Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus sits at a light.

PRT takes proposed line redesign to the community

Written By Gavin Petrone, News Editor • November 20, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) riders across the Downtown and Greater Pittsburgh area were invited to discuss the proposed Redesign of bus routes, which is set to be implemented in early 2026.
A sticker in a bus shelter calling for expanding the T.

Expanding the T would cut down on car-centric commotion

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • April 10, 2024
As construction underground in Downtown “T” stations continues due to necessary structural upgrades, does getting the T “back on track” warrant thoughts about its expansion?

U-Pass Program continues to provide free bussing

Written By Hannah Staus, For The Globe • February 21, 2024

In the beginning of the fall semester, Point Park University finally joined the U-Pass program, which allows students to travel for free around the city on buses, the T, and even the Incline. Pittsburgh...

Is bus rapid transit possible amid a driver shortage?

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Opinions Editor • September 21, 2023

In early August, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced significant changes to major bus routes. As posted at bus stops on affected routes, the PRT states that “Starting Sunday, October 1, 2023,...

Students cross Boulevard of the Allies as a bus approaches.

University provides on- ground undergraduate students free bussing with activity fund

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-Elect • September 6, 2023

In a blast email sent on August 26, Director of Student Life Desmond McCoy announced the University’s launch of its free bussing program called U-Pass through Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT).  To...

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