Better Bus Stop Signs for Pittsburgh

I first moved to Squirrel Hill in 2012.  Having grown up in an auto-oriented Connecticut suburb I had never ridden a public transport bus in the United States.  Initially I drove when visiting downtown, driving south on Murray Avenue to get on I-376.  The first time I tried taking the bus I assumed the inbound

How Transit can Support Better Intercity Rail Service for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh may soon be getting additional intercity rail service. The Pennsylvania state rail plan for 2020 includes a second state funded daily train from Pittsburgh to New York city through Harrisburg and Philadelphia starting in 2023. Amtrak is also developing a proposal for additional federally funded rail service in Ohio including additional train service from

Should Pittsburgh allow Shuttle Service in Junction Hollow?

Pittsburgh is planning to make a major capital investment in Junction Hollow and Hazelwood.  The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will be implementing a $28 million infrastructure project to manage stormwater run-off and address chronic flooding in lower Greenfield.  The City would leverage the PWSA work to more cost effectively implement several transportation improvements.