Pittsburgh Public Transit
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Public Transit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Duquesne Incline has been providing service to citizens of Pittsburgh since 1877. A funicular railway, the incline moves 800 feet in elevation over a length of 400 feet. The incline is open year-round from 5:30am until 12:45am on Monday through Saturday and 7am until 12:45am on Sundays and Holidays.
The Port Authority of Allegheny County provides Pittsburgh's public transit system. Exact change is required when purchasing a fare. Downtown service is provided. Monthly passes can be purchased online. Transfers are available and are valid for three hours.
Established in 1984, the T provides an alternative to taxis and buses by offering a light rail transit system. Spanning 25 mi (40 km), the LRT has four lines running from the downtown out to South Hills, Allentown, Overlook and Library. The T runs daily from 5am to 1am, with free. 24-hour service between stations in downtown Pittsburgh. Exact change, passes or tickets are required to travel on the transit systems.
Traversing Mount Washington, the Monongahela Incline takes passengers up an elevation of 369 feet over a length of 635 feet. The incline runs from West Carson Street across from Station Square. Hours of operation are from 5:30am until 12:45am on Monday through Saturday and 8:45am until Midnight on Sundays and Holidays.
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