New bus stops coming to Waterfront Shopping Center

HOMESTEAD, Pa. — The Waterfront Shopping Center will soon have some new ways to get around.

On Thursday, the plaza in Homestead announced new bus stops serving stores east of Amity Street.

Stops currently in front of those stores will be relocated alongside Giant Eagle. The new routes will move bus traffic to Waterfront Drive, no longer directly in front of the store.

The pick-up area next to Giant Eagle received new concrete, an ADA-accessible ramp, an upgraded bus shelter, lighting and fresh landscaping.

Waterfront officials say the changes are part of their commitment to improving visitors’ experience.

“Once completed, this project will enhance the safety for guests and employees by eliminating traffic jams that can be caused by multiple buses,” Emily Wittmer, marketing director and assistant general manager at the Waterfront, said.

This comes less than a year after the Waterfront’s owners announced they would remove two bus stops inside the shopping center. Days later, and after public outcry, the owners reversed that decision.

On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato expressed gratitude for parties preserving transit access at the shopping center.

“When transit access at the Waterfront was threatened last year, our priority was making sure workers, shoppers, and residents would continue to have reliable access to one of the region’s most important commercial and employment centers. I’m grateful to Pittsburgh Regional Transit, The Waterfront and our local partners for working together to find a solution that preserves that access. The opening of these new bus stops reflects the commitment we made to the community and the power of collaboration to deliver practical results.”

According to Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the bus stop near Target will become a pick-up-only stop between Giant Eagle and Target starting June 21. The stop in front of Giant Eagle’s pharmacy will relocate to the side of the building. and become drop-off-only.

These routes will serve the new stops:

53-Homestead Park
53L-Homestead Park Limited
57-Hazelwood
59-Mon Valley
61D-Murray Short
64-Lawrenceville-Waterfront

“Throughout this process, our priority has been maintaining convenient access for the riders who rely on public transit to reach The Waterfront,” PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “We appreciate The Waterfront’s willingness to work with us on a solution that keeps transit customers close to the businesses they visit while addressing the property’s operational needs.”

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