Allegheny County’s transition to electric buses depends on finding more money
As bouts of extreme weather show the urgent threat of climate change, the Port Authority of Allegheny County looks to a future without fossil fuels.
14 Sep 2021
Port Authority gets $99.95M for Bus Rapid Transit linking Downtown and Oakland
The BRT would provide faster, more reliable and cost-effective bus services via dedicated lanes.
02 Jun 2020
400 PAT buses now have free Wi-Fi. The rest of the fleet will have it soon.
How good is the service? It's talk-to-your-friends fast. But not quite watch-a-movie-in-HD fast.
17 Dec 2019
New online portal A to B helps county residents find the right transport options
A 10-minute survey can lead users to the right services for transportation needs.
02 Jul 2019
Coming soon: Paying via smartphone app to ride public transit in Allegheny County
Port Authority representatives stress that the new smartphone app will not replace cash and ConnectCards.
05 Jun 2019
How the Port Authority is using transit to encourage development
“We need to think about what happens around our stations ... we can’t just slap the infrastructure down and call it a day."
09 May 2019
Port Authority’s new contest could put your poems about Pittsburgh onto city buses. Here’s how to enter.
The goal? To help Pittsburgh "continue to break down barriers, stereotypes and hatred in our communities."
11 Feb 2019
$100 million for a new transit corridor? Bus Rapid Transit Project moves forward
Officials have applied for a $100 million grant from the FTA to complete the project.
18 Sep 2018
New, cleaner buses coming soon thanks to a $3.6 million grant for Allegheny County
Funding from the Federal Transit Administration will help the county replace older buses with new clean diesel models.
13 Jun 2018
Beechview businesses brace for T closure. Here’s how you can help
Beechview businesses are trying to prepare for expected disruptions from the upcoming Port Authority construction project on Broadway Avenue.
23 Feb 2016