About Us

In 1959, the Pennsylvania Legislature authorized the consolidation of 33 private transit carriers, many of which were in dire financial straits. By combining fare structures and centralizing operations, Port Authority established the first unified transit system in Allegheny County in March 1964.

In June 2022, Port Authority was rebranded to Pittsburgh Regional Transit.

We are governed by an 11-member Board appointed by the Allegheny County Executive, leaders from both parties in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate, and the Governor of Pennsylvania.

Our funding comes from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and the federal government as well as passenger fares and advertising revenue.

Our fleet includes more than 700 buses, 80 light rail vehicles and two inclined planes: the Monongahela Incline and the Duquesne Incline.

We provided more than 62 million rides in 2019, an average of 220,000 rides on weekdays and 50,000 rides on Saturdays and Sundays.

We own and maintain an extensive network of transit properties and facilities throughout Allegheny County, including:

We play an increasingly significant role in economic development efforts and community vitality within Pittsburgh and throughout Allegheny County's communities. As the community relies us to make improvements, we continue to seek ways to improve how we serve riders and the community