Pittsburgh Regional Transit

While community organizers would like to see even broader language access, they want to start on the Red Line.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Allegheny County announced a pilot program to offer low-income residents reduced fares to ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit; Republican state lawmakers introduced what they are calling a "parental bill of rights," which legislators in support say give parents more say in what content is taught in schools; and as pawpaw season comes to a close, we learn about how to forage this native fruit.Today’s guests include: Laura Chu Wiens, executive director of Pittsburghers for Public Transit; Justin Sweitzer, senior reporter for City & State PA; and Ryan Utz, professor of environmental science at Chatham University.

Officials announced a pilot project today to see how reduced transit costs could affect county residents.

The transit agency is considering moving the Wilkinsburg bus station and adding a new stop near Brushton Avenue.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced Wednesday that it will accelerate its replacement of diesel vehicles three years from now and only purchase zero-tailpipe emissions buses after 2032. To overhaul its fleet completely, it expects to spend about $1 billion over the next two decades.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Pittsburgh Regional Transit is taking public comment about its bus rapid transit project, the cost of which increased by $61 million; and a look at the legacy of historian David McCullough, who passed away Monday.Today’s guests include: Katharine Kelleman, CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit; and Andrew Masich, president and CEO of the Heinz History Center.

The new scope of the project increases the budget by $61 million and holds off on designated stations in Squirrel Hill, Greenfield and Highland Park.

All light rail service stopped in Pittsburgh Monday morning after the system’s server went offline, according to Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The system came back online shortly after 10:30 a.m., but the transit agency said outbound trips from the North Shore would still be impacted by the server issue.

The agency said the new brand “better reflects the services, values, and location of who we are and what we do every day.”