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

How to ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Written By Gavin Petrone, Editor-elect • September 3, 2025
Despite incoming service cuts, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) still has a multitude of routes serving Downtown that are useful for Point Park students getting around Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus sits at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Seventh Street. Many bus routes could be cut next year.

PRT asks for public input on service cuts

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025
As Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) proposed route service cuts and fare increase moves through its board, transit riders – which include students enrolled in the U-Pass program - now have a place to voice those concerns.
Port Authority buses line up along the Sixth Street station.

PRT may slash service, raise fare

Written By Carson Folio, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 26, 2025
If you have a “U-Pass” on your phone to travel on Pittsburgh’s buses, “T” trains and the incline, there’s a chance the pass may become slightly less useful next year–if proposed service cuts go into effect.

Point Park, PRT feud over bus stop changes

Written By Carson Folio, Interim Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2025
The University Center may be getting a bus stop outside the front entrance at Wood Street and Forbes Avenue, serving bus routes that currently serve the bus stop outside Wood Street Commons as well as outside the Tower at PNC Plaza.

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...