Pittsburgh Regional Transit invites the community to participate in one online and two in-person public meetings to learn more about Phase II of the University Line Bus Rapid Transit project. These meetings will provide an overview of the project, including construction timelines and improvements, as well as an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
Phase II Highlights
The second phase focuses on the Fifth and Forbes Avenue corridors in Uptown and Oakland, with construction slated to begin in January 2025.
Key features of Phase II include:
Dedicated Bus Lanes: Six miles of bus-only lanes (three miles in each direction).
Enhanced Transit Stations: 18 new stations with modern amenities such as fare vending machines, real-time bus arrival displays, seating, lighting, security cameras, and emergency phones.
Improved Infrastructure: Two miles of protected bike lanes, new sidewalks, accessible ramps, curbs, trees, and upgraded street lighting.
Traffic Signal Modernization: 39 intersections will be equipped with ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian countdown signals, accessible push-button activators, and traffic signal priority for buses.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
Meeting Details
Community members are encouraged to attend one of the following sessions:
Online Meeting
Please fill in your name and email address here: Phase II Construction Meetings and you will receive an email containing the link to the Tuesday, January 7th meeting.
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 225 580 935 347
Passcode: W3WD2MW7
Phone Dial-In: 412-927-0245 (Conference ID: 303 836 588)
In-person meeting at Duquesne University
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Accessible by bus routes: 61A, 61B, 61C, 71B
In-person meeting at the University of Pittsburgh
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, Connolly Ballroom, 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Accessible by bus routes: 54, 58, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 75, 81, 83, 93, P3
Phase I Expected Timeline
Construction on Phase I began in September 2023 in downtown Pittsburgh and is expected to be completed in summer 2025.
Stay informed about project updates by signing up at https://bit.ly/ULine-newshub.