transportation. Port Authority of Allegheny County's light rail and bus service connects Downtown Pittsburgh to communities throughout the region.

Most Arts Festival activities are located just steps from Port Authority's Gateway Station light rail station and a short walk from numerous Downtown bus routes.

For help in planning a transit trip, visit PortAuthority.org, use Google Maps or contact Port Authority Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).

Occasional riders and visitors are encouraged to use Port Authority's fare card system, ConnectCard, for the quickest, most secure and most convenient way to pay their transit fare.

ConnectCards with stored cash value are available for purchase at Port Authority's Downtown Service Center, most area Giant Eagle locations and other selected retailers. A one-way trip to Downtown is $2.50 from city neighborhoods and adjacent suburbs, or $3.75 from outer suburbs.

Once you have a card, it never expires and can be reloaded at any ConnectCard machine in addition to retail locations.

Calendar week passes and 10-trip blocks are available on ConnecTix, limited-use paper cards that are sold from ConnectCard machines.

For more details, view a map and list of all ConnectCard and ConnecTix locations.

Special fares are also available for seniors, riders with disabilities and children. Learn more.

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).

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.

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

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).

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).

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).

Port Authority's 50th Anniversary Bus & T Wraps

Port Authority celebrates the past but looks to the future of transit in Allegheny County.  Step back in time and ride on one of our Anniversary Bus or T's. #50yrsPGHTransit



Easter Weekend Service Information

Port Authority of Allegheny County's bus, T and incline service will follow regular weekday schedules on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday), but the Downtown Service Center on Smithfield Street will be closed in observance of the holiday.

The Customer Service phone line will be open Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Saturday and Easter Sunday, the Customer Service phone line will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and transit service will follow Saturday and Sunday schedules, respectively. 

Port Authority's Twitter account will not be staffed on Good Friday.

Port Authority Celebrates 50 years by Connecting Riders to Goodies during Morning Rush

On Thursday morning, March 27th, Port Authority commemorates the past 50 years while looking to the future of Pittsburgh public transit.  Celebrate with us beginning at 7:30 am and join the Authority’s friends at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as they distribute small tokens of our appreciation to riders at Steel Plaza, Gateway and North Side T Stations.*

Panera Bread will kick things off at Gateway Station distributing goodies to morning commuters on Thursday, March 27th.  On Friday morning, Brueggers’ Bagels greets riders with free takeaways at Steel Plaza and Wood Street T Stations and on Tuesday, April 1st, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review will be at the North Side T Station with more freebies to wrap things up.*

 

Stay tuned to 91.3 WYEP for more information and upcoming events surrounding Port Authority’s 50th! 

*One per customer, while supplies last.

 

Clocks Change on Sunday

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend as clocks set forward one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m.

If you're a late night rider, please be advised that Port Authority service and schedules will remain on Standard Time until service ends that night.

Then when Port Authority service resumes later Sunday morning, we'll be on Daylight Saving Time.

Presidents Day Service Information

Port Authority of Allegheny County will provide regular weekday bus, light rail and incline service on Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 17).

The Authority’s Downtown Service Center on Smithfield Street will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. Additionally, the Authority's Twitter account, @PGHTransit, will not be staffed Monday.

The Customer Service phone line will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the holiday. Dial 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007) for assistance.

CANCELED: Weekend Transit Tunnel Closure & Detours

This weekend’s planned closure of the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel is canceled due to the weather forecast.

Light rail and buses that use the tunnel will operate on regular route.

A new date for the tunnel closure and detour will be announced at a later time.

Jan. 24-26 Transit Tunnel Closure & Detours

Port Authority’s light rail system and several bus routes will detour all weekend starting at 9 p.m. Friday, January 24 due to continuing ventilation system work in the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel.

During the closure, Red Line and Blue Line service will be routed over the former Allentown Line in both directions. Due to the detour, Red Line and Blue Line cars will be unable to serve Station Square, so a rail shuttle will operate between Station Square and First Avenue Station to help riders connect to and from Station Square. Subway Local service will also operate on Saturday and Sunday, but will not serve South Hills Junction.

Buses that normally use the tunnel will also be detoured. Riders using detoured bus and light rail service should allow for extra travel time.

Regular service is expected to be restored by Monday morning.

This detour is subject to postponement due to weather. Port Authority will issue an updated release if the work is postponed or canceled.

For more information, please view the Detour Notice or call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).

Martin Luther King Day Service Information

Port Authority of Allegheny County’s bus, light rail and incline service will operate on regular weekday schedules on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20).

The Downtown Service Center on Smithfield Street will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday.

The Customer Service phone line will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Authority's Twitter account (@PGHtransit) won't be staffed on the holiday.

New Year's Service Information

Riders planning to use Port Authority service on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day should be aware of the following service details. For assistance, please call Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).

Tuesday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve
Service will operate on weekday schedules.

Riders who intend to use public transportation to attend Highmark First Night Pittsburgh should plan ahead and check transit schedules, as not all routes offer service after midnight.

Additionally, more than 20 bus routes will be detoured in Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore due to street closures related to Highmark First Night Pittsburgh events. Detours begin at around 10 a.m. and will be in effect through the end of service that night. Allow for extra time when using detoured service.

View information on primary New Year's Eve detour. | View information on parade detour (in effect 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

From 4 p.m. until end of service on New Year's Eve, children under 12 can ride for free when accompanied by an adult wearing a Highmark First Night Pittsburgh button. The adult must pay fare or use a valid fare instrument, and please note that the standard fare policy of children under 6 riding for free at all times will still be in effect.   

On New Year’s Eve, the Downtown Service Center will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Port Authority’s Customer Service phone line will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Port Authority’s Twitter account will not be staffed.

Wednesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day

Service will use holiday schedules. This includes a reduced schedule on the light rail system. View T schedule for New Year’s Day. (PDF)

The Downtown Service Center will be closed and Port Authority’s Customer Service phone line will be open holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Port Authority’s Twitter account will not be staffed.

Christmas Week Service Information

Port Authority riders should be advised of the following service information for Christmas week. For questions or assistance, dial Customer Service at 412-442-2000 (TTY 412-231-7007).

Tuesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve

Service will operate on weekday schedules and the Downtown Service Center will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).  

The Downtown Service Center will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Port Authority’s Customer Service phone line will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Port Authority’s Twitter account will not be staffed.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day

Service will use holiday schedules. This includes a reduced schedule on the light rail system. View T schedule (PDF).
The Downtown Service Center will be closed and Port Authority’s Customer Service phone line will be open holiday hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Port Authority’s Twitter account will not be staffed.

Thursday, Dec. 26

Port Authority’s Twitter account will not be staffed today. All other transit services and Customer Service outlets will operate on regular weekday schedules and hours.

Apple Sale at Gateway Station on Dec. 19