Pittsburgh Regional Transit has been designing a new bus line network based on what they’ve heard from current ridership. According to PRT, the proposed draft of a new network improves service, expands connections and prioritizes investments in disadvantaged communities.
Draft Network 1.0 Info: https://engage.rideprt.org/buslineredesign
Proposed changes to local routes
(Information below taken directly from draft of proposed bus line redesign)
“This proposed bus line redesign does more than propose just changes to routes, it shows PRT’s commitment to working with the community to design a network that provides consistent, reliable service.”– PRT |
Equitable changes –
Many of the routes, frequency and service span improvements are intentionally focused on equity neighborhoods within the PRT service area.
According to PRT…
“Fewer Routes, But More Frequent Service
- Fewer routes are proposed, but more routes are operating every 30 minutes or better for all but in the late evenings. There are also more routes operating in the weekday late evenings.
More Equity Communities Have Access to More Frequent Service
- 143,000 residents in neighborhoods identified as having high concentrations of low-income and/or minority residents have access to 30-minute or better service. This is a 32% improvement over existing service.
Buses are More Direct and Easier to Understand
- Routes are more direct, efficient, and reliable in response to changing travel patterns
- New crosstown routes allow regional mobility without first riding downtown to transfer
- New one-seat ride connections from equity areas to work and shopping destinations”
Public engagement for this project phase started on Sept. 30, 2024 and will continue through Jan. 31, 2025. Opportunities to provide feedback are available both locally and online.
Ways to give feedback
LOCALLY
Bus Line Redesign McKees Rocks Pop-Up @ Sto-Rox Fall Festival
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 // 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. // In front of High School on Russellwood Ave.
The Fall Festival is followed by Senior Night Festivities and the season’s final home game for the Vikings.
Info: https://www.srsd.k12.pa.us/events/sto-rox-fall-festival
ONLINE
Online Bus Line Redesign Meeting
Thursday, October, 24, 2024 | 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.