PortAuthority.org - Projects and Programs

We are working on several projects and programs aimed at improving public transit in Allegheny County.

Projects

Active Network and Corridor Planning Projects (NEXTransit) Learn more about the first phase of projects now underway to realize the bold vision of the NEXTransit long-range plan. Over the next 25 years, PRT will begin to plan, design, and build out the projects and programs in this plan, reinvesting in our communities and reinventing what transit means to this region.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Bus rapid transit will move thousands of people in dedicated bus lanes through Pittsburgh's Downtown, Uptown, Oakland and East End neighborhoods with three branches that will go to Greenfield, Highland Park and through several Mon Valley communities.
Homestead to McKeesport Transit and Pedestrian Improvements PRT's planning team is refining concepts to bring to the public Late Winter/Early Spring 2023. The concepts will focus on transit access improvements between the Homestead Grays Bridge and the McKeesport Transportation Center that will improve safety, accessibility, operations, and efficiency.
Negley Station Improvement Project Negley Station is the first station in the Station Improvement Program to move to construction.
South Hills Junction Station Improvement Project We are currently planning for the future of South Hills Junction, including identifying station access and design improvements, and exploring opportunities for potential development on the site.
Station Square Station Improvement Project As part of our Station Improvement Program, we are redesigning Station Square Station and looking to enhance customer amenities, increase ridership, and encourage new development in the area.
Dormont Junction Station Improvement Project Through our Station Improvement Program, we are redesigning Dormont Junction Station to provide opportunities for future development at the site, increase transit use, improve station access and create a welcoming station design.
Carnegie Station Improvement Project This Transit-Oriented Communities project will add parking to the Carnegie Park and Ride as well as identify opportunities for future station access improvements and transit-oriented development that will enhance Downtown Carnegie.
Belasco Station Project We will be making Beechview more accessible by converting Belasco, a low-level Red Line stop, into a high-platform station accessible to all patrons.
Mt. Lebanon Tunnel Ventilation Project We will be replacing the ventilation system and controls for the Mt. Lebanon Tunnel.
High Platform Station Improvement Project We will be rehabilitating 18 high platform light rail stations over the next 2 years. Learn more about the phases of construction and rider impacts.
Hamnett Station Area Plan We are gathering community input to create a plan to improve the existing Hamnett Station, located along the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway in Wilkinsburg
Herron Station Area Plan Plans are in the works to improve the existing Heron Station, located along the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway at the intersection of Polish Hill, Lower Lawrenceville, and the Strip District.

Programs

Transit-Oriented Communities Our Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) program advances planning and implementation of transit-oriented development (TOD) and transit access improvements. TOC seeks to advance projects that improve the rider experience, encourage transit use, and support agency operations. This team brings the transit perspective to external land use projects and the land use perspective to internal transit projects.
Bus Stop Consolidation Through our Bus Stop Consolidation Program we are reducing the number of bus stops to improve the quality of our service, all while ensuring rider safety and maintaining access to vital service.
Bus and Rail Shelter Program Through our Bus and Rail Shelter Program, we assess existing shelters throughout our system that are in need of replacement, and work to install brand new shelters. We also work with communities and property owners to identify new locations for shelters to be installed. While the availability of resources, space and property control limitations prevent many bus stops from being a candidate for the program, the ultimate goal is to improve rider amenities where possible.