Proposed Service Cuts - Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Description
On March 20, 2025, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced a plan to cut route service by up to 40% along designated bus and light rail routes throughout the region. Several of the proposed service cuts are set to directly impact stops within Avalon and neighboring communities. If the proposed plan is not revised or delayed, PRT officials state the plan would take effect in February 2026. PRT faces a $100 million deficit starting on July 1, 2025. To keep their current levels of service, PRT is asking the state for a $117 million increase in their subsidy.
Local Routes Impacted by Cuts
• Route 13 – Bellevue – Major Route Reduction - No service past 11:00 pm and increased wait times
• Route 14 – Ohio Valley – Route Eliminated
• Route 16 – Brighton (crosses into Bellevue and Avalon) - Major Route Reduction. No service past 11:00 p.m., increased wait times
• Route 19L – Emsworth Limited – Route Eliminated
Impacted communities are asked to make their voices heard by participating in the public comment period which will run from March 31st through June 18th. The online survey can be accessed at https://www.rideprt.org/2025-funding-crisis/make-your-voice-heard/. Interested parties may also call PRT Customer Service at 412-442-2000 and ask to be transferred to the public comment inbox. Please be sure to leave your name, zip code, and a message. Lastly, you may also write to PRT (address below)
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
ATTN: Funding Crisis Pittsburgh Regional Transit
345 Sixth Ave, 3rd floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
PRT will be conducting three in person public hearings. Community members can sign up to speak at one of the hearings here: https://linktr.ee/PRTpublichearings.
• HEARING #1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 29 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
• HEARING #2: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 6 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
• HEARING #3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The input gathered during the public comment period will be shared with state officials to demonstrate the far-reaching impact of potential transit cuts and the urgent need for a sustainable funding solution. Most importantly, interested parties are encouraged to contact their elected state representatives and senators (listed below).
Avalon Legislators
Representative Emily Kinkead - PA House District 20 (Avalon, Bellevue)
658 Lincoln Avenue
Bellevue, PA 15202-3420
(412) 321-5523
Senator Wayne Fontana - PA Senate District 42 (Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Emsworth)
1039 Brookline Boulevard
Suite 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15226-2106
(412) 344-2551
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