Imagine you’re at a Steelers game at Heinz Field, and all 68,400 seats in the stadium are full. Partway through the game, part of the stadium collapses. 8 people are killed, and 578 people are injured. Imagine the level of shock, inquiry and general reaction there would be that this type of accident is unacceptable.
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Consolidating Stops will Speed Up Buses and Improve the Transit System
Who would want their most convenient bus stop eliminated? No one. However, after boarding every stop lengthens the trip for anyone not boarding or getting off. And everyone wants a faster tip. Unfortunately, the goals of stop convenience and bus speed are in conflict. The Port Authority has been working to strike a better balance
Pittsburgh Should Invest in More Bus Shelters
I recently took the bus from downtown to the airport to make a flight. None of the stops for the 28X bus that goes to the airport have shelters downtown. I decided to wait in a coffee shop and use the true time app to get to the stop at the same time as the
The Port Authority should Charge for Parking at its Park and Rides
If the Port Authority started charging to park at its most in-demand park and rides, it would increase transit ridership. This is counter intuitive, because usually charging more for something increases demand. The reason demand would increase is that a majority of the park and ride lots fill to capacity, some very early in the morning
Let’s Pass the Ballot Initiative to Better Fund Pittsburgh’s Parks!
My two year old loves to visit the Bartlett playground. When we arrive he shouts for help to get out of his stroller so he can run to the jungle gym and go down the slides. Unfortunately, not all of Pittsburgh’s 165 city parks are in as good condition as Schenley Park where the Bartlett
Welcome to Connect-PGH
This blog is to discuss transportation, urban planning, and land use issues in the Pittsburgh area. My name is Jonathan Salmans. I have developed an interest in urban and transportation planning, and want to write down and share my thoughts on those topics as they relate to Pittsburgh. My formal background is in engineering and