Proposed Service Cuts Announced by PRT

On March 20, 2025, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) announced a plan to cut route service by up to 40% along designated bus and light rail routes throughout the region. Several of the proposed service cuts are set to directly impact stops within QVCOG member communities (see below). If the proposed plan is not revised or delayed, PRT officials state the plan would take effect in February 2026, per an article written by 90.5 WESA (dated 3-20-2025). Per the aforementioned article, PRT faces a $100 million deficit starting on July 1, 2025. To keep their current levels of service, PRT is asking the state for a $117 million increase in their subsidy.

QVCOG Routes Impacted by Cuts

• Route 13 – Bellevue – Major Route Reduction - No service past 11:00 p.m., Increased wait times; 
• Route 14 – Ohio Valley – Route Eliminated; 
• Route 16 – Brighton (crosses into Bellevue and Avalon) - Major Route Reduction No service past 11:00 p.m., increased wait times; and 
• Route 19L – Emsworth Limited – Route Eliminated;

Requested Action: 
Impacted communities are asked to make their voices heard by participating in the public comment period which will run from March 31st through June 18th. The online survey can be accessed here: Interested parties may also call PRT Customer Service at 412-442-2000 and ask to be transferred to the public comment inbox. Please be sure to leave your name, zip code, and a message. Lastly, you may also write to PRT (address below)

Pittsburgh Regional Transit
ATTN: Funding Crisis Pittsburgh Regional Transit
345 Sixth Ave, 3rd floor 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

PRT will be conducting three in person public hearings. A registration form can be accessed here. 

• HEARING #1: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 29 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
• HEARING #2: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 6 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
• HEARING #3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

The input gathered during the public comment period will be shared with state officials to demonstrate the far-reaching impact of potential transit cuts and the urgent need for a sustainable funding solution. Most importantly, interested parties are encouraged to contact their elected state representatives and senators (listed below). 

Regional Legislators
Representative Valerie Gaydos - PA House District 44 (Aleppo, Bell Acres, Edgeworth, Glenfield, Glen Osborne, Haysville, Leet, Leetsdale, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights)
Representative Arvind Venkat - PA House District 30 (Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck)
Representative Emily Kinkead - PA House District 20 (Avalon, Bellevue)
Senator Devlin Robinson - PA Senate District 37 (Aleppo, Bell Acres, Ben Avon Heights, Edgeworth, Glenfield, Glen Osborne, Haysville, Kilbuck, Leet, Leetsdale, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights)
Senator Wayne Fontana - PA Senate District 42 (Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Emsworth)