PITTSBURGH — A New Oakland to Downtown loop will help cut bus riders’ commute in half as Pittsburgh Regional Transit forges ahead with a new $250 million project.
The project is designed to help connect Oakland and parts of Uptown and Downtown Pittsburgh, shortening the daily commute for residents of the city.
The Bus Rapid Transit project, or BRT, will have dedicated bus-only lanes throughout its service routes, new pedestrian facilities, new shelters, and accessibility ramps.
The project will eventually connect the new loop to several East End communities. The project will use more than $100 million of federal money, $19 million from the American Rescue Plan and $12 million from the city council.
The project is expected to begin next year and is expected to be completed in phases.
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