What needs to be done to improve the region’s public transit? That’s the question Port Authority of Allegheny Countyposed to the public through a survey, and the first round of results are in.
Port Authority CEO Ellen McLean said the results were revealing.
“They want a lot of things, a lot of things that we have in the pipeline right now. They want real-time, they want to be able to know if there's something wrong with their bus (through signage at stations), they want more service, they want the ability to have input which we have been trying to do a lot more of than we did in the past. They want better service. That's what our goal is, to improve the service.”
One renovation in the works is a new GPS system for buses. They will be synchronizes with electronic signs at stations, detailing arrival times and delays.
There's still time to answer the online survey.
Here are some questions and comments from Essential Pittsburgh listeners:
- Brendon from Aliquippa - Wants a park and ride in Robinson?
- Joe from Oakland - Better bus access to the Cultural District
- Frank from Sewickley - Expanded light rail in the North Side of Pittsburgh
- Ross from Blawnox - Commented on ways to reduce fair jumping
- Yvonne from the Hill District - Asked about bus service to the top of the Hill
- David from Pittsburgh - Wanted to know why the Cranberry express was cut.
Listeners voiced their opinions on Port Authority transit though twitter as well:
@PGHtransit @905wesa @esspgh what about room for luggage on the 28x. For those of us going and coming to Robinson
— Heather (@htpape) May 21, 2014
Ellen McLean on @esspgh says we need more park and rides. Why did @PGHtransit close the one in Warrendale?
— Daniel Mason (@D_Mace88) May 21, 2014
@esspgh I think hikers / bikers would like transit stops near the @MontourTrail
— Mark WB3CAI (@marksenk) May 21, 2014
@esspgh @PGHtransit @905wesa 51 Carrick & 51L really need double buses at rush hour. Ridiculously packed. #EPLive
— Jase (@AceMcTasty) May 21, 2014
