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Room2Ride lets you find out how full your bus is before you ride — and more safety measures from Port Authority

You can find out, for example, that the 28X Airport Flyer has an average of 5 riders at 6:37 a.m., at the Liberty Ave. and Wood St. stop — well under the social distancing capacity of 25 riders for a 60-foot bus.

25 Jun 2020

Potomac Station Coffeehouse coming to Dormont

Coffee shop owner Kim Kunkel hopes to attract a steady stream of commuters in Dormont who use the Port Authority's light rail service.

11 Mar 2020

Port Authority gets 59 new “clean diesel” buses equipped with outlets for phone charging

The new buses are part of Port Authority's ongoing program to replace its aging fleet with more efficient models.

30 Oct 2019

The Port Authority aims to improve more than 7,000 bus stops — and make them safer

Everyone has stories about less than desirable bus stops. This new plan aims to create more comfortable, safer places to wait.

22 Jul 2019

Apartments at The Ashby at South Hills Village to offer transit-oriented lifestyle with urban amenities

The Ashby at South Hills Village Station will begin leasing June 1, with occupancy to start in August.

19 May 2017

Port Authority and Comcast strike deal to provide free WiFi at light rail stations

“It's something our riders expect and it shows that we're embracing technology.”

30 Jan 2017

Port Authority’s ridership numbers are good, but just part of a story

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Port Authority isn’t cutting routes or service, but that doesn’t mean they have the capacity to meet the county’s demands.

21 Nov 2014

Port Authority rolls out real-time bus tracking

"The days of standing there not knowing what’s going on with a bus not showing up on time are over."

04 Jun 2014

ULI panel opens new discussion on future of public transit

The Port Authority of Allegheny County is hosting an advisory panel this week to get recommendations for the future of local transit.

13 May 2014

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